Agriculture Today

Kansas State University

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. −11 h

    2219 - Livestock Forage Program Triggered in Kansas...Crop Herbicide Reminders

    Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred   00:01:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline: Today's show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights a few current farm programs including, acreage reporting, Livestock Forage Program and base acres. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing what herbicide questions she has been getting related to corn, grain sorghum and cotton. Late-Season Herbicide Applications in Corn Weed Control Challenges with Delayed Grain Sorghum Planting Weed Control Considerations for Non-Glyphosate Tolerant Cotton   00:23:05  – Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster concludes the show explaining how value can be added to open cattle.  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
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    2218 - Using Data for Fields and Spraying...Heat Impacting Livestock and Humans

    Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot Tracking Dairy Heat Stress   00:01:05 – Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying: Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, starts today's show discussing how producers can use mapping from harvest to learn more about their field and how drones can be used for spraying.  Beyond Yield Maps Drone Imagery and Artificial Intelligence for Weed Mapping and Postemergence Herbicide Applications   00:12:05 – Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot: Continuing the show is K-State's Kelsie Doty and A.J. Tarpoff with a few reminders about keeping yourself and livestock cooler in the summer heat. Kelsie's Full Segment A.J.'s Full Segment   00:23:05  – Tracking Dairy Heat Stress: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he says how some dairies use monitoring systems that track heat stress before visible symptoms appear. For those without that technology, he says checking cooling systems daily is critical.      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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    2217 - Cattle and Cutout Prices...Pokeweed in Fields

    Cattle and Packer Market Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff Pond Turnover   00:01:05 – Cattle and Packer Market: Getting the show started is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about feeder cattle, packer economics and what else is impacting cattle prices.   00:12:05 – Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses pokeweed in fields and what soybean growers need to keep in mind with herbicides and growth stage. World of Weeds: Pokeweed Herbicide Application Cutoffs for Flowering Soybeans   00:23:05  – Pond Turnover: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, ends today's show as he explains what pond turnover is and how it can be noticed.      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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    2216 - Grain Market Response to Reports...Can Humans get New World Screwworm?

    Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports Human Aspect of New World Screwworm Fertilizing Tomato Plants   00:01:05 – Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with a grain market update as he reviews the recent USDA acreage and grain stocks reports. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Human Aspect of New World Screwworm: Continuing the show is part of a webinar on New World screwworm where Erin Petro from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment discusses the human aspect of the pest. New World Screwworm Webinar AgManager.info   00:23:05  – Fertilizing Tomato Plants: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining when tomato plants should be fertilized during the season for healthy tomato plant growth with maximum yield.      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. 1 juli

    2215 - U.S. Landmark Legal Decisions...Soil, Water and Crop Quality

    Court Rulings Impact Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1 Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2   00:01:05 – Court Rulings Impact: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins the show as he reviews new Supreme Court rulings and what they mean for people and agricultural producers. The Supreme Court's New Rulings Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1: Continuing the show is K-State watershed specialist Stacie Minson, K-State soil scientist Augustine Obour and K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon as they explain how the large amounts of rains in June could have impacted soil health and quality and how moisture like that can be utilized.   00:23:05  – Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2: Stacie, Augustine and Logan end the show as they wrap up their conversation on water, crop and soil quality.  Kansas Water Institute     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. 30 juni

    2214 - Understanding More About Hantavirus...Goat and Sheep Breeding

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus: Starting the show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss hantavirus and how it is transmitted. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding: Kelsey Bentley, K-State small ruminant specialist, continues today's show as she shares reminders for goat and sheep producers as they get ready for breeding season.    00:23:05  – Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show providing an update on the New World screwworm and reminds Kansas dairy farmers to continue monitoring their herds and calving areas for signs of New World screwworm.      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. 29 juni

    2213 - Calm Cattle Market...Starting to See Brown Recluse Spiders

    Cattle Prices and Meat Demand Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference   00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show as he talks about the mostly calm cattle market and how people's finances impact their meat protein purchases. Glynn on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out: K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show rolling as he chats about brown recluse spiders. Jeff shares where they are most likely to be found and what control may work.   00:23:05  – Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference: Today's show ends with Lexi Averhoff from Kansas FFA discussing her involvement with the Washington Leadership Conference and what she learned to bring back home to her community.  ksFFA.org     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. 26 juni

    2212 - Waiting on USDA Reports for the Grain Market...Corn Disease Concerns

    How the Grain Market is Looking Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid   00:01:05 – How the Grain Market is Looking: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he talks about downward trends for corn, soybeans and wheat in the futures. He also disucsses upcoming report expectations. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases: K-State Extension row crop specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, keeps the show moving as he covers what concerns there currently are for corn, including tar spot, rusts, corn stunt and corn leafhoppers. Kansas Corn Disease Tracker Fungicide Considerations and Field Scouting Corn Disease in Kansas Tar Spot in Kansas   00:23:05  – Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid: Wrapping up the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he recaps our recent cool and wet weather and the change to hot and humid that we should 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 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.