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. 15H AGO

    2121 - Producer Access and Programs with FSA...Nutritional Impact on Milk Yield

    Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production Emergency Plans for Livestock   00:01:05 – Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, begins today's show as he highlights programs for beginning farmers and online access for FSA producers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator   00:12:05 – Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production: Continuing the show is Victor Gomez-Leon, K-State dairy Extension specialist, as he discusses research on how changing the ratio of fatty acids in dairy cows' diets impact their milk yield and reproduction.  Victor - vgomezleon@ksu.edu  Mike - mbrouk@ksu.edu  Billy - brownb@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Emergency Plans for Livestock: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as they welcome special guest Christine Navarre to chat about emergency plans for livestock. 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  2. 1D AGO

    2120 - Over-the-Top Dicamba Rules...Cattlemen's Day Looks Into the Future

    Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval K-State Cattlemen's Day Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research   00:01:05 – Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval: Starting off today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reviews rules for the newly approved over-the-top dicamba applications. EPA Approves Dicamba Over-the-Top Applications Through 2027 Press Release from the EPA   00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: A discussion about the upcoming Cattlemen's Day at K-State with Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he acknowledges the forward focus of this year's event. K-State Cattlemen's Day   00:23:05 – Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he takes a closer look at research findings that found what can effectively replace soybean meal in dairy calf starter rotations.      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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  3. 2D AGO

    2119 - Meat Demand Market...Winter Kochia Control

    Cattle Market and Meat Demand Pre-emergence Kochia Control Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds   00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show as he highlights the cattle market, feedlot returns and meat demand and their impact on the cattle industry.  Glynn on AgManager.info Webinar - Economic Drivers and Market Trends in Meat   00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Kochia Control: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show as she reminds growers about the importance of pre-emergence kochia control and what their options are. Pre-Plant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Soybeans, Sunflowers, Cotton and Wheat   00:23:05 – Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains what could be impacting water quality in livestock ponds.     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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  4. 5D AGO

    2118 - Grain Market Report...Macroeconomic Topic Impacts

    Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1 Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2 Moisture and Drying Back Out   00:01:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as they provide a grain market report and their reactions to the recent WASDE report. In the first segment, they discuss corn and grain sorghum.   00:12:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling as they chat about transport, currency, soybeans and wheat in the second segment.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Moisture and Drying Back Out: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show explaining the recent warm temperatures and what moisture and continued temperatures Kansans can be expecting.     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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  5. 6D AGO

    2117 - Changes to ARC and PLC...What Growers Should Evaluate

    ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1 ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2 Planting Based on Soil Temperature   00:01:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, are on the first two segments as they discuss Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and crop insurance. They explain the background for these programs and how they have recently shifted.   00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2: As they continue the show, Jenny and Robin chat about how producers can learn more about these risk management options. Article on AgManager.info Winter Wednesday Webinar on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Planting Based on Soil Temperature: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show sharing the importance of soil temperature — not the date on the calendar. He says planting when the soil has reached the correct temperature produces the best results.      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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  6. FEB 11

    2116 - Pesticide Problems and Decisions...Wildfire Awareness

    Pesticide Laws and Litigation 2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Leaky Gut in Cattle   00:01:05 – Pesticide Laws and Litigation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off the show as he explains pesticide shield laws and what decision we will get in 2026. Pesticide "Shield" Laws Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – 2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service's fire prevention specialist, Shawna Hartman, as she discusses Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week and how people can help reduce wildfire risks. KansasForests.org   00:23:05 – Leaky Gut in Cattle: Part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Scott Fritz and Liliana Rivas chat about leaky gut and what causes it  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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  7. FEB 10

    2115 - Social Media Videos of Wildlife...Kansas Wheat Fields

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas K-State Dairy Days   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media: Beginning today's show is Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss wildlife social media and finding factual information.  Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas: Lucas Haag and Jeanne Falk Jones from K-State continue the show as they chat about the condition of wheat fields in Kansas and how it could impact its future growth.    00:23:05 – K-State Dairy Days: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk concludes the show previewing Kansas State University's annual Dairy Days on February 17 in Seneca and February 19 in Whiteside.   K-State Dairy 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    28 min

  8. FEB 9

    2114 - Cattle Policies and Processing...Cost-Savings Weed Management

    What is Happening in the Cattle Industry? Site Specific Weed Management K-State Junior Beef Producer Day   00:01:05 – What is Happening in the Cattle Industry?: A cattle market and industry update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show. He discusses the markets, policies, labor, dairy and technology.   00:12:05 – Site Specific Weed Management: Keeping the show rolling is Jeremie Kouame and Anita Dille as they explain site specific weed management and what it can mean for weed control and cost savings. The Basics and Use in Fallow Systems In-Crop Systems and Herbicide Savings   00:23:05 – K-State Junior Beef Producer Day: Lexie Hayes, K-State Extension assistant and Youth Livestock Program coordinator, ends the show previewing the learning opportunities at the K-State Junior Beef Producer Day.  Junior Beef 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 www.ksre.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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