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. 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. 1d ago

    2282 - Establishing a Pond and Caring for it...Planning Your Legacy

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, continues the show as she highlights when people should start estate planning and what should be considered. Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services AgKansitions.org   00:23:05 – Foot Baths for Hoof Health: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of foot baths for overall hoof health and the factors that impact its effectiveness.     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. 2d ago

    2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle

    Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2   00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management. cap.unl.edu   00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show as she explains how virtual fencing started and how it has evolved to being available to more species with unique technologies.   00:23:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2: Ending the show is Jaymelynn as she concludes her virtual fencing conversation by sharing reminders of additional factors for producers to consider before making a purchase.  Virtual Fencing - Where we Started and Where we are in 2026     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. 5d ago

    2280 - Stocks Report Impacting WASDE Report Expectations...Harvest Aid for Cotton

    Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas   00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts: Starting the show is a grain market update from K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he discusses how markets reacted to the grain stocks report and the impact that report could have on the upcoming WASDE report. Daniel on AgManager   00:12:05 – Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show by explaining harvest aid options for cotton growers and what they need to evaluate in their field.  Harvest Aid Application Decisions in Cotton   00:23:05 – Rain Across Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show with his weather update where he chats about how much precipitation parts of Kansas received and if it will continue.      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. 6d ago

    2279 - ARC and PLC Decisions to Make...Corn Safety for Children

    Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape   00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, starts the show as she explains recent announcements involving ARC and PLC and what strategies producers should consider before making decisions. Farmers Urged to Start Thinking About ARC, PLC Decisions Online Spreadsheet AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities?: K-State's program manager of the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program Tawnie Larson keeps the show rolling as she discusses child safety concerns for corn boxes at fall activities. K-State.edu/KASH   00:23:05 – Adding a Tree to the Landscape: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, saying that people can still add a tree to their landscape because of the warmer soil temperatures, cooler weather and higher rainfalls.      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. Sep 30

    2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall

    FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle   00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he chats about announcements that could impact producers and FSA training. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Late Season Burning: Colin Tobin, K-State assistant professor of range management, continues the show as he explains what late season burning is and why an operation may choose it as a management strategy. Late Season Burning: A Tool for Range Management KSUBeef.org   00:23:05 – Research on Retreating Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Katherine Shirley discuss research that looked into if cattle need more time to recover before retreatment.   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.

  6. Sep 29

    2277 - Sericea Lespedeza Fall Control...Purpose of Wheat Insecticide Seed Treatments

    Late Season Control Options for Sericea Being Prepared for Wheat Pests Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State?   00:01:05 – Late Season Control Options for Sericea: K-State Extension rangeland management specialist Molly Reichenborn starts today's show as she explains late season control for sericea lespedeza and what options are available. Options for Late Season Sericea Control   00:12:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show going as he discusses insecticide seed treatments for wheat and what pests growers should keep an eye out for as wheat gets established.   00:23:05 – Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State?: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk saying Kansas is well positioned to break into the Top 10 as one of the top milk producing states.      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.

  7. Sep 28

    2276 - Letting the Cattle Market Work...Preparing Wheat for After Summer Crops

    Cattle Market Disruptions Wheat After Summer Row Crops Why are Ponds Green?   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Disruptions: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with his cattle market update where he discusses the flat and up market as well as what is causing disruption in the beef chain. Glynn on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Wheat After Summer Row Crops: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State agronomist in-charge in Tribune, Lucas Haag, as they explain what growers need to consider for wheat planting after summer row crops.  Management Considerations for No-Till Wheat Following a Summer Row Crop   00:23:05 – Why are Ponds Green?: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, concludes the show by talking about why ponds can turn green at this time of year and what pond owners can do to help their pond.      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.

  8. Sep 25

    2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop

    Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest Enjoyable Kansas Weather   00:01:05 – Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show as he talks about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat, and what has had the biggest influences on the commodities' size and price. Daniel on AgManager   00:12:05 – Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest: Today's show keeps going with Kansas corn farmers Paige Clawson, Kent Moore and Chad Epler as they discuss how their corn crop performed and what caused the most struggles. KSCorn.com   00:23:05 – Enjoyable Kansas Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show highlighting the phenomenal Kansas weather that includes cooler temperatures and moisture for some parts of the state.      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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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today

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