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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 2d ago

    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

  3. 3d ago

    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

  4. 4d ago

    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

  5. Jun 26

    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

  6. Jun 25

    2211 - What is Popular in Dairy Products...How the Perception of Dairy has Shifted

    Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1 Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2 Destructive Pests and Bacteria   00:01:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1: K-State's Mike Brouk and Midwest Dairy's Maureen Windisch start today's show as they take a look into the dairy industry and what dairy products are preferred by consumers. They also discuss how the perception of dairy has changed and if it has impacted dairy producers.   00:12:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2: The show and conservation continue with Mike and Maureen as they chat about dairy and customer preferences. K-State Dairy Midwestdairy.com   00:23:05  – Destructive Pests and Bacteria: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, ends today's show explaining fire blight, a highly destructive bacterial disease that can damage apple, pear and other trees in the rose family. He also mentions 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.

    28 min

  7. Jun 24

    2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth

    Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas 4-H Summer Enrichment Program Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?   00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas: Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he recaps the recent visit from the undersecretary of farm production and conservation. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – 4-H Summer Enrichment Program: Kansas 4-H summer enrichment program administrator Regan Gleason continues the show discussing the 4-H Summer Enrichment Program and what they hope it provides to Kansas youth. Kansas4-H.org KSWheat.com   00:23:05  – Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?: Brad White, Todd Gunderson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Logan Thompson end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast talking about raising beef cattle in confinement. 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

  8. Jun 23

    2209 - What is Being Expected for Farm Income...Cattle in the Feedlot

    Farm Income Projections for Kansas Focusing on Feedlot Data Dairy Commodity Price Comparison   00:01:05 – Farm Income Projections for Kansas: Joe Parcell, director of K-State's Risk Management Center, begins today's show discussing what he is seeing for Kansas farm income projections and what could have the biggest influence. AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Focusing on Feedlot Data: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, keeps the show rolling as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots and what is showing seasonality. Focus on Feedlots   00:23:05  – Dairy Commodity Price Comparison: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at how dairy farmers have compared to other commodity prices over the last 10 years. He says the increase in cull cow prices has been a bright spot, but only a slight increase in milk prices isn't helping the bottom line.       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