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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the wellbeing of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2291 - Cattle Numbers...Project for Wheat Conservation
10/19/2026
2291 - Cattle Numbers...Project for Wheat Conservation
Cattle Market Prices and Slaughter Numbers Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 1 Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Prices and Slaughter Numbers: A discussion on the cattle market from University of Missouri-Columbia livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show. He covers what is happening in feeder cattle, value of gain, live cattle and slaughter. 00:12:05 – Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 1: The show continues with K-State's Romulo Lollato, Jessy Wilkes and Ted Hinton as the group explains a project they are a part of that is working on adoption of conservation practices for wheat producers in Kansas. They chat about how they are working to help growers and how growers can learn more information. 00:23:05 – Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 2: Romulo, Jessy and Ted end the show by wrapping up their conversation with opportunities within the project. - Romulo - Jessy - Ted 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2290 - Corn has Biggest Story After Reports...Are Blister Beetles Still in Alfalfa?
10/16/2026
2290 - Corn has Biggest Story After Reports...Are Blister Beetles Still in Alfalfa?
Up and Down in the Grain Market Cold Weather Influence on Insects Normal October Weather Pattern 00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing how the markets reacted to last week's WASDE reports and what grain commodity saw the most change. He also highlights what he sees looking forward. 00:12:05 – Cold Weather Influence on Insects: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he explains what cold weather does to insects, if blister beetles are likely to still be in alfalfa cuttings and if we will keep seeing armyworms. 00:23:05 – Normal October Weather Pattern: Concluding the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, talking about what is normal weather for October in Kansas and what is impacting the current weather pattern the most. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2289 - Recognizing Cooperatives for Kansas...Safety for Wildlife Harvest
10/15/2026
2289 - Recognizing Cooperatives for Kansas...Safety for Wildlife Harvest
Cooperative Resources in Kansas Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest Home Landscape Weed Control 00:01:05 – Cooperative Resources in Kansas: Today's show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, and Russell Plaschka, president and CEO of the Kansas Cooperative Council, as the pair discuss their involvement in cooperatives in Kansas for Cooperative Month. They explain the landscape and how they see things moving forward. 00:12:05 – Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest: Brian and Russell wrap up their conversation in the second segment, chatting about how people can find more information. We are then joined by Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a few reminders when it comes to hunting season. 00:23:05 – Home Landscape Weed Control: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying fall is the best time for weed control in the home landscape. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2288 - Producer Payments and Learning...Why to Test Soil and Apply Fertilization in the Fall
10/14/2026
2288 - Producer Payments and Learning...Why to Test Soil and Apply Fertilization in the Fall
ARC and PLC Payments for Producers Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training 00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Payments for Producers: David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, starts the show as he highlights what payments have been for ARC and PLC and what learning he has done to better serve Kansas producers. 00:12:05 – Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall: Keeping the show rolling is K-State sustainable cropping systems agronomist, Cristie Preston, discussing fall soil testing and fertilization. She says what she finds most important for producers to get a return on their investment. 00:23:05 – Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training: K-State beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, wraps the show with information about livestock emergency response plan training and why it is important for Kansas emergency responders. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2287 - Getting Control of Weeds this Fall...Feedlot Specialist Joins K-State
10/13/2026
2287 - Getting Control of Weeds this Fall...Feedlot Specialist Joins K-State
Fall Weed Control with Herbicides New K-State Feedlot Specialist 2026 World Dairy Expo 00:01:05 – Fall Weed Control with Herbicides: Beginning today's show is K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, as she explains fall herbicide applications and what needs to be specifically paid attention to for marestail in fields. 00:12:05 – New K-State Feedlot Specialist: Rebecca McDermott, K-State Extension feedlot specialist, continues the show by introducing herself to Kansas producers and sharing what she hopes to develop and learn about from Kansans and students. 00:23:05 – 2026 World Dairy Expo: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show discussing what he saw at the World Dairy Expo and what impressed him when it comes to the latest technology for milk line sensors and robotic batch milking. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2286 - Beef and Dairy Cow Slaughter...Rural Development Goals
10/12/2026
2286 - Beef and Dairy Cow Slaughter...Rural Development Goals
