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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2014 - Is a Citizen's Arrest Legal in Kansas?...Seed Treatments
09/10/2025
2014 - Is a Citizen's Arrest Legal in Kansas?...Seed Treatments
New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments Getting the Correct Sample for Testing 00:01:05 – New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, as he covers a couple of topics that include administrative enforcement and citizen arrests. 00:12:05 – Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, moves the show forward discussing insecticide seed treatments and if he sees them as a worthwhile option for growers. 00:23:05 – Getting the Correct Sample for Testing: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Scott Fritz, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they talk about their recent topic of the Bovine Science 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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2013 - Crop Insurance Changes...Considerations for Producers
09/09/2025
2013 - Crop Insurance Changes...Considerations for Producers
Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1 Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2 Managing New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, takes two segments to discuss changes in crop insurance and additional coverage options that producers can take into account. She explains what is different after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what a few of the tradeoffs are for the many considerations. 00:12:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2: The show continues with Jenny Ifft and her talk on crop insurance. 00:23:05 – Managing New World Screwworm: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks into U.S. efforts to control and eradicate New World screwworm which is currently 4000 miles from the U.S./Mexico border and creeping closer 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 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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2012 - Cattle Market Trends Up...Prairie Dog Management
09/08/2025
2012 - Cattle Market Trends Up...Prairie Dog Management
Continued Record High Cattle Market Prairie Dog Control Podworms and Headworms 00:01:05 – Continued Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today's show. He discusses the continued record high market and his concerns and excitement. 00:12:05 – Prairie Dog Control: Keeping the show moving is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, explaining prairie dogs and the issues they create as well as the various methods of control. 00:23:05 – Podworms and Headworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, ends the show sharing about podworms and headworms and the problems they cause for soybean and sorghum growers. 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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2011 - Grain Market Prices...Beef Stocker Field Day Learning
09/05/2025
2011 - Grain Market Prices...Beef Stocker Field Day Learning
Futures Trends in the Grain Market 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Drying Out and Warming Up 00:01:05 – Futures Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He breaks down the trends in the futures market as well as how the Mississippi River could impact harvest. 00:12:05 – 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day: Dale Blasi, K-State Extension beef specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing the K-State Beef Stocker Field Day and what informational presentations they have for attendees. Katie Smith - 785-532-1267 00:23:05 – Drying Out and Warming Up: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather report where he recaps the recent hail and what temperatures and precipitation can be expected. 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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2010 - Helping Control Cereal Rye...2025 Flinchbaugh Forum
09/04/2025
2010 - Helping Control Cereal Rye...2025 Flinchbaugh Forum
Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum Shrubs for the Landscape 00:01:05 – Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders about why it is important to clean harvest and drilling equipment. She also discusses using cereal rye and wheat. 00:12:05 – Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum: Continuing the show is Dana Woodbury, executive director of the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy, as she explains the center and the upcoming 2025 Flinchbaugh Forum. 00:23:05 – Shrubs for the Landscape: Woody Ornamentals Horticulture Extension Specialist and Director of John C. Pair Horticulture Center, Jason Griffin, ends the show highlighting some great shrubs to incorporate into 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 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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2009 - Farm Service Loans and Programs...Pests in Sorghum and Soybeans
09/03/2025
2009 - Farm Service Loans and Programs...Pests in Sorghum and Soybeans
Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests Reducing Cattle Shrink 00:01:05 – Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he takes a look at loans that farmers and ranchers can apply for from the Farm Service Agency and how Kansas producers have used them. 00:12:05 – Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about what pests could be impacting sorghum, soybeans and wheat. He explains how to control various pests and if he is concerned about them. 00:23:05 – Reducing Cattle Shrink: Part of a Cattle Chat podcast episode from the Beef Cattle Institute with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they converse about how cattle producers could potentially reduce shrink. 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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2008 - Pond Management...4-H State Fair Ag Science Projects
09/02/2025
2008 - Pond Management...4-H State Fair Ag Science Projects
Managing Ponds Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects Forage Requirements 00:01:05 – Managing Ponds: We start our week with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode, as K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries/aquatic extension specialist Joe Gerken discuss managing ponds. 00:12:05 – Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Kelsey Nordyke continues the show, as she details agriculture science projects to check out at this years state fair. 00:23:05 – Forage Requirements: Tuesday's show ends with Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist who mentions forage season coming to a close and encourages producers to determine how much forage they'll need moving 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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2007 - Storing Crops and Grain Exports...Knopf Farms Field Day
08/29/2025
2007 - Storing Crops and Grain Exports...Knopf Farms Field Day
Strong Wheat Exports Agronomy Field Day Early Fall 00:01:05 – Strong Wheat Exports: Starting today's show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien who begins the show discussing the futures and cash markets as well as strong wheat exports. 00:12:05 – Agronomy Field Day: K-State agronomy assistant, Nick Detter and PhD student Ceasar Guareschi continue the show as they discuss the upcoming Regenerative Agriculture Field Day at Knopf farms. 00:23:05 – Early Fall: Ending today's show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond who provides insight on the recent moisture across the state and mentions the fall weather might be sticking around.
