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. 1h ago

    2236 - How Bioenergy is Impacting Parts of the Market...Extended Weather Forecast

    Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports Will We See a Change in the Weather Pattern? Canola Breeder Meetings   00:01:05 – Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins today's show. He discusses a surprise in the grain sorghum numbers and how strong ethanol prices have helped corn while also chatting about wheat and soybeans.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Will We See a Change in the Weather Pattern?: Keeping the show rolling is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains the recent hot and humid weather we've been experiencing and if it is in the forecast. Mesonet.ksu.edu   00:23:05  – Canola Breeder Meetings: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, wraps the show highlighting a few upcoming canola meetings for growers or potential growers to learn and share about the crop.  Scoular.com/canolaMVP August 4 Meeting Canola Meeting Flyer     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. 1d ago

    2235 - Picking a Tillage Strategy...Green June Beetles Around Kansas

    Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies Green June Beetles in Kansas Horticultural Open House   00:01:05 – Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies: Starting today's show is K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon as he explains different tillage strategies for growers including strategic, occasional and no-till. Strategic and Occasional Tillage as a Management Tactic in Long-Term No-Tillage Systems   00:12:05 – Green June Beetles in Kansas: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues our show as he discusses green June beetles and what else they often get confused with. He also says what pest alfalfa growers might still be seeing.   00:23:05  – Horticultural Open House: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying what learning opportunities will be on display at the John C. Pair Horticultural Research Center open house on August 8.      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. 2d ago

    2234 - Digital Asset Management in Estate Planning...Grass Control in Fields

    Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning Managing Warm-Season Perennial Grasses Cattle Myth or Fact?   00:01:05 – Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show as he explains what a blockchain is and how it can be used as a resource when it comes to estate planning.  Digital Assets and Blockchain   00:12:05 – Managing Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Jeremie Kouame and Logan Simon continue today's show as they discuss warm-season perennial grasses in fields and what growers can be doing to control it on their land.  Control Options for Warm-Season Perennial Grasses   00:23:05  – Cattle Myth or Fact?: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell concludes the show as they talk about myths in the cattle industry and if they have any truth to them.  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.

  4. 3d ago

    2233 - Helping Manage the Masked Bandit...Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control Researching Individual Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption Where Fly Larvae Concentrate   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with K-State begin today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast as they chat about raccoons and what control options are available.  Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Researching Individual Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, keeps the show rolling as he explains research that looks into the salt and mineral consumption variability of cattle. Cow-Calf Mineral Management Field Day   00:23:05  – Where Fly Larvae Concentrate: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he recommends putting more effort into trying to eliminate spots where fly larvae commonly concentrate, such as behind feed bunks, around calf hutches and beneath water troughs.      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. 4d ago

    2232 - Cattle Feedlot Returns...Developing Youth at Fairs

    Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to the Report From County Fair to State Fair Faces in Agriculture: Vicki Cicaneck   00:01:05 – Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to the Report: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today's show off as he discusses how many of the cattle report expectations aligned with pre-report expectations and what factors he is watching for the rest of the year.  Glynn on AgManager   00:12:05 – From County Fair to State Fair: Kansas 4-H youth development regional specialist, Beth Hinshaw, continues the show as she explains how the county and state fair can help teach youth and help prepare them for future endeavors. Kansas4-H.org KansasStateFair.gov   00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Vicki Cicaneck: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Vicki Cicaneck from the Southern Flint Hills ends the show as she describes how she has helped producers grow habitats for wildlife in Kansas.      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. Jul 24

    2231 - Recent Grain Highs...Hands-On Cattle Learning Opportunity

    Grain Price Action Western Cow Camp Next Kansas Weather Pattern   00:01:05 – Grain Price Action: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins the show with his grain market outlook where he highlights the new contract highs for some commodities and export figures.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Western Cow Camp: Sandy Johnson and Emma Briggs with K-State beef continue the show as they discuss Cow Camp in Hays, Kansas and how they have developed their program to keep meeting the learning needs and wants from the cattle industry. Cow Camp www.wkrec.org   00:23:05 – Next Kansas Weather Pattern: Wrapping up the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, explaining what weather pattern we can be expecting between hot weather and then wet weather.      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. Jul 23

    2230 - ARC and PLC Payment Estimates...Youth Judging Opportunities

    Crop Coverage Payment Estimates Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Dividing an Iris   00:01:05 – Crop Coverage Payment Estimates: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, kick off today's show discussing ARC and PLC payment estimates for the recent crop marketing year. Price Loss Coverage Payments Agricultural Risk Coverage Payments AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: K-State Extension assistant and youth livestock program coordinator Lexie Hayes continues the show previewing the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and its opportunities for youth. Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes asi.k-state.edu   00:23:05 – Dividing an Iris: Ending the show is K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan as he explains the benefits of dividing iris and the steps involved.     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. Jul 22

    2229 - FSA Nominations and CRP Options...Language in Ag Articles

    FSA County Committees and County LFPs Evolving Language in Agricultural Publications Improving Leased Pasture   00:01:05 – FSA County Committees and County LFPs: Starting today's show is David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses how producers can serve on county committees and how counties are qualifying for the Livestock Forage Program. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Evolving Language in Agricultural Publications: Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural specialist, keeps the show rolling as he explains how language in agricultural publications has changed over the decades. Publications with Terry's Article   00:23:05 – Improving Leased Pasture: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Scott Fritz and Dustin Pendell concludes today's show as they chat about what decisions need made when making improvements on leased pasture ground.  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.

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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
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today