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| 1929 - Weak Grain Futures and Cash...Taking Care of Volunteer Corn and Burndown | 09 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Low Grain Prices, Good Exports: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show started with a grain market outlook. He discusses current prices, pre-report estimates and trade.
00:12:05 – Volunteer Corn and Burndown Issues: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps today’s show rolling as she explains the concerns of volunteer corn in soybeans and corn. She also talks about why the grower’s burndown might not be working. Plan Now for Volunteer Corn Control Temperature Influences the Performance of Burndown Herbicide Applications
00:23:05 – Rain, But No Severe Weather: A weather update from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with his weather recap and forecast. Chip says if we can expect severe weather in the coming week.
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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 | |||
| 1928 - Crop Pests Update...Livestock Theft | 08 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, starts the show as he discusses the pests that he is currently getting questions about, the alfalfa weevil and wheat curl mite.
00:12:05 – Protecting Livestock from Thieves: Scarlett Madinger, vice president of communications at the Kansas Livestock Association, continues today’s show with how to prevent livestock theft and report it. She shares tips for protecting livestock and where to find help following a suspected crime.
00:23:05 – Keeping Trees Healthy: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulturist Cynthia Domenghini with more information on tree care as she covers mulching around young trees and providing enough water to keep trees healthy this spring and summer.
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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 | |||
| 1927 - Encroached on Federal Land...Angus Australia Scholarship Recipient at K-State | 07 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Land Dispute with the U.S. Forest Service: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a case that helps bring to light boundary line concerns between U.S. Forest Service land and private property. Resolving Land Disputes with the U.S. Forest Service
00:12:05 – Australian Student Visiting K-State: Continuing the show is Charlotte Nugent from New South Wales, Australia as she recaps her time in Kansas and at K-State as part of a program with Angus Australia.
00:23:05 – Calving Scorecard: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson along with K-State’s Jason Warner ends today’s show by talking about what to have on your calving scorecard and using it to evaluate the success on the season. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1926 - Fusarium Head Blight...Cattle on Pasture During Breeding | 06 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – 2025 Wheat Disease Update: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, kicks off today’s show with a wheat disease update. She talks about fusarium head blight, leaf spotting and stripe rust. Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Rating for Wheat Wheat Disease Update - eUpdate
00:12:05 – Considerations for Breeding Cattle That Are Out on Pasture: Continuing today’s show is Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, to discuss producers making sure there is enough pasture for cattle to have adequate food.
00:23:05 – Getting Forage Secured: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining some of the options available to dairy farmers for securing forage in the months ahead.
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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 | |||
| 1925 - Cattle Market and Economy Update...Cotton Planting Preparation | 05 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Fed Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is a cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis. His conversation covers an in-depth look into the fed cattle market as well as a discussion on feeder cattle, trade and the economy. UNL - Center for Ag Profitability The Steer-Heifer Price Difference
00:12:05 – Readying for Cotton Planting: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they talk about getting cotton fields ready for planting and things to watch. Early Weed Control is Crucial for Cotton Success in Kansas Planting Cotton in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Seed Quality are Key
00:23:05 – Plants in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken ends the show as he explains plants being in ponds and whether they are a good or bad thing.
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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 | |||
| 1924 - Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports...Staying Safe During a Tornado | 02 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Opportunities from Low Grain Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He discusses current prices and how they are impacting exports.
00:12:05 – Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 1: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond continues today’s show by providing a recap of the recent Kansas weather while also reminding listeners about safety concerns during severe weather.
00:23:05 – Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 2: Chip continues his conversation to end the show as he shares his recommendations for getting alerted about severe weather and if he sees any in the weather forecast.
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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 | |||
| 1923 - Equipment and Passenger Vehicles Incidents...Vet Med Alumni Fellow | 01 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Agricultural Equipment Incidents on Roadways: Kicking off today’s show is Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, as he shares details about roadway incidents between agricultural equipment and passenger vehicles.
00:12:05 – 2025 Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow: Dr. Ron Marler: The 2025 Alumni Fellow for K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Ron Marler, continues the show as he talks about his history in the industry and what he has learned as he advanced. K-State Vet Med 2025 Alumni Fellow
00:23:05 – Evaluating Trees After a Storm: K-State Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show discussing evaluating storm-damaged trees and removing tree suckers.