Beef Slaughter and Trade USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Too Many Leaves in Ponds 00:01:05 – Beef Slaughter and Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show discussing beef and dairy slaughter as well as beef imports and exports. 00:12:05 – USDA Rural Development Undersecretary: The show continues with Glen Smith, USDA undersecretary for rural development, as he highlights what he sees for rural development in Kansas and what he hopes to continue to provide to rural communities. 00:23:05 – Too Many Leaves in Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, concludes today's show explaining how too many leaves in ponds or waterways can create issues for ponds and communities. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2285 - New and Old Grain Market Trends...How Beef Checkoff Works
10/09/2026
2285 - New and Old Grain Market Trends...How Beef Checkoff Works
Continued Grain Market Expectations Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff From Wet Conditions to Drying Out 00:01:05 – Continued Grain Market Expectations: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he explains continued trends in the grain market and what calculated pre-report expectations are for the upcoming USDA reports. 00:12:05 – Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State's Jenny Ifft and Kansas Beef Council's Scott Stebner and Randall Debler as they chat with each other about Beef Checkoff and how it works for producers and the public. - Apple Podcast 00:23:05 – From Wet Conditions to Drying Out: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show as he discusses rain totals from last week and what is influencing next week's weather pattern for Kansans. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2284 - Nutrition for Longevity...Focus on Feedlots' Feed Conversions
10/08/2026
2284 - Nutrition for Longevity...Focus on Feedlots' Feed Conversions
Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes 00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou: Beginning the show is the 2026 Gardiner Lecture speaker, Yanni Papanikolaou, as he explains his work in nutrition and what he finds as the most important things for people to incorporate into their diet. - Lecture 00:12:05 – Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots: After finishing the conversation with Yanni, we are joined by K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, to continue the show. He discusses the recent Focus on Feedlots and the impact weather has had on feedlot cattle. 00:23:05 – Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show saying what common overwintering nuisance pests are seeking shelter inside homes and what people can do to protect their home. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2283 - Having Access to Landlocked Property...Residual Pasture Vegetation
10/07/2026
2283 - Having Access to Landlocked Property...Residual Pasture Vegetation
Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot Pasture Conditions and Evaluations Learning About the Workforce 00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot: Today's show begins with K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses recent cases that involve landlocked agricultural property and an FSA county committee ballot. 00:12:05 – Pasture Conditions and Evaluations: K-State's Molly Reichenborn and Keith Harmoney continue the show talking about current pasture conditions and what they recommend producers evaluate in their field to prepare for next season. 00:23:05 – Learning About the Workforce: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they explain how they see the next workforce in the industry and what they have learned. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2282 - Establishing a Pond and Caring for it...Planning Your Legacy
10/06/2026
2282 - Establishing a Pond and Caring for it...Planning Your Legacy
Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment. 00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, continues the show as she highlights when people should start estate planning and what should be considered. 00:23:05 – Foot Baths for Hoof Health: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of foot baths for overall hoof health and the factors that impact its effectiveness. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle
10/05/2026
2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle
Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2 00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management. 00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show as she explains how virtual fencing started and how it has evolved to being available to more species with unique technologies. 00:23:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2: Ending the show is Jaymelynn as she concludes her virtual fencing conversation by sharing reminders of additional factors for producers to consider before making a purchase. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2280 - Stocks Report Impacting WASDE Report Expectations...Harvest Aid for Cotton
10/02/2026
2280 - Stocks Report Impacting WASDE Report Expectations...Harvest Aid for Cotton
Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts: Starting the show is a grain market update from K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he discusses how markets reacted to the grain stocks report and the impact that report could have on the upcoming WASDE report. 00:12:05 – Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show by explaining harvest aid options for cotton growers and what they need to evaluate in their field. 00:23:05 – Rain Across Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show with his weather update where he chats about how much precipitation parts of Kansas received and if it will continue. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2279 - ARC and PLC Decisions to Make...Corn Safety for Children
