Agriculture Today

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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.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    1772 - Grain Market Outlook...Black Sea Update

    Predictions for Corn Harvest Ukraine Expectations Update Moisture for Parts of Kansas   00:01:05 – Predictions for Corn Harvest: Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. This K-State grain economist, talks about the current market, wheat exports and corn harvest expectations. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Ukraine Expectations Update: Continuing the show is Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, with a snippet from her recent Ukraine update. She discusses next marketing year expectations and Ukraine's food security and price inflations.  Ukraine Update on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Moisture for Parts of Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, closes out the show with his weather update. He explains what parts of Kansas have been luckier than others when it comes to receiving 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 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

    28 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    1771 - Flies, Lice and Ticks...Skin Condition in Cattle

    Insects in Cattle and Horses Photosensitization in Cattle Sweet Potato Harvest   00:01:05 – Insects in Cattle and Horses: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, starts the show by explaining what insect pests cattle and horse producers could be dealing with. She also previews what should be prepared for, next year. Late Summer and Fall Insect Pest Control in Cattle and Horses   00:12:05 – Photosensitization in Cattle: K-State veterinary toxicologist Scott Fritz progresses today’s show by talking through a costly skin condition in cattle known as photosensitization. ksubci.org - toxicology   00:23:05 – Sweet Potato Harvest: Ending the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she explains how to harvest and cure sweet potatoes.        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

    28 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    1770 - FSA H5N1 and Farm Loan Programs...Replacement Heifers

    Changes at the Farm Service Agency Developing Heifers Producer-Veterinarian Relationship   00:01:05 – Changes at the Farm Service Agency: Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, kicks off today’s show explaining changes that have been made with the farm loan program and what it means for farmers and ranchers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator   00:12:05 – Developing Heifers: Keeping the show rolling is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, as he discusses developing heifers and considerations cattle producers should think about. KSUbeef.org ksre.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – Producer-Veterinarian Relationship: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show by conversing about a recent presentation on reducing the use of antibiotics on a cattle operation.    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

    28 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    1769 - Preg Checking Evaluation...New K-State Sheep and Goat Specialist

    Evaluating Cattle Pregnancy Results Introducing New K-State Small Ruminant Specialist Mixing New and Old Corn Silage   00:01:05 – Evaluating Cattle Pregnancy Results: Starting today’s show is K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, discussing her recommendation for evaluating results from pregnancy checks on cattle. Why Aren't My Cows Pregnant? Understanding and Diagnosing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu   00:12:05 – Introducing New K-State Small Ruminant Specialist: K-State small ruminant Extension specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she introduces herself to Kansans and explains her past research. Kelsey Bentley - K-State kbentley@ksu.edu 919-502-9293   00:23:05 – Mixing New and Old Corn Silage: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, wraps up the show by suggesting to producers that they check with their nutritionist to make sure they have the proper mix of new and old silage, before using the 2024 corn silage crop.       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

    28 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    1768 - Cattle Market Demand...Ag Lenders

    Mixed Bag Cattle Market Ag Lenders Conference Out Fishing   00:01:05 – Mixed Bag Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with his cattle market outlook. He discusses the current state of the market, feedlot returns and domestic and export demand. 25th Annual Stocker Field Day 5 State Beef Conference Ag Lenders Conference   00:12:05 –  Ag Lenders Conference: K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn continues the show with a preview of the upcoming Ag Lenders Conference. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain as he talks with professionals about farm safety and health. Ag Lenders Conference AgInjuryNews.org necasag.org cultivatesafety.org/casn   00:23:05 – Out Fishing: Ending today’s show is Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, as he talks about what fishing opportunities people can be taking advantage of this time of year.     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

    28 min

  6. 13 SEPT

    1767 - Grain Expectations and Balances...Low Soil Moisture

    Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1 Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2 Will We See Rain?   00:01:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today’s show with two segments as they discuss the domestic and international grain markets following the WASDE report. Dan gives an overview of the changes in USDA balance sheets while Guy discusses the movement in the U.S. Dollar. The pair also talks about the markets for wheat, corn and soybeans.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report   00:12:05 –  Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2: Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen continue their grain market conversation.    00:23:05 – Will We See Rain?: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather update. He says how the recent weather has reduced soil moisture and if we can be expecting any precipitation looking forward.     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

    28 min

  7. 12 SEPT

    1766 - ARC Payments for Wheat...Forage Tests

    ARC-County Payments Cool-Season Performance Tests Pests in Yards   00:01:05 – ARC-County Payments: Robin Reid, K-State Extension agricultural economist, starts today's show with reviewing ARC-County payments for wheat and expected payments for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. ARC-County Wheat Payment Rates for 2023/2024 Marketing Year 2023/2024 ARC-County Corn, Soybean, and Grain Sorghum Payment Rate Estimates AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Cool-Season Performance Tests: K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, John Holman, and K-State soil scientist, Augustine Obour, keep today’s show rolling by explaining the 2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests. 2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests 2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests - eUpdate   00:23:05 – Pests in Yards: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd with information on the three current insect pests: mimosa webworm, fall armyworm and grasshoppers.     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

    28 min

  8. 11 SEPT

    1765 - Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers...Armyworms

    Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security Armyworms and Fall Armyworms Beef Trade   00:01:05 – Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security: Beginning today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with a discussion on more tax and legal issues involving partnerships, estate planning and social security. More Legal and Tax Issues Involving Farmers and Ranchers   00:12:05 – Armyworms and Fall Armyworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling with information on how much longer people will likely be seeing armyworms and fall armyworms in their fields.   00:23:05 – Beef Trade: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster close out the show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast. This week they discuss imports, exports and consumption of beef around the world. 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

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kansas State University
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today

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