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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 | |||
| 1922 - FSA Specifics and Grain Trade...Concentrated Animal Regulations | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Comments from IGP Course Attendees: Allison Womack, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, starts the show with reminders about program deadlines and specifics. We are also joined by Brooks Nagel and Chloe Smith, who were at K-State's IGP Institute, to hear their perspective on the grain market.
00:12:05 – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: K-State Extension livestock specialist Joel DeRouchey continues the show by sharing information on concentrated animal feeding operations, their environmental footprint, and the regulations under which they raise livestock.
00:23:05 – Turning Cattle Out on Grass: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster with Jason Warner discussing turning cattle out on grass. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1921 - Bobwhite Quail Population Impacts...Protecting Trees and Property | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bobwhite Quail: Part of an episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. Drew and Joe discuss bobwhite quail and how predators can impact their population.
00:12:05 – Preparing Trees for Severe Weather: Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, continues the show by explaining why people should check their trees before spring weather in Kansas. He says what his recommendations are and what people should watch for.
00:23:05 – Requirements Before Showing Livestock: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he makes listeners aware of requirements that might be present for showing their animals. Mike notes the primary concern is making sure the animals are disease-free.
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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 | |||
| 1920 - Positive Feedlot Returns...Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Positive Cattle Market: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor starts off today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses the market while also touching on feedlot returns, domestic demand and export demand.
00:12:05 – 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 1: Keeping the show rolling is the 2025 Alumni Fellow from the College of Agriculture, Renée McReynolds Laird. Renée talks about how her career has changed through the years and what helped her move forward. She also explains what it was like to leave the farm, but still regularly return home.
00:23:05 – 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 2: Renée continues the show and conversation as she discusses the value of mental health in agriculture.
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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 | |||
| 1919 - Waiting on the Weather for the Grain Market...Diesel Outlook | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Where the Grain Market is Right Now: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, jumpstarts the show with a grain market outlook. Dan says where the market currently is and what he is keeping an eye on.
00:12:05 – Diesel Fuel Price Expectations: Continuing the show is K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, reviewing his recent publication that looks into diesel prices for 2025. He states the biggest contributors to price changes. We are also joined by Andres Garcia as he shares about his work in the grain market. Diesel Fuel Price Outlook for 2025
00:23:05 – June Weather Pattern in April: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show with his weather forecast explaining how our current weather pattern is similar to what usually happens in June and whether that is good or bad.
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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 | |||
| 1918 - Farm Security...Easter Lilies | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is a conversation about protecting agricultural operations and working to keep them safe. Detective with the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Robby Chandler, shares his farm security recommendations for farmers and ranchers in two segments.
00:12:05 – Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 2: Robby discusses tips for keeping property and equipment safe, but also what people should do if their assets do unfortunately get stolen. He also says what allows things to have a better chance of being recovered.
00:23:05 – Adding Easter Lilies to the Landscape: K-State instructor and Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show explaining the process for moving Easter lilies into the home landscape.
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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 | |||
| 1917 - Using a 401(k) as Start-up Capital...Is There Stripe Rust in Kansas? | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Can Retirement Accounts be Used for Farming and Ranching?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show discussing using an IRA for farmland, using a 401(k) retirement account for startup capital and gifting property that still has debt. Estate and Transition Planning Potpourri
00:12:05 – Stripe Rust and Other Wheat Diseases: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre as she explains if wheat growers need to be concerned about stripe rust. She also touches on other diseases wheat growers could see.
00:23:05 – Cattle Prolapses: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers end the show as they share thoughts on prolapses in cattle. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1916 - New Method to Estimating Crop Yields...Fertilizer Deductions | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Crop Yield Potential Estimates: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show as he explains research he was a part of that worked on a new method for estimating crop yield potentials and gaps. 785-532-0397
00:12:05 – KFMA: Residual Fertilizer Deductions: The Kansas Farm Management Association’s Chelsea Plummer and Mark Dikeman continue the show as they talk with Kristine Tidgren from Iowa State University about deducting residual fertilizer on their recent KFMA podcast.