10/01/2026
2279 - ARC and PLC Decisions to Make...Corn Safety for Children
Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, starts the show as she explains recent announcements involving ARC and PLC and what strategies producers should consider before making decisions. 00:12:05 – Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities?: K-State's program manager of the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program Tawnie Larson keeps the show rolling as she discusses child safety concerns for corn boxes at fall activities. 00:23:05 – Adding a Tree to the Landscape: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, saying that people can still add a tree to their landscape because of the warmer soil temperatures, cooler weather and higher rainfalls. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall
09/30/2026
2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall
FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he chats about announcements that could impact producers and FSA training. 00:12:05 – Late Season Burning: Colin Tobin, K-State assistant professor of range management, continues the show as he explains what late season burning is and why an operation may choose it as a management strategy. 00:23:05 – Research on Retreating Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Katherine Shirley discuss research that looked into if cattle need more time to recover before retreatment. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2277 - Sericea Lespedeza Fall Control...Purpose of Wheat Insecticide Seed Treatments
09/29/2026
2277 - Sericea Lespedeza Fall Control...Purpose of Wheat Insecticide Seed Treatments
Late Season Control Options for Sericea Being Prepared for Wheat Pests Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State? 00:01:05 – Late Season Control Options for Sericea: K-State Extension rangeland management specialist Molly Reichenborn starts today's show as she explains late season control for sericea lespedeza and what options are available. 00:12:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show going as he discusses insecticide seed treatments for wheat and what pests growers should keep an eye out for as wheat gets established. 00:23:05 – Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State?: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk saying Kansas is well positioned to break into the Top 10 as one of the top milk producing states. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2276 - Letting the Cattle Market Work...Preparing Wheat for After Summer Crops
09/28/2026
2276 - Letting the Cattle Market Work...Preparing Wheat for After Summer Crops
Cattle Market Disruptions Wheat After Summer Row Crops Why are Ponds Green? 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Disruptions: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with his cattle market update where he discusses the flat and up market as well as what is causing disruption in the beef chain. 00:12:05 – Wheat After Summer Row Crops: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State agronomist in-charge in Tribune, Lucas Haag, as they explain what growers need to consider for wheat planting after summer row crops. 00:23:05 – Why are Ponds Green?: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, concludes the show by talking about why ponds can turn green at this time of year and what pond owners can do to help their pond. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop
09/25/2026
2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop
Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest Enjoyable Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show as he talks about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat, and what has had the biggest influences on the commodities' size and price. 00:12:05 – Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest: Today's show keeps going with Kansas corn farmers Paige Clawson, Kent Moore and Chad Epler as they discuss how their corn crop performed and what caused the most struggles. 00:23:05 – Enjoyable Kansas Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show highlighting the phenomenal Kansas weather that includes cooler temperatures and moisture for some parts of the state. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2274 - Wheat Planting Across Kansas...This Year's Gardiner Lecture Preview
09/24/2026
2274 - Wheat Planting Across Kansas...This Year's Gardiner Lecture Preview
Being Prepared for Wheat Planting Getting Ready for the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture Adding Color to the Fall Home Landscape 00:01:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Planting: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, starts the show as he reviews soil moisture, planting depth and planting date considerations for this year's wheat growers. 00:12:05 – Getting Ready for the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture: Continuing the show is Mark Gardiner with Gardiner Angus Ranch as he discusses what he hopes attendees learn and think about from this year's Henry C. Gardiner lecture. 00:23:05 – Adding Color to the Fall Home Landscape: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, wraps the show explaining how to choose and plant spring-flowering bulbs to add color and enhance the home landscape 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2273 - Making Sure a Loan, is Actually a Loan...Fall Calving Preparations
09/23/2026
2273 - Making Sure a Loan, is Actually a Loan...Fall Calving Preparations
Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income? Being Ready for Fall Calving Diversification for Cattle Operations 00:01:05 – Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he explains a case that discusses the importance of making sure the parameters of a loan are met so it isn't considered gross income when it isn't meant to. 00:12:05 – Being Ready for Fall Calving: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, keeps today's show are rolling by explaining what fall-calving herds should be preparing and evaluating for the health of the cows and calves. 00:23:05 – Diversification for Cattle Operations: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell as they chat about diversification options for cattle operations. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2272 - Wildlife Program Options for Landowners...Cereal Rye and Other Cover Crops
09/22/2026
2272 - Wildlife Program Options for Landowners...Cereal Rye and Other Cover Crops
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners Cover Crop Reactions to Past Herbicide Use Safety on the Dairy Farm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners: Starting today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they talk about what programs are available for landowners to use to benefit the land and wildlife. 00:12:05 – Cover Crop Reactions to Past Herbicide Use: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, continues the show discussing cover crop options growers have available. She says what they need to pay special attention to, especially when it comes to herbicides. 00:23:05 – Safety on the Dairy Farm: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, wraps up the show explaining four ways producers can assess and improve safety on the dairy farm as September is National Farm Safety and Health Month. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2271 - Cattle Report and the Cattle in the Market...Diesel Prices
09/21/2026
2271 - Cattle Report and the Cattle in the Market...Diesel Prices
Recovery in the Cattle Market High Diesel Price Impacts Pesticide Label Acronyms 00:01:05 – Recovery in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, starts the show as he discusses the recovery in the cattle market, border reopening update and the recent Cattle on Feed report. 00:12:05 – High Diesel Price Impacts: Continuing the show is Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm economist, as he explains the high diesel prices and what has been contributing to the rise. He also says what he sees for the future of diesel. 00:23:05 – Pesticide Label Acronyms: Frannie Miller, K-State pesticide safety and IPM coordinator, ends today's show highlighting common pesticide safety label acronyms for producers to know. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2270 - Mixture of Grain Market Changes and Steadiness...Domestic and International Grain
09/18/2026
2270 - Mixture of Grain Market Changes and Steadiness...Domestic and International Grain
Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat Cooling Down in Kansas 00:01:05 – Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics: Beginning the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they discuss grain market price trends, macroeconomic shifts and corn. 00:12:05 – Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling by talking about the market for grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. They say what continued movement and steadiness they've observed. 00:23:05 – Cooling Down in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show with a weather update where he explains our change from hot and muggy temperatures to cooler temperatures. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2269 - Getting Winter Canola in the Field...Native versus Non-Native Phragmites in Kansas
09/17/2026
2269 - Getting Winter Canola in the Field...Native versus Non-Native Phragmites in Kansas
Preparing for Winter Canola Planting Managing Phragmites in Kansas Cool-Season Lawn Work 00:01:05 – Preparing for Winter Canola Planting: A discussion about winter canola planting and what growers should be preparing or have prepared, begins today's show with K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm. 00:12:05 – Managing Phragmites in Kansas: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, continues the show as she explains native and non-native phragmites in Kansas and how people can control this plant. 00:23:05 – Cool-Season Lawn Work: Ending the show is Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, saying the work done in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and there's more rainfall, is what sets cool-season lawns up for success down the road. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2268 - FSA Learning More About Producers...Leaf Scorch on Trees
09/16/2026
2268 - FSA Learning More About Producers...Leaf Scorch on Trees
FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1 Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2 00:01:05 – FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State: The show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the traveling he and county office employees have been doing to learn more and benefit Kansas producers. 00:12:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1: Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, continues the show as he chats about what could be happening with trees due to the past hot and dry weather. He explains leaf scorch and what people can observe in their trees and how they can help them. 00:23:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2: Shad concludes his conversation to end today's show. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2267 - The Process of Taking Forage Samples...Estimating Cotton Yield from Boll Counts
09/15/2026
2267 - The Process of Taking Forage Samples...Estimating Cotton Yield from Boll Counts
