Agriculture Today
Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. K-State has produced daily, agriculture broadcasts since KSAC radio went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected]. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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1768 - Cattle Market Demand...Ag Lenders
09/16/2024
1768 - Cattle Market Demand...Ag Lenders
Mixed Bag Cattle Market Ag Lenders Conference Out Fishing 00:01:05 – Mixed Bag Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with his cattle market outlook. He discusses the current state of the market, feedlot returns and domestic and export demand. 00:12:05 – Ag Lenders Conference: K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn continues the show with a preview of the upcoming Ag Lenders Conference. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain as he talks with professionals about farm safety and health. 00:23:05 – Out Fishing: Ending today’s show is Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, as he talks about what fishing opportunities people can be taking advantage of this time of year. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1767 - Grain Expectations and Balances...Low Soil Moisture
09/13/2024
1767 - Grain Expectations and Balances...Low Soil Moisture
Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1 Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2 Will We See Rain? 00:01:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today’s show with two segments as they discuss the domestic and international grain markets following the WASDE report. Dan gives an overview of the changes in USDA balance sheets while Guy discusses the movement in the U.S. Dollar. The pair also talks about the markets for wheat, corn and soybeans. 00:12:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2: Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen continue their grain market conversation. 00:23:05 – Will We See Rain?: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather update. He says how the recent weather has reduced soil moisture and if we can be expecting any precipitation looking forward. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1766 - ARC Payments for Wheat...Forage Tests
09/12/2024
1766 - ARC Payments for Wheat...Forage Tests
ARC-County Payments Cool-Season Performance Tests Pests in Yards 00:01:05 – ARC-County Payments: Robin Reid, K-State Extension agricultural economist, starts today's show with reviewing ARC-County payments for wheat and expected payments for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. 00:12:05 – Cool-Season Performance Tests: K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, John Holman, and K-State soil scientist, Augustine Obour, keep today’s show rolling by explaining the 2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests. 00:23:05 – Pests in Yards: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd with information on the three current insect pests: mimosa webworm, fall armyworm and grasshoppers. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1765 - Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers...Armyworms
09/11/2024
1765 - Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers...Armyworms
Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security Armyworms and Fall Armyworms Beef Trade 00:01:05 – Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security: Beginning today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with a discussion on more tax and legal issues involving partnerships, estate planning and social security. 00:12:05 – Armyworms and Fall Armyworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling with information on how much longer people will likely be seeing armyworms and fall armyworms in their fields. 00:23:05 – Beef Trade: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster close out the show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast. This week they discuss imports, exports and consumption of beef around the world. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1764 - Opossums on the Road...Getting Ready to Plant Wheat
09/10/2024
1764 - Opossums on the Road...Getting Ready to Plant Wheat
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Opossums Wheat Planting Dates Biosecurity to Reduce HPAI Transfers 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Opossums: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. This week they focus on opossums and why people are likely seeing more of them on the road. 00:12:05 – Wheat Planting Dates: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, keeps today’s show rolling as he talks through wheat planting dates and what growers need to consider before entering the field to plant 00:23:05 – Biosecurity to Reduce HPAI Transfers: The show wraps up with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages dairy farmers to take biosecurity measures to help prevent the transfer of HPAI from birds, small animals and other sources to the herd. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1763 - What's Happening in the Cattle Market...Beef Stocker Day
09/09/2024
1763 - What's Happening in the Cattle Market...Beef Stocker Day
Cattle Market Outlook 25th Beef Stocker Field Day Livestock Sweepstakes High Individual: Lyle Perrier 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today’s show. He talks about feeder and live cattle prices and how seasonality could impact slaughter. 00:12:05 – 25th Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, moves along the show with a preview of what will be discussed at the 25th K-State Beef Stocker Field Day. 00:23:05 – Livestock Sweepstakes High Individual: Lyle Perrier: Ending today’s show is Greenwood County 4-Her and K-State student Lyle Perrier as he discusses his success in the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes as he earned high overall individual for the second year in a row. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1762 - Grain Market Outlook...Winter Canola Planting