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2006 - Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025...Canola Season
08/28/2025
2006 - Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025...Canola Season
Updated Wheat Variety Guide Canola Planting Fall Horticulture Considerations 00:01:05 – Updated Wheat Variety Guide: Today's show starts with Kansas State University plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and agronomist Romulo Lollato as they talk about the updated Kansas Wheat Variety Guide. 00:12:05 – Canola Planting: Continuing the show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, who discusses considerations growers should take for the upcoming planting season. 00:23:05 – Fall Horticulture Considerations: K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini rounds out the show discussing planting a fall vegetable garden, dividing irises and peonies and deadheading flowers. 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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2005 - New Savings Account...Drone Use in Late Crop Scouting
08/27/2025
2005 - New Savings Account...Drone Use in Late Crop Scouting
Trump Accounts Drones for Crop Scouting Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring 00:01:05 – Trump Accounts: K-State and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen discusses what young families need to know about Trump accounts and the impact high corn yields may have on producers. 00:12:05 – Drones for Crop Scouting: The show continues with K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi, along with K-State agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, as they explain how drone technology can be a useful tool in the late crop season. 00:23:05 – Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring: We wrap up the show with K-State beef cattle experts, who provide insight on limit-feeding calves and assessing manure to support cattle health. 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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2004 - Irrigation considerations...Armyworms in Crops
08/26/2025
2004 - Irrigation considerations...Armyworms in Crops
Final Irrigation Armyworms Federal Milk Marketing Order Data 00:01:05 – Final Irrigation: K-State agronomists, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan start the show with important considerations and measures for irrigating crops and discuss what impacts improper timing can have on yields. 00:12:05 – Armyworms: Crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth continues the show as he shares recent concerns with armyworms across crops in Kansas. 00:23:05 – Federal Milk Marketing Order Data: We round out today's show with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk who talks about data collected by the Federal Milk Marketing Order which shows the difference between the price farmers are paid for fluid milk and what consumers pay at the store. 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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2003 - USDA Cattle Market Update...Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers
08/25/2025
2003 - USDA Cattle Market Update...Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers
Cattle Market Trends/NASS Report Lambing Publication Euglena 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trends and NASS Report: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd with the Livestock Marketing Information Center kick off today's show with a cattle market update discussing cattle on feed and beef cold storage stocks. 00:12:05 – Lambing Publication: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley continues the show as she discusses preparation for lambing season and the new Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers publication. 00:23:05 – Euglena: Today's show ends with K-State fisheries and aquatics extension specialist Joe Gerken as he addresses red water concerns which may be caused by the organism euglena. 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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2002 - Record Crop Yields...Armyworms Becoming a Concern
08/22/2025
2002 - Record Crop Yields...Armyworms Becoming a Concern
High Yields and Strong Grain Exports Beware of Armyworms Fall Weather Approaching 00:01:05 – High Yields and Strong Grain Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show by discussing the grain market outlook and further details continued strong exports and the international grain market. 00:12:05 – Beware of Armyworms: We continue the show with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth, who addresses concerns about armyworms across crops in Kansas. 00:23:05 – Fall Weather Approaching: The show ends with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond, as he discusses the upcoming moisture and cooler temperatures 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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2001 - Conditions Affecting Wheat...Wheat Variety Trial Results
08/21/2025
2001 - Conditions Affecting Wheat...Wheat Variety Trial Results
Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat Top Performing Wheat Varieties Grass Seed Labelling 00:01:05 – Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat: Today's show starts with Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, as she discusses the wheat tests from the 2024-2025 wheat growing season. In the first segment, she explains the weather, pest and disease conditions. and she continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state. 00:12:05 – Top Performing Wheat Varieties: Jane Lingenfelser continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state. 00:23:05 – Grass Seed Labelling: We end the show with K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses the importance of reading labels on grass seed and paying close attention to the amount of "other crop seed" it contains. 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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2000 - FSA Program Support for Producers...Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
08/20/2025
2000 - FSA Program Support for Producers...Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
Farm Service Agency Conservation Program 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Preconditioning Calves 00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Program: Today's show begins with David Schemm, executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he breaks down what's happening with the conservation and price support program. 00:12:05 – 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: Next, we hear from Lexie Hayes, Kansas youth livestock coordinator, who shares details about the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and the opportunities the event presents for participants. 00:23:05 – Preconditioning Calves: We’ll end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they discuss strategies to capitalize on profitability in a high-price market. 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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1999 - Varying Ecosystems and Burning Benefits...Nutrients for Wheat
08/19/2025
1999 - Varying Ecosystems and Burning Benefits...Nutrients for Wheat
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems Preparing for Wheat Milk Lines: Mike Brouk 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems: We begin today's show with K-State Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken and part of the Fins Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss benefits of burning and managing different types of ecosystems. 00:12:05 – Preparing for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he explains what nutrients wheat growers should test for in their fields to be ready for the next season. 00:23:05 – Milk Lines: Mike Brouk: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show discussing the health risks associated with drinking raw milk and how pasteurization helps protect consumers from the risk of foodborne illnesses. 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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1998 - Opportunity for Beef on Dairy...Kidding Publication
08/18/2025
1998 - Opportunity for Beef on Dairy...Kidding Publication
Cattle Market Outlook Publication on Kidding Goats Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: We begin today's show with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the southern border closure is continuing to drive high prices as well as the opportunity there could be for the growth of beef on dairy. 00:12:05 – Publication on Kidding Goats: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she discusses key considerations from a recent publication for goat producers. 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger: We end today's show with another segment of Faces in Agriculture as we are joined by Chad Basinger involved in agriculture in Reno and Kingman County. He explains his unique entry into agriculture and how he continues to learn. 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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1997 - Corn and Grain Sorghum Markets...Soybean and Wheat Markets
08/15/2025
1997 - Corn and Grain Sorghum Markets...Soybean and Wheat Markets
Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1 Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2 Drying Out in Kansas 00:01:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today's show with a look at the domestic and international grain markets following the crop production and WASDE reports. In the first segment, Daniel and Guy discuss corn, grain sorghum and freight. 00:12:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2: They also keep the show rolling as Daniel and Guy look at soybeans, wheat and the U.S. Dollar. 00:23:05 – Drying Out in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today's show as he explains our expected warming up and drying out and what impact where the high pressure decides to go will have. 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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1996 - Time for Lime Applications...Reducing Input Costs
08/14/2025
1996 - Time for Lime Applications...Reducing Input Costs
Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production Cutting Costs But Not Yield Horticulture Research 00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production : Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, begins the show as he explains the purpose of lime applications and the impact it can have for crops, specifically alfalfa and wheat. 00:12:05 – Cutting Costs But Not Yield: Continuing the show is Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University precision nutrient management Extension specialist, discussing cutting input costs without losing yield. 00:23:05 – Horticulture Research: K-State professor and Extension specialist of ornamental nursery crop production and marketing, Cheryl Boyer, ends the show talking about her work in research, marketing and Extension programming. 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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1995 - Farmers Buying and Selling Off-Patent Seeds...Hay Market Changes
