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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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- 2 days ago28 min
2270 - Mixture of Grain Market Changes and Steadiness...Domestic and International Grain
Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat Cooling Down in Kansas 00:01:05 – Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics: Beginning the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they discuss grain market price trends, macroeconomic shifts and corn. 00:12:05 – Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling by talking about the market for grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. They say what continued movement and steadiness they've observed. Daniel on AgManager 00:23:05 – Cooling Down in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show with a weather update where he explains our change from hot and muggy temperatures to cooler temperatures. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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
2269 - Getting Winter Canola in the Field...Native versus Non-Native Phragmites in Kansas
Preparing for Winter Canola Planting Managing Phragmites in Kansas Cool-Season Lawn Work 00:01:05 – Preparing for Winter Canola Planting: A discussion about winter canola planting and what growers should be preparing or have prepared, begins today's show with K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm. Winter Canola: Planting and Early-Season Management Winter Canola: Setting the Stage for Successful Establishment 00:12:05 – Managing Phragmites in Kansas: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, continues the show as she explains native and non-native phragmites in Kansas and how people can control this plant. Managing Phragmites in Waterways, Wetlands and Roadsides 00:23:05 – Cool-Season Lawn Work: Ending the show is Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, saying the work done in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and there's more rainfall, is what sets cool-season lawns up for success down the road. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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.
- 4 days ago28 min
2268 - FSA Learning More About Producers...Leaf Scorch on Trees
FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1 Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2 00:01:05 – FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State: The show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the traveling he and county office employees have been doing to learn more and benefit Kansas producers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator 00:12:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1: Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, continues the show as he chats about what could be happening with trees due to the past hot and dry weather. He explains leaf scorch and what people can observe in their trees and how they can help them. 00:23:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2: Shad concludes his conversation to end today's show. KansasForests.org Tree and Shrub Problems in Kansas K-State Research and Extension Bookstore 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.
- 5 days ago28 min
2267 - The Process of Taking Forage Samples...Estimating Cotton Yield from Boll Counts
Taking Forage Samples Cotton Lint Yield Estimates Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments 00:01:05 – Taking Forage Samples: Beginning the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he explains the correct way to take forage samples in a field and prepare them for testing. 00:12:05 – Cotton Lint Yield Estimates: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he discusses the current cotton crop conditions and how growers can calculate yield estimates. Estimating Cotton Lint Yield from Boll Counts 00:23:05 – Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk wraps up the show saying how the focus in dairy has been increasing butter fat percentage, but the next step to improving milk payments may be linked to increasing milk protein. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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
2266 - Feeder Cattle Prices...Checking Grain Sorghum and Soybeans
Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock 00:01:05 – Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show as he explains how corn prices have impacted feeder cattle and how beef trade has looked for 2026. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon keep the show rolling as they discuss how to estimate grain sorghum yields and they share reminders about the speed of soybean drying. Grain Sorghum Yield Components and Estimating Yield Potential Soybean Seed Filling and Dry Down Rate Before Harvest 00:23:05 – Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show talking about what wildlife species could be causing predation issues for owners of young livestock. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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
2265 - Major Points in the Grain Market...Artificial Intelligence on the Farm
New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought? 00:01:05 – New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off the show with a grain market outlook where he reviews the futures and cash prices while taking a look at USDA report expectations and the impact it could have on prices. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery: Keeping the show rolling is Jason Brantley, a panelist from the recent Flinchbaugh Forum, as he discusses the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture equipment and what it could look like for producers. FlinchbaughCenter.com 00:23:05 – Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends this week's show as he says where in Kansas saw moisture and if he is forecasting more rain. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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
2264 - Increased Death Loss in Feedyards...Checking for Sudden Death Syndrome
Marketing More Animals in Feedlots Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans Current Kansas Insect Pests 00:01:05 – Marketing More Animals in Feedlots: Starting today's show is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he recaps the recent Focus on Feedlots data and what changes have been seen for marketings, death loss and feed costs. Focus on Feedlots Reports Asi.K-State.edu KSUBeef.org K-State Beef Stocker Field Day 00:12:05 – Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: K-State's Eric Adee and Chandler Day continue the show as they explain what soybean growers might want to test their fields for Sudden Death Syndrome and the best way to sample the plants for testing. Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab clinic@ksu.edu 00:23:05 – Current Kansas Insect Pests: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show discussing three insect pests that are currently active in Kansas: lace bugs, the mimosa webworm and the fall webworm. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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
2263 - More Developments to WOTUS...How Medicine Goes from Concept to Livestock
Agricultural Law and Rule Developments Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1 Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2 00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Rule Developments: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today's show as he explains developments in the waters of the United States and other changes in agriculture. WOTUS Returns Recent Agricultural Law Developments Every Farmer, Rancher and Agricultural Professional Should Know Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1: Continuing the show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Cassandra Olds, K-State livestock entomologist, discussing veterinary biologics. They talk about the various types of biologics, and the process products go through to go from being a concept to being available to customers. 00:23:05 – Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2: A.J. and Cassandra end the show and their conversations with reminders of what to read on labels. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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.
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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