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Agriculture Today Kansas State University
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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.
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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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1677 - Getting Big Fish in Ponds...Identifying Cattle Lameness
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish Lameness in Cattle Expanding Dairy Industry
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discusses how to grow big fish in ponds.
Fins, Fur and Feathers
K-State Wildlife
00:12:05 – Lameness in Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues the show by talking about the different reasons cattle could be lame and how to identify them.
00:23:05 – Expanding Dairy Industry: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by discussing the expansion taking place within the dairy industry, including Kansas, and where profitability on dairy farms might be headed.
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 -
1676 - Cattle Market Recovery...Visiting K-State for a Semester
Heavier Cattle Carcasses Australian Student Visiting K-State Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young
00:01:05 – Heavier Cattle Carcasses: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show. He explains that carcass weights have increased, and he shares why that is.
00:12:05 – Australian Student Visiting K-State: Libby Falkiner keeps the show rolling as she talks about her experience at K-State and what brought here from Australia for the semester.
angusaustralia.com.au
00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young: Ending the show is another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Jim Young from Kiowa County. Jim talks about how he got into hauling hay in Kansas and what have been some of his biggest challenges.
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 -
1675 - A Look at the Grain Market...Tornadoes in Kansas
Grain Market Trends and Update Past and Future Severe Weather Winter Canola Field Day
00:01:05 – Grain Market Trends and Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan talks about current market trends as well as how planting is going and weather impacts.
Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info
Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar
00:12:05 – Past and Future Severe Weather: Continuing the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a recap and update on the weather. He reviews the previous week’s weather and explains the current pattern.
Mesonet.ksu.edu
00:23:05 – Winter Canola Field Day: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm finishes this week’s shows with a preview of the upcoming winter canola field day for current and hopefully future growers.
Winter Canola Field Day - May 16
RSVP - Sprite@ksu.edu or 785-532-5776
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 -
1674 - Bagworms...Construction on Campus
Bagworms Taking on Trees April Statewide and Campus Update Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm
00:01:05 – Bagworms Taking on Trees: Beginning today’s show is Blaine Stroble, Northeast community district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, to discuss bagworms and how they damage trees but also be managed.
Bagworms
KansasForests.org
00:12:05 – April Statewide and Campus Update: K-State’s Ernie Minton keeps the show rolling by discussing his monthly Statewide e-newsletter. He also mentions what is currently taking place on K-State’s Manhattan campus.
April Statewide
Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter
KLA.org
00:23:05 – Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm: Cynthia Domenghini, a horticulture and garden management instructor in Kansas State University’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, ends today’s show by providing information for cleaning up a storm-damaged landscape.
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 -
1673 - What's Happening at Kansas FSA...Keeping Mental Health in Mind
Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile Mental Health in Agriculture Other Species in the Census
00:01:05 – Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile: To begin today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, with reminders on acreage reporting, dairy margin coverage, CRP and marketing assistance loans. We are also joined by Ron Wilson for a Kansas Profile
farmers.gov
FSA Service Centers
Kansas Profile
00:12:05 – Mental Health in Agriculture: Community health Extension specialist, Elaine Johannes, continues the show by sharing knowledge about mental health for listeners as May is mental health month.
KDA AgStress
KFB - Rural Minds Matter
Rural Minds
KSRE Stress Management
Information on 988
00:23:05 – Other Species in the Census: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell finish today’s show by talking about census numbers for llamas, alpacas and honeybees.
BCI Cattle Chat Podcast
ksubci.org
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 -
1672 - Goat and Sheep Parasites...Staying Safe in the Heat
Parasites in Goats and Sheep Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas
00:01:05 – Parasites in Goats and Sheep: Starting today’s show is diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District Adaven Rohling as she talks about parasites in goats and sheep and how people can check them for parasite loads.
adaven@ksu.edu
620-331-2690
00:12:05 – Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat: K-State community health specialist, Elaine Johannes, keeps the show rolling as she reviews what farmers and ranchers need to keep top of mind as the temperature rises and they are spending time outside.
FEMA Extreme Heat Facts
CDC Extreme Heat Resources
EDEN
OSHA - Working in Extreme Heat
Income Loss from Rising Temperatures in Kansas
00:23:05 – HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the new order involving highly pathogenic avian influenza from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and what it means for Kansas dairy farmers.
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