Taking Forage Samples Cotton Lint Yield Estimates Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments 00:01:05 – Taking Forage Samples: Beginning the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he explains the correct way to take forage samples in a field and prepare them for testing. 00:12:05 – Cotton Lint Yield Estimates: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he discusses the current cotton crop conditions and how growers can calculate yield estimates. 00:23:05 – Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk wraps up the show saying how the focus in dairy has been increasing butter fat percentage, but the next step to improving milk payments may be linked to increasing milk protein. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2266 - Feeder Cattle Prices...Checking Grain Sorghum and Soybeans
09/14/2026
2266 - Feeder Cattle Prices...Checking Grain Sorghum and Soybeans
Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock 00:01:05 – Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show as he explains how corn prices have impacted feeder cattle and how beef trade has looked for 2026. 00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon keep the show rolling as they discuss how to estimate grain sorghum yields and they share reminders about the speed of soybean drying. 00:23:05 – Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show talking about what wildlife species could be causing predation issues for owners of young livestock. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2265 - Major Points in the Grain Market...Artificial Intelligence on the Farm
09/11/2026
2265 - Major Points in the Grain Market...Artificial Intelligence on the Farm
New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought? 00:01:05 – New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off the show with a grain market outlook where he reviews the futures and cash prices while taking a look at USDA report expectations and the impact it could have on prices. 00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery: Keeping the show rolling is Jason Brantley, a panelist from the recent Flinchbaugh Forum, as he discusses the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture equipment and what it could look like for producers. 00:23:05 – Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends this week's show as he says where in Kansas saw moisture and if he is forecasting more rain. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2264 - Increased Death Loss in Feedyards...Checking for Sudden Death Syndrome
09/10/2026
2264 - Increased Death Loss in Feedyards...Checking for Sudden Death Syndrome
Marketing More Animals in Feedlots Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans Current Kansas Insect Pests 00:01:05 – Marketing More Animals in Feedlots: Starting today's show is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he recaps the recent Focus on Feedlots data and what changes have been seen for marketings, death loss and feed costs. 00:12:05 – Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: K-State's Eric Adee and Chandler Day continue the show as they explain what soybean growers might want to test their fields for Sudden Death Syndrome and the best way to sample the plants for testing. 00:23:05 – Current Kansas Insect Pests: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show discussing three insect pests that are currently active in Kansas: lace bugs, the mimosa webworm and the fall webworm. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2263 - More Developments to WOTUS...How Medicine Goes from Concept to Livestock
09/09/2026
2263 - More Developments to WOTUS...How Medicine Goes from Concept to Livestock
Agricultural Law and Rule Developments Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1 Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2 00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Rule Developments: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today's show as he explains developments in the waters of the United States and other changes in agriculture. 00:12:05 – Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1: Continuing the show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Cassandra Olds, K-State livestock entomologist, discussing veterinary biologics. They talk about the various types of biologics, and the process products go through to go from being a concept to being available to customers. 00:23:05 – Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2: A.J. and Cassandra end the show and their conversations with reminders of what to read on labels. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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2262 - Fish Kill Causes and Prevention...Conference for Agricultural Lenders
09/08/2026
2262 - Fish Kill Causes and Prevention...Conference for Agricultural Lenders
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference Genetically Engineered New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they explain fish kills and what can cause them. 00:12:05 – U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference: Keeping the show rolling is Flinchbaugh Forum panelist, Greg Ibach, as he explains biosecurity from his perspective. We are also joined by K-State's Rich Llewelyn to preview the Ag Lenders Conference. 00:23:05 – Genetically Engineered New World Screwworm: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk wraps up the show talking about a new genetically engineered, male-only variant of the New World Screwworm fly that may lead to more effective control. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit . K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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