08/13/2025
1995 - Farmers Buying and Selling Off-Patent Seeds...Hay Market Changes
Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds? The Hay Market Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding 00:01:05 – Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds?: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show discussing the parameters of reselling off-patent seeds and it what it takes to do legally. 00:12:05 – The Hay Market: Keeping the show rolling is a partner at Southwest Missouri Hay Auctions, Jordan Garrett, as he talks about the hay market. Also joining us is K-State's Rich Llewelyn as he reminds listeners about the Risk and Profit conference. 00:23:05 – Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding: Brad White, Todd Gunderson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of a Cattle Chat podcast where they explain managing bulls after breeding season. 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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1994 - Bt Cotton and Bollworms...Local Food for Kids
08/12/2025
1994 - Bt Cotton and Bollworms...Local Food for Kids
Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests Farm to Plate Initiative Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds 00:01:05 – Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they discuss bt cotton, bollworms and stinkbugs. 00:12:05 – Farm to Plate Initiative: A conversation about a farm to plate program from the Kansas Department of Education with Barb Depew continues the show as she explains how the program works for students and producers. #fuelingkskids 00:23:05 – Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show providing an update on HPAI in Kansas. We are currently at Stage 4, meaning no herds have tested positive for bird flu under the national milk testing strategy implemented by APHIS. 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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1993 - Meat Demand vs Consumption in the Market...More Streams of Farm Income
08/11/2025
1993 - Meat Demand vs Consumption in the Market...More Streams of Farm Income
Continued Cattle Market Strength Diversifying Farm Income Identifying Wildlife from Pictures 00:01:05 – Continued Cattle Market Strength: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show with a cattle market update as he discusses the current market, meat demand and the impact of macroeconomic topics. 00:12:05 – Diversifying Farm Income: Keeping the show moving is Lettie Nickell a farmer, rancher and entrepreneur from Johnson, Kansas as she explains how she diversified her family farm's income. 00:23:05 – Identifying Wildlife from Pictures: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show sharing what steps wildlife experts go through to identify critters from photos and videos. 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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1992 - Grain Exports Looking Positive...Importance of Mentorship
08/08/2025
1992 - Grain Exports Looking Positive...Importance of Mentorship
Favorable Grain Exports Value of a Mentor Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions 00:01:05 – Favorable Grain Exports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show with a grain market update, reporting good exports and relatively steady futures and cash markets. 00:12:05 – Value of a Mentor: Continuing today's show is Shane Tiffany, CEO and owner of Tiffany Cattle Company, as he discusses the value of a mentor and what key points he learned from his. 00:23:05 – Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions: Rounding out today's show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update, highlighting cooler than normal weather and an outlook on the drought monitor. 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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1991 - Staying Safe with Silage...Respiratory Hazards Around Silage
08/07/2025
1991 - Staying Safe with Silage...Respiratory Hazards Around Silage
Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1 Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2 Pest Damage in the Landscape 00:01:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, with two segments as he talks about respiratory hazards with silage. He explains the concerns, what causes them and what growers need to be watchful of. Mitch also mentions what people need to do if something does happen and a person is unconscious. 00:12:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2: Mitch continues the show and his conversation. 00:23:05 – Pest Damage in the Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show discussing the potential damage Japanese beetle adults, green June beetle adults, mimosa webworms and fall armyworms can cause and whether any control measures should be taken. 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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1990 - FSA Programs and Payments...4-H at the State Fair
08/06/2025
1990 - FSA Programs and Payments...4-H at the State Fair
Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year How Listeriosis Happens 00:01:05 – Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts the show as he mentions farm programs with FSA and what payments producers could be receiving. 00:12:05 – Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year: State 4-H Program leader, Sarah Maass, continues today's show as she talks about the Kansas State Fair and what 4-H projects attendees can see. She also mentions what wraps up this 4-H year and how to prepare for the next year. 00:23:05 – How Listeriosis Happens: Ending the show is Brad White, Todd Gunderson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explain listeriosis in cattle and its causes. 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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1989 - Flooding Concerns and Positives...Field Day in Garden City
08/05/2025
1989 - Flooding Concerns and Positives...Field Day in Garden City
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding Garden City Field Day Plus Pricing Corn Silage 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State kick off today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss flooding. They explain the causes, the issues it can create and what can be a positive. 00:12:05 – Garden City Field Day Plus: Keeping the show rolling is Logan Simon and Renee Tuttle as the pair preview the upcoming Garden City Field Day Plus, what topics they will be talking about and what else attendees can learn. 00:23:05 – Pricing Corn Silage: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show talking about how to determine a fair price for corn silage — for both buyer and seller. 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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1988 - Continuing with Tight Cattle Market...Meetings to Prepare for Wheat Planting
08/04/2025
1988 - Continuing with Tight Cattle Market...Meetings to Prepare for Wheat Planting
Cattle Market Reaction Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings Proposed Dicamba Registration 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reaction: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today’s show. He talks about how the markets reacted to recent reports and how margins are tighter in certain parts of the industry. 00:12:05 – Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show moving as he discusses pre-planting wheat meetings and what topics will be covered. 00:23:05 – Proposed Dicamba Registration: Ending the show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, explaining the proposed decision to approve registration for over-the-top dicamba formulations. 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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1987 - Large Crops Expected for Kansas...Protecting Soybeans from Pests
08/01/2025
1987 - Large Crops Expected for Kansas...Protecting Soybeans from Pests
Why We Have Low Grain Prices Soybean Pests Precipitation Variability Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Why We Have Low Grain Prices: K-State grain economist Daniel O’Brien starts the show with his grain market update. He discusses why we have low grain prices and what it would take to change them. 00:12:05 – Soybean Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today’s show as he explains what soybean pests he is currently keeping an eye on in fields. 00:23:05 – Precipitation Variability Across Kansas: Wrapping up today’s show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather update that highlights the variability across the state and if he expects it to 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 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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1986 - Acclimating Heifers for A.I. Success...Using Drones and Satellites
07/31/2025
1986 - Acclimating Heifers for A.I. Success...Using Drones and Satellites
Improving A.I. Success for Heifers Research with Drones and Satellites Extending the Garden Harvest 00:01:05 – Improving A.I. Success for Heifers: Beginning the show is K-State’s Sandy Johnson and Nicholas Dias as they explain research they have been working on that looks into how acclimation impacts heifers’ breeding success with artificial insemination 00:12:05 – Research with Drones and Satellites: Jaymelynn Farney and Deepak Joshi continue the show as they discuss satellite and drone work, which they are working on, and how it could impact Kansas farmers and ranchers. 620-221-5450 00:23:05 – Extending the Garden Harvest: K-State instructor and horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show saying planting radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard, lettuce and other leafy greens from mid-August to early September can extend the harvest into 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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1985 - Research Tax Credit Changes with the OBBBA...Grain Sorghum Field Days
07/30/2025
1985 - Research Tax Credit Changes with the OBBBA...Grain Sorghum Field Days
Research and Development Tax Changes Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days Breeding Heifers Before Cows 00:01:05 – Research and Development Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen kicks off today’s show as he discusses how the research and development tax credit has changed with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days: Keeping the show rolling is K-State’s Rodrigo Onofre and Kansas Grain Sorghum’s Maddy Meier as they preview the upcoming Sorghum Connection field days and what they will be sharing with growers. 00:23:05 – Breeding Heifers Before Cows: Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explain why they encourage breeding heifers earlier than cows. 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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