09/06/2024
1762 - Grain Market Outlook...Winter Canola Planting
Grain Market Report Predictions Ready to Plant Winter Canola Quiet Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Report Predictions: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. He discusses the futures market and what yield forecasts are from crop analysts. 00:12:05 – Ready to Plant Winter Canola: Continuing the show is Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, with considerations for canola growers as the planting window for winter canola has started. He explains what conditions are ideal to plant in. 00:23:05 – Quiet Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show with a weather update. He talks about the recently quiet weather week and the warm and dry weather we can be expecting. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1761 - Crop Insurance...Harvest Safety Considerations
09/05/2024
1761 - Crop Insurance...Harvest Safety Considerations
Options for Insuring Crops Hearing and Respiratory Protection Over-Seeding Lawns 00:01:05 – Options for Insuring Crops: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, and Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, kick off today’s show by discussing crop insurance and Title 1 options for wheat growers. 00:12:05 – Hearing and Respiratory Protection: Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, keeps the show rolling by reminding farmers about hearing and respiratory protection during harvest. 00:23:05 – Over-Seeding Lawns: Ending today’s show is Riley County Extension horticulture agent, Gregg Eyestone, covering the steps involved in overseeding cool-season lawns. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1760 - FSA Program Rule Changes...Tillage Options
09/04/2024
1760 - FSA Program Rule Changes...Tillage Options
Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems Changing Goals for a Heifer 00:01:05 – Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program: Beginning the show is Josh Ridder, Kansas FSA farm loan chief, explaining policy changes that are taking place at the Farm Service Agency and how they could impact farmers and ranchers. 00:12:05 – Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems: K-State’s Logan Simon and Augustine Obour continues today’s show as they talk about research that has been done looking into the use of strategic and occasional tillage in different systems. 00:23:05 – Changing Goals for a Heifer: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell wrap up today’s show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast where they conversed about if producers can change their feedlot heifers into heifers for breeding. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1759 - Deer Food Plots...County Cash Rent
09/03/2024
1759 - Deer Food Plots...County Cash Rent
Food Plots for Deer County Cash Rent and Land Values Milk Marketing Orders 00:01:05 – Food Plots for Deer: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, kicks off today’s show by explaining what needs to be done when establishing food plots for deer. He also says what plants he has seen deer prefer from his research. 00:12:05 – County Cash Rent and Land Values: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, keeps the show rolling by reviewing recent land values and county cash rent values from the USDA. 00:23:05 – Milk Marketing Orders: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk with more comments on the proposed changes to all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders that the USDA is currently accepting public comments on. These orders affect pricing for dairy farms and more than 300 dairy processors that produce fluid milk products. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1758 - Domestic and International Grain Market Weather...Tarantulas in Kansas
08/30/2024
1758 - Domestic and International Grain Market Weather...Tarantulas in Kansas
Grain Market Exports Aphids and Tarantulas in Kansas Drought Monitor Improvements 00:01:05 – Grain Market Exports: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, begins the show with a grain market outlook. He explains the current market conditions and how our prices have impacted our exports. 00:12:05 – Aphids and Tarantulas in Kansas: A discussion on aphids and tarantulas in Kansas with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show moving. 00:23:05 – Drought Monitor Improvements: Chip Redmond ends the show with a weather update for Kansas. This K-State meteorologist recognizes the recent hot temperatures and isolated moisture as well as previewing our expected weather. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1757 - 100 Years of Radio at Kansas State University
08/29/2024
1757 - 100 Years of Radio at Kansas State University
Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 1 Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 2 Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 3 00:01:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 1: Today’s show of Agriculture Today takes the time to recognize the legacy of radio at Kansas State University with K-State broadcasting professor emeritus Steve Smethers and Kansas radio broadcaster Ed Klimeck. In the first segment the pair discuss how radio started at K-State and adversity that had to overcome. 00:12:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 2: The conversation with Steve and Ed continues as they finish discussing key events in the history of K-State radio and begin recognizing people during that time. 00:23:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 3: They end today’s show by previewing an event that has been put together to celebrate a century of sound and service of radio from Kansas State University. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1756 - Farmers go to Court...Hay Calculator
