Agriculture Today Kansas State University

Cattle Market Forecasts Planting Soybeans Late Whooping Cranes  
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Forecasts: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins this week’s shows. He discusses cattle on feed, forecast changes and what retailers do to boost beef sales. 

Cattle on Feed
Why USDA Beef Supply and Use Forecasts Change Over Time
Retailers Work Hard to Boost Beef Sales
 
00:12:05 – Planting Soybeans Late: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist, continues the show with reminders for growers who are planting late soybeans.
Considerations for Late Planted Soybeans
 
00:23:05 – Whooping Cranes: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he discusses whooping cranes. He mentions how their population has increased, and the value of farm ponds for them.  
 
 
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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

Grain Markets Closing Down County Wildfire Program Grants Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas  
00:01:05 – Grain Markets Closing Down: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show rolling with this week’s grain market update. He explains why the markets are closing downward right now and what is happening in the wheat market overseas. 
Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info
 
00:12:05 – County Wildfire Program Grants: Today’s show continues with Luke Berning, Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, to share about grants that have been awarded to a few counties in Kansas and how other counties could qualify to apply.
lrberning@ksu.edu 
620-899-8765
 
00:23:05 – Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show with a weather update. He says where in Kansas has received more rain and what the extended forecast looks like.
 
 
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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

Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions Adding Cut Flowers  
00:01:05 – Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS: To start the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre to talk about research that has been completed that looks at the impact of fertilization on sudden death syndrome severity. He also gives an update on tar spot.
CropProtectionNetwork.org
CornipmPipe.org
 
00:12:05 – Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses upcoming herbicide deadlines as well as how high temperatures could influence producers ideal time to spray.
Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures
Cut-off Dates Approaching for XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium Applications
eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu
 
00:23:05 – Adding Cut Flowers: From the latest K-State Garden Hour, horticulture and garden management instructor in the K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Cynthia Domenghini discusses growing cut flowers for the home landscape or as a business opportunity.

 
 
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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





 

What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk? How Much Water Cattle Need Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs  
00:01:05 – What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by discussing topics that have recently come across his desk. He talks about new H-2A rules, right of first refusal and aerial crop dusting liability.
From the Desk...and Email...and Phone... (Ag Law Style)
Roger on AgManager.info
Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR
 
00:12:05 – How Much Water Cattle Need: K-State beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues the show with reminders on the importance of water for cattle during the summer..
Water: Questions and Answers
 
00:23:05 – Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs: The show comes to an end with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Lilli Heinen with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The group provides recommendations for 4-H calf feeding, handling and record keeping.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast
Bovine Science with BCI Podcast
Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
 
 
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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands Wheat Harvest Update Additional Biosecurity Measures  
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off the show with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discuss managing established native grasslands.
Fins, Fur and Feathers
K-State Wildlife
 
00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update: Keeping the show rolling is James Coover from the Wildcat District, Stacy Campbell with the Cottonwood District and Andrea Burns from Ford County. These agriculture Extension agents share how wheat harvest has been in their area.
 
00:23:05 – Additional Biosecurity Measures: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing biosecurity measures that dairy producers should consider implementing on their farms as we continue to learn more about the spread of the HPAI virus. 
 
 
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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

Record High Cattle Market Spiders are Becoming More Active TAPS Technology Field Day  
00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: Beginning today’s show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market outlook. Derrell talks about the current record highs and if he expects we will continue to see them. 
Fed Beef Production Steady; Nonfed Beef Production Down in 2024
 
00:12:05 – Spiders are Becoming More Active: Jeff Whitworth, K-State entomologist, continues the show today by sharing about black widow and brown recluse spiders as they become more active. He says how people can reduce their populations.
 
00:23:05 – TAPS Technology Field Day: K-State Extension Associate with TAPS, Renee Tuttle, wraps up the show with information about the TAPS technology field day. She explains what will be taking place at the event this week.
Field Day Information
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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