00:23:05 – Warmer Weather Impacts Milk Production: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses new data from the Federal Milk Marketing order and how warmer weather over the next 90-120 days could impact milk production.
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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 | |||
| 1915 - Are Heifers Being Retained?...Diseases in Corn and Soybeans | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Recent Cattle on Feed Report: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle and beef market update. He shares information from the Cattle on Feed report and a sign of heifer retention.
00:12:05 – Tar Spot, Corn Stunt and Sudden Death Syndrome: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre continues the show as he reminds growers of corn diseases and a soybean disease that their crops are susceptible to in the growing season.
00:23:05 – Leave Wildlife Alone: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, wraps the show with why it is important to leave wildlife wild. He explains a few different safety reasons for wildlife and humans.
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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 | |||
| 1914 - What's Causing Grain Market Uncertainty?...Soybean Herbicide Recipe | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan covers futures and cash and how weather uncertainty is impacting the market.
00:12:05 – Soybean Herbicides and Henbit: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling for today as she talks about the recipe for pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans and henbit, the purple weed growers might be seeing in their fields. Pre-emergence Herbicides for Soybeans
00:23:05 – Too Much or Too Little Rain in Kansas?: Concluding the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he explains how parts of Kansas might see too much rain in the next week.
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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 | |||
| Bonus - Breaking Down and Explaining Tariffs | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:24:54 | |
Tariffs - On this bonus episode of Agriculture Today, listeners will hear the full conversation about tariffs from K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Nelson Villoria. The conversation ranges from explaining what a tariff is to discussing the impact of past tariffs. | |||
| 1913 - Tariffs 101...Historical Impact of Tariffs | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is Nelson Villoria, K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, with two segments discussing tariffs. He explains how tariffs work, who pays for the tariff, retaliatory tariffs, and how, historically, tariffs have impacted agriculture and consumers.
00:12:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 2: Nelson continues to build on his conversation about tariffs in the second segment.
00:23:05 – Spring Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show with an update on early spring insect pests, including clover mites and ants.
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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 | |||
| 1912 - FSA Programs for Farmers...Plant Genetic Researcher | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Payments from FSA Programs: Kickstarting today’s show is Josh Ridder, acting state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he talks about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program and approved farm loans.
00:12:05 – Elmer G. Heyne Lecture: Jianming Yu: The 38th Annual Elmer G. Heyne lecturer Jianming Yu from Iowa State University keeps the show moving as he discusses the genetic and statistic research he has done on multiple crops.
00:23:05 – Do Cattle Producers Also Have Crops?: Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast to converse about how operations may have changed over the years. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1911 - What Do You Know About Percids?...Making Sure Irrigation Systems are Ready | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:28:08 | |
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Percids: Another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair chat about fish people can find in Kansas and a few of their unique characteristics.
00:12:05 – Pre-season Irrigation Inspection: K-State’s Tina Sullivan and Jonathan Aguilar continue the show by explaining what growers with irrigation systems should look over and inspect before starting irrigation. Pre-season Irrigation Checklist: Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Issues
00:23:05 – Care of Heifer Calves: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing the importance of providing quality care to heifer calves soon after birth and the impact it has on growth rate, milk production and how long they stay in the herd.
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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 | |||
| 1910 - Cattle Market and Retail Prices...The Correct Driver's License | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle and Input Prices: Starting today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. He talks about hay and corn inputs and retail prices.
00:12:05 – Classes of Driver's Licenses: A discussion about the different classes of driver's licenses with Nick Wright, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol, keeps today’s show rolling. KansasHighwayPatrol.gov - Commercial Vehicles
00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding: The show wraps with another segment of Faces in Agriculture. We are joined by Sara Olberding who is involved in agriculture in Dickinson County to talk about her business, Bella Ren Fields.
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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 | |||
| 1909 - Grain Market Post-WASDE...Another Alfalfa Pest for the Year | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – The Good and Bad of the International Grain Market: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps the recent WASDE report for wheat, corn, grain sorghum and soybeans as well as the U.S. Dollar and freight.
