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. 6H AGO

    2136 - Planning for Long-term Care to Protect the Farm...First Hollow Stem

    Helping to Preserve the Family Legacy with Planning First Hollow Stem for Dual-Purpose Wheat Intensity in Estrus   00:01:05 – Helping to Preserve the Family Legacy with Planning: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today's show as he explains what planning problem can cause issues with protecting the legacy of family farms. Preserving the Family Legacy Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – First Hollow Stem for Dual-Purpose Wheat: K-State graduate students in the Department of Agronomy Luiz Pradella and Claire Bott continue the show as they discuss first hollow stem for wheat growers that use the crop as dual-purpose.  Optimal Time to Remove Cattle from Wheat Pastures: First Hollow Stem First Hollow Stem Update - 2/23/2026   00:23:05 – Intensity in Estrus: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Adrienne Lulay chat about estrus synchronization and its intensity.  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.

    28 min

  2. 1D AGO

    2135 - Wildlife Around Brush Piles...Annual Medical Exam

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Brush Piles Burning Around Wildlife Farmers and Ranchers go to the Doctor 2026 Factors for Dairy Producers   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Brush Piles Burning Around Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they chat about Joe recently burning a brush pile and its impact on surrounding wildlife. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Farmers and Ranchers go to the Doctor: Keeping the show going is K-State's Erin Martinez, aging expert, as she discusses what farmers and ranchers should get medically evaluated and what things could be impacting their work.    00:23:05 – 2026 Factors for Dairy Producers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show looking at key factors for dairy producers 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.

    28 min

  3. 2D AGO

    2134 - Market Demand in Cattle...Ryegrass Control

    Up and Down in the Cattle Market War Against Weeds: Annual Ryegrass K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day   00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts the show explaining the mixed bag in the cattle market and the February Meat Demand Monitor. Glynn on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – War Against Weeds: Annual Ryegrass: Part of a War Against Weeds podcast episode continues the show as Alyssa Essman, Joe Ikley, Tom Barber, Charlie Cahoon and Larry Streckel who are all university experts from around the United States chat about annual ryegrass.  Annual Ryegrass - Full Episode War Against Weeds Podcast   00:23:05 – K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day: Ending the show is K-State's Lexie Hayes as she discusses the learning opportunities at the K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day.  Junior Sheep Producer Day     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.

    28 min

  4. 5D AGO

    2133 - March Grain Market Expectations...A Mixture of Weather

    Rally in the Grain Market Wet Weather and Fire Weather Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production   00:01:05 – Rally in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing a few rallies he is seeing in the grain market and what he expects will impact the market in March. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Wet Weather and Fire Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, keeps the show moving as he explains the mixture of foggy weather and fire concerns in Kansas and what he forecasts this month.    00:23:05 – Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production: Ending the show is a Kansas Wheat, Wheat Scoop as Gordon Clark talks about the first realized legacy gift and establishing the Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production.   kswheat.com Extension.K-State.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.

    28 min

  5. 6D AGO

    2132 - Price Changes for Crude Oil and Gas...Neospora, From Canine to Cattle

    Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions? Testing Seed Viability   00:01:05 – Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm economist, begins today's show as he mentions the recent global conflict and how it has impacted oil prices and its relationship with gas prices. What Does a Middle Eastern War Mean for Gas Prices?   00:12:05 – Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions?: The show continues with K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discussing neospora and how it can be the cause of abortions and how cattle can become infected with it. 866-512-5350 ksvdl.org   00:23:05 – Testing Seed Viability: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying how gardeners can test their leftover seeds for viability with a seed germination test and have an answer in 10-14 days.        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.

    28 min

  6. MAR 4

    2131 - Where the FSA Director has Been...Water Meetings in Southwest Kansas

    Kansas FSA Director Update Water Smart Management Meetings Veterinary School Applications   00:01:05 – Kansas FSA Director Update: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he shares his updates from the agency and what programs are available for producers. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Water Smart Management Meetings: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon keeps the show moving as he previews the Water Smart Management for a Resilient Future educational meetings in Southwest Kansas. Registration Link lsimon@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Veterinary School Applications: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as these experts discuss what they view as important to have a successful veterinary school application.  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.

    28 min

  7. MAR 3

    2130 - Starts of This Year's Crop Pests...Evaluating Damaged Brome Fields

    Scouting for Crop Insect Pests Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options Picking Crops that Need Less Water   00:01:05 – Scouting for Crop Insect Pests: K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff starts the show as he explains what crop pests he is already keeping an eye out for and if it is common for them to be out at this time of year. Pest Management K-State Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu Mesonet.K-State.edu   00:12:05 – Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she recognizes the concerns surrounding dead or damaged brome fields from fall armyworms. Options for Damaged or Dead Brome   00:23:05 – Picking Crops that Need Less Water: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers, when possible, to increase the use of crops requiring less water, as it accounts for a large percentage of an operations water use.      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.

    28 min

  8. MAR 2

    2129 - Livestock Market Trade and Storage...Price Discovery Numbers

    Livestock Trade and Meat Storage Price Discovery Closes Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits   00:01:05 – Livestock Trade and Meat Storage: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He reviews the recent trade and cold storage reports.   00:12:05 – Price Discovery Closes: Keeping today's show moving is Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, discussing finished price discovery for crop insurance.   00:23:05 – Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show explaining how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife populations and what has the biggest impact on species.      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.

    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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today

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