08/28/2024
1756 - Farmers go to Court...Hay Calculator
Farming and Property Rights Protected by Kansas Supreme Court Tool for Calculating Hay Inventory Acute Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle 00:01:05 – Farming and Property Rights Protected by Kansas Supreme Court: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off today’s show discussing a court case that involves trespassing, nuisance, right-to-farm and road ditch right-of-way laws and what the court's decision means for farmers. 00:12:05 – Tool for Calculating Hay Inventory: Continuing the show is K-State’s Robin Reid, Jenny Ifft and Kiran Elam talking about the updated hay inventory calculator. They explain the new tools and how they can be utilized. 00:23:05 – Acute Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster with guest Paige Schmidt end today’s show by talking about acute interstitial pneumonia from their recent Cattle Chat podcast. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1755 - Water Bugs...Soil Fertility
08/27/2024
1755 - Water Bugs...Soil Fertility
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates Soil Fertility for Wheat Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discuss invertebrates and what they contribute the environment. 00:12:05 – Soil Fertility for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling by explaining the value of soil fertility and what he recommends for growers who are trying to use minimal amounts. 00:23:05 – Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he talks about recently published numbers by the USDA Economic Research Service on expected prices for raw milk for 2025. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1754 - Cattle Market Recovery...Fall Armyworms and Armyworms
08/26/2024
1754 - Cattle Market Recovery...Fall Armyworms and Armyworms
Cattle Market Fundamentals Armyworms and Fall Armyworms in Kansas Handling Cereal Rye 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Fundamentals: The show begins with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University with a cattle market update. He discusses the stock market shock and how the fundamentals of the cattle market are holding strong. 00:12:05 – Armyworms and Fall Armyworms in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, continues today’s show as he talks about armyworms and fall armyworms and the current concerning questions he is getting from producers. 00:23:05 – Handling Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, ends the show with reminders about handling and control for producers who are using cereal rye on their operation. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1753 - Grain Market Outlook...Irrigation Technology Impacts
08/23/2024
1753 - Grain Market Outlook...Irrigation Technology Impacts
Anticipation in the Grain Market Irrigation Technology Adoption Drought Degradation and Improvement 00:01:05 – Anticipation in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with a grain market outlook. Dan mentions reports that will be coming out soon and how he sees old crop sales. 00:12:05 – Irrigation Technology Adoption: Continuing the show is Micah Cameron-Harp, K-State post-doctoral fellow in agricultural economics, discussing research that evaluated how technology adoption for irrigation impacted water use in the past 20 years. 00:23:05 – Drought Degradation and Improvement: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show as he talks about the range in temperatures Kansas has seen and also forecasts what September could bring. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1752 - Risks in the Long-term...Conference for Landowners in Kansas
08/22/2024
1752 - Risks in the Long-term...Conference for Landowners in Kansas
Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers Kansas Landowner Conference Understanding Composting 00:01:05 – Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers: Beginning today’s show is Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, to talk about long-term strategic risk in operations and what can help prepare managers to withstand unplanned concerns. 00:12:05 – Kansas Landowner Conference: K-State’s Ashlee Westerhold and Robin Reid keep the show rolling as they converse about the upcoming Kansas Landowner conference. They preview the topics that will be discussed and how this year’s program differs. 00:23:05 – Understanding Composting: Ending the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she discusses the science behind composting and how to start your own compost pile. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1751 - Update Records with FSA...Methane Reduction in U.S. Feedlots
08/21/2024
1751 - Update Records with FSA...Methane Reduction in U.S. Feedlots
Reporting Changes to FSA Adoption of Methane Reducing Feed Additive in U.S. Feedlots Research Cattle Operation Moving Locations 00:01:05 – Reporting Changes to FSA: Kansas FSA outreach coordinator Candi Ketterel kicks off the show with why producers would need to contact FSA to update their records. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and K-State’s Sharolyn Jackson on the importance of taking care of the brain. 00:12:05 – Adoption of Methane Reducing Feed Additive in U.S. Feedlots Research: Keeping the show rolling is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, and PhD student, Jaime Luke, explaining their study looking into the adoption of a methane reducing feed additive. 00:23:05 – Cattle Operation Moving Locations: Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster wrap up the show with part of an episode of the BCI’s podcast. The host discuss how a producer should approach moving their operation from South Africa to America. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1750 - Liming Fields...Wheat Variety Resources