00:12:05 – Pea Aphids Join Alfalfa Weevils and Army Cutworms: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show to remind growers of pests in their alfalfa. Jeff says how people could also start seeing pea aphids along with alfalfa weevils and army cutworms.
00:23:05 – Spring Weather: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather forecast. He explains the spring weather we can be expecting.
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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 | |||
| 1908 - How Water Impacts Herbicide Effectiveness...15 or 30 inches for Soybean Planting? | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Why Water Quality Matters for Herbicides: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Pat Geier, K-State weed scientist, as they explain how water quality can impact herbicide effectiveness. The Role of Water Quality on Effective Herbicide Applications
00:12:05 – Planning for Soybean Planting: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan keep the show rolling as they discuss factors soybean growers should consider as they get ready for planting. Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group Selection Soybean Row Spacing and Seeding Rates: What Works Best in Kansas?
00:23:05 – Increase Yields in a Home Garden: Abbey Draut, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, ends the show with ways to increase fruit and vegetable yield in a home garden.
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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 | |||
| 1907 - Deferred Payments and Warrantless Searches...Space's Impact on 2024 Corn Planting | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Tariffs, Contracts and Searches: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show as he discusses topics concerning tariffs, deferred payment contracts, easement tax and warrantless searches.
00:12:05 – Space Weather Impact on 2024 Corn Planting: K-State precision agricultural economist, Terry Griffin, continues the show as he explains the impact that space weather had on corn planting in 2024 and if growers can do anything to prepare for potentially another event. Impact of the Gannon Storm on Corn Production Across the Midwestern USA Glocal Cost Assessment of GNSS Outage to Agricultural Productivity
00:23:05 – Acute Interstitial Pneumonia: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show by answering a listener’s question on lung lesions associated with acute interstitial pneumonia. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1906 - Reducing the Chances of Grass Tetany...New Wheat Contract | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Grass Tetany in Cattle: A.J. Tarpoff and Jason Warner from K-State begin today’s show as the pair discusses grass tetany. They review what causes the disease and what steps cattle producers can take to reduce the chance of it being deadly.
00:12:05 – Hard Red Spring Wheat Contracts: Keeping the show moving is CME group’s Fred Seamon, executive director of ag research, as he explains the new hard red spring wheat contracts. Fred says what is means for hard red winter wheat growers. www.CMEgroup.com/hardredspringwheat
00:23:05 – Increasing Milk Fat Production: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he says the Penn State Particle Separator can be used to assess TMR Particle size and optimize fiber content to potentially increase milk fat production in dairy cows.
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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 | |||
| 1905 - Cattle Market Trade...A Few of the Pests in Kansas Crops | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis kicks off today’s show. Elliott explains recent market movements and the impact of trade changes.
00:12:05 – Army Cutworm and Alfalfa Weevil: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show by discussing what pests he has recently been getting calls about. He talks about the army cutworm and alfalfa weevil.
00:23:05 – Algae in Kansas Ponds: Concluding the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken with information about algae, which is commonly referred to as pond moss, and how people could manage it.
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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 | |||
| 1904 - USDA Grain Reports...Will We Have Stripe Rust in Kansas? | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Changes to Planting Predictions: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He covers the recent prospective plantings and U.S. grain stocks reports.
00:12:05 – Scouting for Wheat Disease: Keeping the show moving is K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, as she comments on the diseases that wheat growers should be keeping an eye out for in their fields. Outlook for Stripe Rust in the 2025 Kansas Wheat Crop is Optimistic Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings for Wheat Disease Management Publication - Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings
00:23:05 – Cool, Warm, Dry and Wet Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show discussing the weather. Chip says if we can expect more moisture and what temperatures we are likely going to feel.
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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 | |||
| 1903 - Time to Get Cattle Off Wheat...What Canola Disease and Pests to Prepare for | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Wheat's First Hollow Stem: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, leads today’s show with details on wheat’s first hollow stem. He says what stage the crop is measuring at in Kansas.
00:12:05 – How Canola in Kansas is Looking: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm keeps the show rolling as he explains how the canola crop has been progressing. Mike also shares what insects and diseases canola growers should be scouting for.
