Agriculture Today – Details, episodes & analysis

• Low Grain Prices, Good Exports
• Volunteer Corn and Burndown Issues
• Rain, But No Severe Weather

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.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

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

• Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder
• Protecting Livestock from Thieves
• Keeping Trees Healthy

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.

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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

• Where the Grain Market is Right Now
• Diesel Fuel Price Expectations
• June Weather Pattern in April

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. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

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. 

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

• Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 1
• Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2
• Above Normal Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a grain market outlook. In their first segment they provide an overview and also discuss supply and demand for corn and grain sorghum.

00:12:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2: Continuing the show is Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen in their second segment conversing about wheat and soybeans while Guy also mentions macroeconomic changes.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Above Normal Temperatures: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today’s show as he provides a weather forecast for Kansas. He talks about the temperatures changes and if he expects a white Christmas.  

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

• Fire Safety Reminders for the Winter
• K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team
• Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly

00:01:05 – Fire Safety Remidners for the Winter: Assistant fire management officer for the Kansas Forest Service, Eric Ward, kicks off today’s show with reminders for people during the winter and holiday season. He shares concern for Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces and smoke detectors.

00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team: K-State crops judging team members Lakin Giager, Molly Kane and Carissa Sohm continue the show as they talk about being crops judging National Champions. They converse about the work that went into it as well as people who made it possible.

K-State Crops Judging Team

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00:23:05 – Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses how to properly store gas lawn mowers and garden tools until they are needed again in the spring. 

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

• New FSA Specialty Crop Program
• Preparing for Kidding and Lambing
• Finishing Steers

00:01:05 – New FSA Specialty Crop Program: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, Kansas Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, to discuss a new program for specialty crop producers as well as a waiver for winter grazing CRP.

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00:12:05 – Preparing for Kidding and Lambing: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she explains what sheep and goat producers should have on hand and be prepared for when it comes to lambing and kidding.

00:23:05 – Finishing Steers: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster end today’s show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where the pair conversed about a producer wanting to finish out his own steers.

BCI 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

• Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1
• Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 2
• Will a Trend in Dairy Fit the Operation?

00:01:05 – Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1: Chuck Rice, university distinguished professor in agronomy, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begin today’s show with two segments discussing a recent report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” They explain how their research impacts agriculture in the country and Kansas.

00:12:05 – Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 2: Chuck and Romulo continue the show and also share how this was a collaborative effort.

Report: Potential for the U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative

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00:23:05 – Will a Trend in Dairy Fit the Operation?: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to track the trends in the industry and determine whether they’re a good fit for their operation.

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

• Beef Imports and Exports
• What Fish Do When Ice Forms
• Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness

00:01:05 – Beef Imports and Exports: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He discusses the market outlook, beef exports and imports and cattle imports. 

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00:12:05 – What Fish Do When Ice Forms: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, continues the show as he explains what aquatic life does during the cold months. He also reminds livestock producers about their need to make sure their animals can get water.

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Wildlife Management YouTube

00:23:05 – Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness: Ending today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and special guest Todd Gunderson as they converse about the difference between biocontainment and biosecurity and what things they help protect against.

BCI Cattle Chat 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

• Global Grain Market
• Kansas Grain Market
• Temperature Roller Coaster

00:01:05 – Global Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market outlook. In his first segment he breaks down his thoughts on the current global grain market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, continues the show and his grain market conversation as he talks about futures, cash and exports.

00:23:05 – Temperature Roller Coaster: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond wraps up the show as he explains the temperature changes Kansas has been experiencing. He says how long they are expected to last and if more precipitation is on the way.

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

• Nano Sensors for Agriculture
• November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension
• Using Hydroponics

00:01:05 – Nano Sensors for Agriculture: K-State’s Raj Kholsa and Suprem Das begin the show today as they explain how the collaboration between themselves and others is contributing to the development of nano sensors. They say where they are in the process and what benefit a final product could bring to producers.

00:12:05 – November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today’s show with a review of work that has been taking place with K-State researchers and what changes are coming for the dean.

November Statewide

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00:23:05 – Using Hydroponics: Ending today’s show is Shawnee County horticulture agent, Lane Wiens, as he discusses the benefits of hydroponics and crops that can grow well without soil.

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