08/20/2024
1750 - Liming Fields...Wheat Variety Resources
Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production Kansas Wheat Variety Publications More Corn Silage, Less Alfalfa Hay 00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, starts today’s show with reminders about the importance of liming fields especially for wheat and alfalfa. 00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Variety Publications: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keep the show rolling by discussing the Kansas wheat variety guide and other wheat publications. 00:23:05 – More Corn Silage, Less Alfalfa Hay: With an abundance of corn silage expected, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying producers may be able to increase margins by using more corn silage and less alfalfa hay. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1749 - Cattle Market Recap...Grant for Stripe Rust
08/19/2024
1749 - Cattle Market Recap...Grant for Stripe Rust
Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price Wheat Stripe Rust Research Frogs Around Kansas 00:01:05 – Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center’s director Tyler Cozzens begins today’s show. Tyler gives a market recap and talks about the consumer price index and retail meat prices. 00:12:05 – Wheat Stripe Rust Research: Continuing the show is K-State wheat disease specialist, Erick DeWolf, explaining a recent grant he received to research heat tolerant strains of wheat stripe rust. 00:23:05 – Frogs Around Kansas: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps up the show by discussing how many species of frogs are in Kansas and how they interact with ponds. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1748 - Low Grain Market Prices...Field Days in Western Kansas
08/16/2024
1748 - Low Grain Market Prices...Field Days in Western Kansas
Grain Market Discussion Western Kansas Field Days Cool Temps and Wet Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Discussion: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps what was discussed at the Risk and Profit conference and why markets are described as comfortable. 00:12:05 – Western Kansas Field Days: Head of Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, Brian Olson, continues the show for today as he previews the upcoming topics at the field days in western Kansas. 00:23:05 – Cool Temps and Wet Weather: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. He explains why we have seen moisture in Kansas and what we can expect in the forecast. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1747 - Wheat Performance Tests...Cicada Killers
08/15/2024
1747 - Wheat Performance Tests...Cicada Killers
Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1 Wheat Performance Tests, Part 2 Cicada Killer Nests 00:01:05 – Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1: K-State crop performance test coordinator, Jane Lingenfelser, starts today’s show with two segments to review the 2024 wheat performance tests in Kansas. In the first segment she discusses how the growing season faired for weather, disease and insects. 00:12:05 – Wheat Performance Tests, Part 2: Jane’s second segment focuses on the varieties and how they yielded at various locations across Kansas. 00:23:05 – Cicada Killer Nests: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd as he talks about cicada killers, which can build nests in lawn and garden areas. He also has an update on the fall armyworm and green June beetles. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1746 - Self-Defense in Agriculture...Protein Supplementation
08/14/2024
1746 - Self-Defense in Agriculture...Protein Supplementation
Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets Protein Supplementation for Cattle Yogurt Health Claim 00:01:05 – Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by mentioning legal scenarios that agriculture producers could encounter when it comes to protecting themselves and their livestock. 00:12:05 – Protein Supplementation for Cattle: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, keeps the show rolling as he explains why cattle producers may want to use protein supplementation for their livestock. 00:23:05 – Yogurt Health Claim: Today’s show wraps up with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster discuss a new health claim found on yogurt relating to type II diabetes and the implication of this for other animal-based food products. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1745 - Bats in Buildings...Opinions on Sheep and Goat Meat
08/13/2024
1745 - Bats in Buildings...Opinions on Sheep and Goat Meat
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas Sheep and Goat Meat Product Preferences Economics at the Dairy 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins the show for today. The pair talk about bats in Kansas, how to exclude them and the concerns they carry. 00:12:05 – Sheep and Goat Meat Product Preferences: Continuing the show is K-State assistant professors, Nellie Hill-Sullins and Logan Britton, discussing what preferences Kansans have when it comes to sheep and goat meat. 00:23:05 – Economics at the Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show as he says the margin level on the dairy is often measured by milk-to-feed ratios – which have been a challenge for the past few years. He takes a look at the current economics impacting the industry. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1744 - Updates in the Cattle Market...Herbicides for Wheat
08/12/2024
1744 - Updates in the Cattle Market...Herbicides for Wheat