00:23:05 – Getting the Garden Ready: Ending the show is K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini as she discusses a variety of actions that can be taken to prepare for the garden season.
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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 | |||
| 1902 - Emergency Commodity Assistance Program...Prescribed Fire Plan | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – FSA's ECAP and Corn Gromwell: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Emily Evans, as she explains details of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. We are also joined by K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she discusses corn gromwell.
00:12:05 – Preparing for a Prescribed Burn: Luke Berning, Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, continues the show by reminding people about burn plan factors when it comes to prescribed fire. Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
00:23:05 – Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers wrap the show with part of their Cattle Chat episode. They converse about breeding options for integrating registered cattle into a commercial herd. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1901 - Squirrels in Kansas...Do We Control the Weather? | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Tree Squirrels: Beginning today’s show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode by Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State. They talk about squirrels, what they can get into and how people can help exclude them from areas.
00:12:05 – Is it a Weather Myth or Fact?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show with a segment discussing weather myths and if there is any truth to them.
00:23:05 – Keeping Up with Biosecurity: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show providing an update on HPAI in dairy cattle and he reminds producers to remain vigilant in their biosecurity measures to control spread and impact on the dairy industry.
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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 | |||
| 1900 - Strong Cattle Market, Less Seasonality...Seeding Rates for Corn | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update for the U.S. and Mexico: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins today's show. Derrell discusses the market and also gives a recap from his recent travels to Mexico and how their cattle market is doing. A Cattle Industry Update from Northern Mexico
00:12:05 – Corn Seeding Rate Factors: Keeping the show rolling are K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon as they explain optimal corn seeding rates and factors for people to consider before their planters hit the fields. Optimal Corn Seeding Rate Recommendations
00:23:05 – Cover Crop Survey: Jena Schwartze, graduate research assistant in K-State's department of agronomy, ends the show talking about a cover crop survey she is asking growers to take the time complete.
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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 | |||
| 1899 - Upcoming Grain Market Reports...Soybean Quality for Swine | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets the show rolling with a grain market outlook. He talks through pre-report expectations for the prospective planting and grains stock reports.
00:12:05 – Soybean Meal and Pig Performance: The show continues with K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield as she discusses soybean products in the swine industry through research supported by the United Soybean Board. She explains if differences in soybean meal quality impacts pig growth performance.
00:23:05 – Weather Rollercoaster: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather forecast. He says what weather rollercoaster we will likely experience in the coming week.
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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 | |||
| 1898 - Old World Bluestem Issues...Estimating Bull Fertility Traits | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Old World Bluestem, History and Opinions: Beginning today’s show is the Kling L Anderson lecturer Karen Hickman who is the director of Oklahoma State University’s environmental science program, to discuss Old World Bluestem. Karen explains the history of the grass and how the opinion of it has changed.
00:12:05 – Old World Bluestem and Bull Fertility Traits: Karen continues the show and her conversation about Old World Bluestem. We are then joined by Danielle Stock a PhD student in K-State’s animal sciences and industry department as she talks about bull fertility trait estimates. K-State Cattlemen's Day Videos
00:23:05 – Getting The Onions and Potatoes Planted: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for the Post Rock District, Cassie Thiessen, ends today’s show saying if gardeners want to grow onions or potatoes this spring they need to get them planted as soon as possible.
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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 | |||
| 1897 - Income Tax Basis for Farmers and Ranchers...Rate Announcements from FOMC | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Law and Tax Considerations for Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he talks about potential issues for farmers and ranchers involving trade or business activity, basis, like-kind exchanges and croppers. Trade or Business; Income Tax Basis; Cropper; and Like-Kind Exchanges
00:12:05 – Federal Open Market Committee Announcement: K-State’s Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman keep the show moving as they discuss the Federal Open Market Committee rate announcement. The pair breaks down what it means, what other factors could be at play and its impact to agriculture.
00:23:05 – Bulls Versus Cows Body Condition Scoring: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster conclude the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast. They converse about body condition scores for bulls versus cows. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1896 - Livestock Composting...Operating ATV and UTVs Safely | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Composting Dead Livestock: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State watershed specialist, Ron Graber, as they explain a recent publication on composting livestock mortalities. Environmental Considerations for Composting Livestock Mortalities
00:12:05 – ATV and UTV Safety: Tawnie Larson, project manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, continues today’s show discussing ATV and UTV safety. She reminds listeners of important safety measures.
