Agriculture Today

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Agriculture Today

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. 1D AGO

    1889 - Grain Market Balances...Hot, Dry and Windy in Kansas

    Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1 Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2 High Fire Weather Concerns   00:01:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1: A grain market update from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kickstart today’s show. In two segments, they discuss corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat as well as the macroeconomic topics of freight and the U.S. dollar.   00:12:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2: In the second segment, Dan and Guy continue their grain market conversation. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – High Fire Weather Concerns: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says how recent and forecasted weather is creating greater fire concerns.     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 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

    28 min

  2. 2D AGO

    1888 - HPAI Still in Kansas...Fly Control

    Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations Planting in March   00:01:05 – Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Starting today’s show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he talks about the current state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and the U.S. agriculture.ks.gov   00:12:05 – Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, keeps the show moving as she discusses how cattle producers can hopefully get flies under control in 2025. veterinaryentomology.org/vetpestx   00:23:05 – Planting in March: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, wraps today’s show as he looks at some of the cool-season crops that can be planted in March.       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 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

    28 min

  3. 3D AGO

    1887 - Discharging of Pollutants in Water...Can Farms Pay Back Debt?

    Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption Debt Repayment Capacity Cattle Inventory   00:01:05 – Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a part of the Clean Water Act. He talks about how agricultural irrigation has a return flow exemption. Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Debt Repayment Capacity: K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell keep today’s show rolling as they explain the debt repayment capacity for U.S. crop businesses. They explain major contributors and what they are watching. Debt Repayment Capacity Among U.S. Crop Farm Businesses AgManager.info raff.missouri.edu   00:23:05 – Cattle Inventory: Ending the show is Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster with special guest Juliana Ranches as they converse about figures from the cattle inventory report on part of a Cattle Chat episode. 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 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

    28 min

  4. 4D AGO

    1886 - Genetic Modification, Engineering and Editing...Hopefully Increasing Milk Consumption

    Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1 Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2 New Dairy Product   00:01:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Alison Van Eenennaam, a U.C. Davis professor of cooperative extension who was a speaker at K-State Cattlemen’s Day. Alison talks about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing and what has been done so far in the industry and where we could be going.   00:12:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2: Alison continues the show with her conversation about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing in her second segment. Alison Van Eenennaam Animal Biotechnology at U.C. Davis   00:23:05 – New Dairy Product: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at a new product from Dairy Farmers of America that contains less sugar than regular milk and 9 grams of crude protein. The goal is to increase consumption of fluid milk and offer a healthy alternative to plant-based beverages.     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 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

    28 min

  5. 5D AGO

    1885 - Cattle Prices...Agriculture Worker Safety

    Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt Safety Training for Agriculture Vernal Ponds and Salamanders   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show as he discusses the current market, trade, consumer confidence and debt.   00:12:05 – Safety Training for Agriculture: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show moving as he explains the duty of safety agriculture employers have for their business. He also talks about an upcoming 30 hour OSHA training. OSHA General Industry Course KSUbeef.org   00:23:05 – Vernal Ponds and Salamanders: Concluding the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he shares what vernal ponds are and what they provide to livestock and wildlife.      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 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

    28 min

  6. MAR 7

    1884 - Grain Market Projections...Conversations at Work

    Grain Market Volatility Workplace Communication Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather   00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook where he touches on the markets recent volatility and WASDE report expectations. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Workplace Communication: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner keeps the show rolling as he talks about the value of communication in the workplace and shares a few reminders about good communication with listeners. Communication in the Workplace   00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how Kansas has experienced a wide variety of weather in the past week and if it can be expected again.     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 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

    28 min

  7. MAR 6

    1883 - Precision Ag Specialist...Horse Judging

    Precision Agriculture in Kansas Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest At Home Prairie   00:01:05 – Precision Agriculture in Kansas: Beginning today’s show is K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi as he explains his work with precision agriculture and what he is excited to work on for farmers and ranchers. drjoshi@ksu.edu 785-532-2273   00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest: Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, keeps the show rolling as she highlights the winners from the Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama and where people can compete in a horse judging contest. Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Kansas4H.org KSUbeef.org KBC@KansasBeef.org 785-273-5225   00:23:05 – At Home Prairie: Johnson County natural resources Extension agent, Amy Keigher, end the show as she discusses how to create a thriving prairie habitat at home.   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 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

    28 min

  8. MAR 5

    1882 - Crop Rotation Research...Bull Condition Fertility

    Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1 Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage Appropriate Bull Condition   00:01:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1: K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and agricultural economics professor Beth Yeager kick off today’s show as they explain research that looks into cover crops, double-crop soybeans and nitrogen in crop rotations to see how it impacts soil and profitability. agronomy@k-state.edu agec@k-state.edu    00:12:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage: After a little more from Kraig and Beth, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, keeps the show rolling as she reminds listeners of deadlines and dairy margin coverage. Farmers.gov  Service Centers   00:23:05 – Appropriate Bull Condition: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White and special guest Pedro Fontes discussing the effects of over-conditioning bulls on fertility as part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. 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 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

    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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
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    Agriculture Today

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