Cattle Market Sentiment Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat Faces in Agriculture: Craig Berning 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Sentiment: Today’s show starts with a cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis. He discusses the impacts on the market and how producers, consumers and economists are feeling. 00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling with reminders about pre-emergence herbicides in wheat. 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Craig Berning: Craig Berning from Wichita County ends today’s show on another segment of Faces in Agriculture. Craig explains his involvement in agriculture and what he is seeing for the industry as he looks forward. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1743 - Grain Market Trends...Culling and Feeding Cows
08/09/2024
1743 - Grain Market Trends...Culling and Feeding Cows
Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends Feeding Cattle in Heat and Culling Cows Moisture in Kansas 00:01:05 – Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses an upcoming report and where the markets are currently looking. 00:12:05 – Feeding Cattle in Heat and Culling Cows: Continuing the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson as these experts talk about why, what and when you feed cattle should change during heat and what criteria cattle producers may want to evaluate if looking at culling cows. Email BCI at 00:23:05 – Moisture in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today’s show by explaining why Kansas has been receiving recent moisture and what we can expect for the next week. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1742 - Statewide...Nitrate Toxicity Worries
08/08/2024
1742 - Statewide...Nitrate Toxicity Worries
Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture Concern About High Nitrate in Forages Planting a Fall Salad Garden 00:01:05 – Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, begins the show with a review of his recent Statewide newsletter. He also provides and update on what’s happening on K-State’s Manhattan campus. 00:12:05 – Concern About High Nitrate in Forages: K-State beef specialist, Sandy Johnson, and K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, John Holman, keep the show rolling with reminders about the concern of high nitrate levels in forages and how they could be toxic for livestock. 00:23:05 – Planting a Fall Salad Garden: Ending today’s show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she offers tips for establishing a salad garden this fall. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1741 - FSA's ELAP Programs for Drought...EHD in Cattle
08/07/2024
1741 - FSA's ELAP Programs for Drought...EHD in Cattle
FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1 Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease How to Body Condition Score Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1: Starting today’s show is Diane Barrett, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist, with information on programs that are available to producers dealing with drought and H5N1. 00:12:05 – Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, keeps the show rolling by discussing epizootic hemorrhagic disease and how it could impact cattle and what producers should do. 00:23:05 – How to Body Condition Score Cattle: K-State’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster conclude the show with another segment of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast by explaining how to body condition score cattle. The experts share physical indicators, how the system works and more information about this practice. Email BCI at Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1740 - Kansas Moth and Beetle Pests...A Look at the History of Land Values
08/06/2024
1740 - Kansas Moth and Beetle Pests...A Look at the History of Land Values
Sunflower Head Moth 25 Years of Kansas and Nebraska Land Values Increasing Pregnancy Detection 00:01:05 – Sunflower Head Moth: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off today’s show by reviewing crop insects he is seeing and hearing more about this year than in recent years. Today he talks about the sunflower head moth and green June beetle. 00:12:05 – 25 Years of Kansas and Nebraska Land Values: Master’s student at K-State and Nebraska Extension educator, Anastasia Meyer, continues the show as she shares key points from her thesis that researched 25 years of land value changes in Kansas and Nebraska. 00:23:05 – Increasing Pregnancy Detection: Ending the show for today is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses “best practices” for increasing the rate of pregnancy detection in the dairy herd between now and the beginning of fall. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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1739 - Cattle Market Outlook...Crop Predictions
08/05/2024
1739 - Cattle Market Outlook...Crop Predictions
Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle Crop Condition Reports Wildlife Habitat Education Program 00:01:05 – Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz starts today's show. Lee talks about the current market as well as reports on land values and cash rent and why a producer might want to adopt a blackjack strategy for feeding cattle 00:12:05 – Crop Condition Reports: K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, keeps the show rolling by discussing the reports he puts together on crop conditions and soil conditions in Kansas. 00:23:05 – Wildlife Habitat Education Program: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show with information about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program. He explains what the program is and what youth can learn and how they can compete. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to . Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
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