00:23:05 – Kansas Milk Production Ranked: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show by saying Kansas remained 17th in the nation in milk production and ranked 16th in production per cow. However, according to the Federal Milk Marketing Order milk production in 2024 was down compared to 2023.
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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 | |||
| 1895 - Cattle Market Prices...Mineral Supplementation | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts the show with a cattle market outlook. He covers the market, cattle on feed, feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor.
00:12:05 – Cattle Mineral Management: Keeping the show moving is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner discussing cattle herd supplementation and management of minerals.
00:23:05 – Time to Start Seeing Snakes: A conversation about snakes with K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show. He describes identifiers of poisonous snakes and how people can help manage them.
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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 | |||
| 1894 - Grain Market Outlook...Corn Herbicides | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – A Look at the Grain Market: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show. He provides a big picture view of the market while also talking about corn, wheat, soybeans and grain sorghum.
00:12:05 – Residual Herbicides for Corn: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she discusses residual herbicides for corn and also shares about potential programs to use.
00:23:05 – Seasons of the Weather in One Week: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps today’s show as he explains all of the weather Kansas has seen in the past week and if we will experience it in the coming week.
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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 | |||
| 1893 - Ticks in Kansas...Brown Recluse Spiders are Waking Up | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: Ticks are starting to come out in Kansas so K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds starts the show to remind us of the different types of ticks and how people should handle them.
00:12:05 – Alfalfa Pests and Brown Recluse Spiders: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, keeps today’s show moving as he mentions what pests growers will find in alfalfa. He also says how brown recluse spiders are something that people could start seeing.
00:23:05 – Preventing Crabgrass: Concluding the show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses the options to prevent crabgrass in cool-season lawns.
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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 | |||
| 1892 - FSA Loans...Wheat Pests | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Loan Programs: Beginning today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she shares an update from the FSA. She pays special attention to the farm loan programs they offer.
00:12:05 – Beginning Wheat Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show moving as he discusses what pests growers could be finding in their wheat crop. He explains winter grain mites and army cutworms.
00:23:05 – Dystocia in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show as they converse about what could be causing heifers calving issues. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1891 - Learning About Bluegill...Topdressing with Nitrogen | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bluegill in Kansas: Part of another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair converses about bluegill and how they contribute to ponds.
00:12:05 – Nitrogen Topdressing for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, continues the show as he discusses fertilization for the wheat crop. He talks about the different nutrients growers should consider and focuses on nitrogen. Topdressing Wheat with Nitrogen Fertilizer
00:23:05 – Lameness in the Dairy Herd: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he recommends producers start using footbaths again and contact their hoof trimmer as some may start seeing lameness in their herd. He says maintaining a trimming schedule can decrease lameness and increase milk production.
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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 | |||
| 1890 - Cattle Market Outlook...Wheat Herbicide Application | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Prices: Beginning today’s show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He talks about current prices, the consumer price index and retail prices for beef and eggs.
00:12:05 – Putting Herbicides on Wheat: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses how herbicides need to be sprayed at the appropriate time for what stage the wheat is at. Spring Herbicide Decisions on Wheat - Pay Attention to the Growth Stage
00:23:05 – Pasture and Irrigated Surveys: K-State’s Leah Tsoodle, director of the Land Use Survey office, concludes the show as she explains two surveys for people to take related to bluestem pasture and irrigated farm lease arrangement. 2025 Kansas Bluestem Pasture Survey 2025 Kansas Irrigated Farm Lease Arrangement Survey
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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 | |||
| 1889 - Grain Market Balances...Hot, Dry and Windy in Kansas | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1: A grain market update from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kickstart today’s show. In two segments, they discuss corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat as well as the macroeconomic topics of freight and the U.S. dollar.
00:12:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2: In the second segment, Dan and Guy continue their grain market conversation.
00:23:05 – High Fire Weather Concerns: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says how recent and forecasted weather is creating greater fire concerns.
