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. 15h ago

    2250 - Western Kansas Research Learning...Sheep and Meat Goats at K-State

    K-State Western Kansas Field Days K-State Sheep and Meat Goat Center Horticultural Insect Pests   00:01:05 – K-State Western Kansas Field Days: Beginning the show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State graduate student, Zach Carson, as they chat about the upcoming Western Kansas Research-Extension field days and what unique opportunities are available. Garden City Hays Tribune   00:12:05 – K-State Sheep and Meat Goat Center: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, keeps the show rolling as she highlights the Sheep and Meat Goat Center at K-State and what makes the facility standout and be educational. Sheep and Meat Goat Center Dahmer - dahmerp@ksu.edu Bentley - kbentley@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Horticultural Insect Pests: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show with a report on several insect pests that are currently active in Kansas: bagworms, lace bugs, two-spotted spider mites and squash bugs.      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

    2249 - Drought and Climate Anxiety and Kansas Research and Extension Centers

    Drought and Climate Can Impact Health Kansas Research and Extension Centers Weaning Calves with Limited Handling   00:01:05 – Drought and Climate Can Impact Health: Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community Health at K-State, begins today's show with information on how long-term drought and climate-anxiety can become a chronic anxiety that affects our health.   00:12:05 – Kansas Research and Extension Centers: Continuing the show is Brian Olson and Bob Weaber, department heads of Kansas Research and Extension Centers, as they chat about what the centers bring to Kansas agriculture and Extension. Western Research and Extension Center Eastern Research and Extension Center   00:23:05 – Weaning Calves with Limited Handling: And for this week's Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast segment, the team answers a question about weaning calves from large grazing allotments where producers have limited opportunities to handle animals before weaning.

  3. 2d ago

    2248 - Silage Harvest Safety Reminders and K-State's Beef Stocker Unit

    Silage Harvest Safety K-State's Beef Stocker Unit Four Tips for Harvesting Silage   00:01:05 – Silage Harvest Safety: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, starts off the show as he chats about safety reminders for silage harvest from chopping, hauling and packing. KSUBeef.org  00:12:05 – K-State's Beef Stocker Unit: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Dale Blasi, highlights the work the Beef Stocker Unit does to benefit the beef industry and students at K-State. K-State Beef Stocker Unit Beef Stocker Field Day 00:23:05 – Four Tips for Harvesting Silage: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, covers four key considerations when harvesting silage: dry matter content, layering, number of tractors needed and getting it covered as quickly as possible.

  4. 3d ago

    2247- Cattle Market Uncertainty and the History of the Hal Ross Flour Mill

    Uncertainty in the Cattle Market History of the Hal Ross Flour Mill Desired Plants for Hunting Plots   00:01:05 – Uncertainty in the Cattle Market: Starting off the show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update where he notes what has added to uncertainty and if the fundamentals are still holding strong.    00:12:05 – History of the Hal Ross Flour Mill: Paul Blodgett, operations manager of the Hal Ross Flour Mill, continues the show as he explains what makes the mill unique for the industry and students wanting to learn more.  Hal Ross Flour Mill Grains.k-state.edu   00:23:05 – Desired Plants for Hunting Plots: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, concludes the show with information on what he sees as hunting plots and the plants he recommends for them.

  5. 6d ago

    2246 - Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets...What Farmers and USDA See for the Crop

    A Bit of a Surprise for Corn and Sorghum Balance Sheets Numbers from Wheat and Soybean Reports More Hot Kansas Weather   00:01:05 – A Bit of a Surprise for Corn and Sorghum Balance Sheets: A slightly surprising WASDE report is what K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, begin today's show discussing. They talk about corn and grain sorghum in the first segment.   00:12:05 – Numbers from Wheat and Soybean Reports: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling as they explain what changes the reports showed for wheat and soybeans. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – More Hot Kansas Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show with his weather forecast where he explains if we will get a break from the summer heat and if it will only be temporary.      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. Aug 13

    2245 - Key Focus on Feedlot Data Points...Pests Eating Weeds and Alfalfa

    Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs   00:01:05 – Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards: Getting the show started is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots report and what data points are starting to show consistency. Focus on Feedlots Reports Asi.K-State.edu KSUBeef.org   00:12:05 – Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, continues the show chatting about webworms and what their favorite food source is and what damage they can do to grower's fields. Webworms are Active in Pigweed and Alfalfa in Western Kansas   00:23:05 – Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying how providing adequate watering is one of the most important factors in determining the success or failure of a lot of young trees and shrubs.      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. Aug 12

    2244 - How One Bad Crop Influences the Economy...Late-Season Pests in Cotton

    What Does a Bad Wheat Crop Mean for the Economy? Stink Bugs and Bollworms in Cotton Balancing Creep Feeding and Pasture Management   00:01:05 – What Does a Bad Wheat Crop Mean for the Economy?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he discusses how a loss from the wheat crop doesn't mean that agriculture operations are failing.  A Bad Wheat Crop is Not a Farm Economic Collapse Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Stink Bugs and Bollworms in Cotton: Continuing the show is K-State's Logan Simon and Anthony Zukoff as they explain stink bugs and bollworms in cotton and what management strategies are available to growers.  Late-Season Insect Pest Considerations and Bt Stewardship in Cotton   00:23:05 – Balancing Creep Feeding and Pasture Management: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster talk about creep feeding calves and pasture management.  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.

  8. Aug 11

    2243 - Explaining Bad Pond Advice...Weed Control in Smooth Bromegrass

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice Weeds in Smooth Bromegrass Whole Milk Sold in 2025   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice: Beginning the show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they chat about what pond advice they have heard before and if they agree or disagree. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Weeds in Smooth Bromegrass: K-State's Molly Reichenborn and Sarah Ganske keep the show rolling discussing what weeds might be in smooth bromegrass and their recommendation for management.  Summer Weed Control Options in Smooth Bromegrass Hayfields and Pastures   00:23:05  – Whole Milk Sold in 2025: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show explaining the survey results from the Central Milk Marketing Order of retail prices for conventional whole milk sold in 2025 in select grocery stores and convenience store chains in Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver and Wichita.      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

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