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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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- Today28 min
2304 - Causes of GPS Disruptions...The Cycle of Space Weather
Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1 Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2 Tree and Shrub Protection from Deer 00:01:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State's Terry Griffin and Millersville University's Tamitha Skov and Janelle Shank as the group discuss the cycle and impact space weather can have on communities and agriculture. 00:12:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2: Terry, Tamitha and Janelle continue the show and their conversation as they share how people can plan and be prepared for the next GPS disruption caused by space weather. K-State Publication Tamitha Skov SWEN Program at Millersville University SpaceWeather.gov 00:23:05 – Tree and Shrub Protection from Deer: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining how to protect trees and shrubs from deer damage in the fall and winter. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- Yesterday28 min
2303 - Fraud Case and Wetland Discussion...Following Pesticide Labels
Updates on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act Watching for Coccidiosis in Calves 00:01:05 – Updates on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he explains developments in a crop insurance fraud case and wetland regulations. The McBee Crop Insurance Fraud Case Wetlands Regulation After Sackett Roger on AgManager 00:12:05 – Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act: K-State pesticide safety and integrated pest management coordinator, Frannie Miller, continues the show discussing pesticide label requirements and what needs to be followed when it comes to the Endangered Species Act. New Pesticide Label Requirements Comply with the Endangered Species Act Bulletins Live! Two Ecological Spray Drift Buffer Reduction Calculator 00:23:05 – Watching for Coccidiosis in Calves: Ending the show is a new segment of "Animal Science Insights" where we hear from K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff. He breaks down why cattle producers should be keeping an eye out for coccidiosis in their pens. KSUBeef.org 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 2 days ago28 min
2302 - Creating a Pond Environment...K-State Swine Day Program
Stocking Ponds in Different States K-State Swine Day Opportunities Planning a Balanced Diet 00:01:05 – Stocking Ponds in Different States: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as the pair discuss a recent listener question about creating a pond environment they want. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day Opportunities: K-State swine specialists, Joel DeRouchey and Josh Flohr, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming Swine Day and what opportunities are available for attendees. KSU Swine Day KSUSwine.org 00:23:05 – Planning a Balanced Diet: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show by encouraging dairy producers to talk with their nutritionist this fall about their pre-fresh diets to develop a balanced diet specific to the needs of their cows and herd. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 3 days ago28 min
2301 - Cattle Prices and Consumer Demand...Federal Open Market Committee Decisions
Big Picture in the Cattle Market Federal Fund Rate Decision Impact for Residents From Federal Fund Rates 00:01:05 – Big Picture in the Cattle Market: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses up and down in the market, a change in a report and the big picture for the market. Glynn on AgManager 00:12:05 – Federal Fund Rate Decision: Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman from K-State continue the show as they explain the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and what decision was made for the federal fund rate. The pair also chat about what it means for agriculture producers and the overall impact it could have on Kansas residents. 00:23:05 – Impact for Residents From Federal Fund Rates: The show wraps as Brady and Brian conclude their conversation about the impacts of fund rate changes for people. Kansas Landowner Conference robinreid@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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 6 days ago28 min
2300 - Grain Market Supply and Demand...Keeping an Eye on the Polar Vortex
A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets Expecting Moisture this Winter Supporting Breast Cancer Patients 00:01:05 – A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he takes a look into the harvest time grain markets and Kansas commodity supply and demand numbers. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Expecting Moisture this Winter: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, keeps the show rolling as he explains what is causing our current weather and what he is currently forecasting for the winter months. Mesonet.k-state.edu 00:23:05 – Supporting Breast Cancer Patients: Ending the show is breast cancer survivor Janet Bailey as she shares the value of asking for and accepting help from others and how others can offer their support. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2299 - Kansas Soybean Growers...Continued Breast Cancer Impacts
Kansas Soybean Season Breast Cancer Awareness Month Moving Houseplants Inside 00:01:05 – Kansas Soybean Season: Starting off today's show are Kansas soybean growers, Adam Phelon, Katey Foster and Mike Froebe as they discuss this year's growing season and how the crop is looking as they start to get into the fields. KansasSoybeans.org Agronomy eUpdate 00:12:05 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A conversation about breast cancer and continued impacts from the cancer continues the show as breast cancer survivor Janet Bailey and physical therapist certified in oncology rehabilitation Stephanie Johnson share what they have learned and how they support people in this position, respectively. 00:23:05 – Moving Houseplants Inside: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, ends today's show explaining what people need to inspect on their houseplants as they move them indoors. He says it is especially time to move them in if they are tropical plants. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2298 - Signing Up for ARC and PLC...Soybean Seed Harvest Challenges
FSA Program Details and Deadlines Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns Giving Heifers Their Best Chance 00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Deadlines: The show begins with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights program details and deadlines as well as what the agency is working on to end the calendar year. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps today's show going as he discusses what soybean seed concerns growers could be seeing in their field this year as they harvest. Wet Weather can Affect Soybean Seed Quality at Harvest www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates 00:23:05 – Giving Heifers Their Best Chance: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner talk through their recommendations for giving heifers the best chance of a successful breeding next season. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2297 - Why Bees Might be Finding a New Habitat...Kansas 4-H
Why Bees Swarm Kansas 4-Hers Involvement Corn and Milo Stalks for Bedding and Feed 00:01:05 – Why Bees Swarm: Starting the show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he chats about bees and why they might be swarming this time of year and if he is concerned about them being a problem. 00:12:05 – Kansas 4-Hers Involvement: Kansas 4-Hers Emily Kozlowski, Akinya Williams and Norah Ellenz continue the show as they share about their involvement in 4-H and a few of their favorite projects and memories. Kansas4H.org 00:23:05 – Corn and Milo Stalks for Bedding and Feed: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show discussing how corn and milo stalks can be used as bedding and as part of a feeding program for dairy cows. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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About Agriculture Today
Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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