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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 | |||
| 1888 - HPAI Still in Kansas...Fly Control | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Starting today’s show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he talks about the current state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and the U.S.
00:12:05 – Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, keeps the show moving as she discusses how cattle producers can hopefully get flies under control in 2025. veterinaryentomology.org/vetpestx
00:23:05 – Planting in March: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, wraps today’s show as he looks at some of the cool-season crops that can be planted in March.
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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 | |||
| 1887 - Discharging of Pollutants in Water...Can Farms Pay Back Debt? | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a part of the Clean Water Act. He talks about how agricultural irrigation has a return flow exemption.
00:12:05 – Debt Repayment Capacity: K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell keep today’s show rolling as they explain the debt repayment capacity for U.S. crop businesses. They explain major contributors and what they are watching. Debt Repayment Capacity Among U.S. Crop Farm Businesses
00:23:05 – Cattle Inventory: Ending the show is Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster with special guest Juliana Ranches as they converse about figures from the cattle inventory report on part of a Cattle Chat episode. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
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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 | |||
| 1886 - Genetic Modification, Engineering and Editing...Hopefully Increasing Milk Consumption | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Alison Van Eenennaam, a U.C. Davis professor of cooperative extension who was a speaker at K-State Cattlemen’s Day. Alison talks about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing and what has been done so far in the industry and where we could be going.
00:12:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2: Alison continues the show with her conversation about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing in her second segment. Animal Biotechnology at U.C. Davis
00:23:05 – New Dairy Product: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at a new product from Dairy Farmers of America that contains less sugar than regular milk and 9 grams of crude protein. The goal is to increase consumption of fluid milk and offer a healthy alternative to plant-based beverages.
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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 | |||
| 1885 - Cattle Prices...Agriculture Worker Safety | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show as he discusses the current market, trade, consumer confidence and debt.
00:12:05 – Safety Training for Agriculture: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show moving as he explains the duty of safety agriculture employers have for their business. He also talks about an upcoming 30 hour OSHA training.
00:23:05 – Vernal Ponds and Salamanders: Concluding the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he shares what vernal ponds are and what they provide to livestock and wildlife.
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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 | |||
| 1884 - Grain Market Projections...Conversations at Work | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook where he touches on the markets recent volatility and WASDE report expectations.
00:12:05 – Workplace Communication: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner keeps the show rolling as he talks about the value of communication in the workplace and shares a few reminders about good communication with listeners. Communication in the Workplace
00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how Kansas has experienced a wide variety of weather in the past week and if it can be expected again.
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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 | |||
| 1883 - Precision Ag Specialist...Horse Judging | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Precision Agriculture in Kansas: Beginning today’s show is K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi as he explains his work with precision agriculture and what he is excited to work on for farmers and ranchers. 785-532-2273
00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest: Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, keeps the show rolling as she highlights the winners from the Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama and where people can compete in a horse judging contest. 785-273-5225
00:23:05 – At Home Prairie: Johnson County natural resources Extension agent, Amy Keigher, end the show as she discusses how to create a thriving prairie habitat at home.
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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 | |||
| 1882 - Crop Rotation Research...Bull Condition Fertility | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1: K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and agricultural economics professor Beth Yeager kick off today’s show as they explain research that looks into cover crops, double-crop soybeans and nitrogen in crop rotations to see how it impacts soil and profitability.
00:12:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage: After a little more from Kraig and Beth, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, keeps the show rolling as she reminds listeners of deadlines and dairy margin coverage.
00:23:05 – Appropriate Bull Condition: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White and special guest Pedro Fontes discussing the effects of over-conditioning bulls on fertility as part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
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 | |||
| 1881 - Issues with Starlings...Chapter 12 Bankruptcies | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Starlings: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week they discuss starlings and the issues they can create in agriculture and how they can be managed.
00:12:05 – Farm Bankruptcies in 2024: Continuing the show is American Farm Bureau Federation associate economist, Samantha Ayoub, as she talks about Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies and how the numbers looked last year, while comparing them to previous years. 2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit
00:23:05 – Reducing Greenhouse Gasses for Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show with recent research on how small-to-medium sized dairies can lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
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 | |||