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. 2 DAYS AGO

    1874 - Grain Market Price Closes...Legacy Sale

    Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale Finally, Warmer Weather Forecasted   00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kickstarts today’s show as he discusses the futures market and how transportation costs are impacting prices. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale: Keeping the show rolling is K-State’s Shane Werk and Chris Mullinix as they talk about the upcoming K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale. They share what cattle they are excited about for the day. The Legacy Sale   00:23:05 – Finally, Warmer Weather Forecasted: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he says how Kansas faired this past week and if we are likely going to see a repeat.     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. 3 DAYS AGO

    1873 - Regenerative Agriculture and Profits...Agricultural Tech Conference

    KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability Agriculture Technologies Conference Vermicomposting for the Garden   00:01:05 – KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability: Chelsea Plummer with the Kansas Farm Management Association kicks off today’s show with part of their podcast where she talked with K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Delide Joseph about their research on conversation practices and farm profitability. KFMA Podcast   00:12:05 – Agriculture Technologies Conference: Keeping the show rolling is Luke Byers, John West and Darren Hofmann as they converse about the Kansas Agricultural Technologies Conference and who they are excited to hear present. KARTA-online.org   00:23:05 – Vermicomposting for the Garden: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show discussing vermicomposting – a method of composting that uses worms to break down food scraps and other organic materials into compost for use in gardens and houseplants.     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. 4 DAYS AGO

    1872 - Livestock Indemnity...Cattlemen's Day

    Livestock and Crop FSA Programs K-State Cattlemen's Day Adapting Mineral Programs   00:01:05 – Livestock and Crop FSA Programs: Beginning the show today is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he reminds producers about the Livestock Indemnity Program, American Relief Act bill, ARC and PLC. AgManager.info USDA.gov Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, adds to today’s show as he previews the upcoming K-State Cattlemen’s Day. He discusses the presenters and their topics and what he hopes attendees get from the day. asi.k-state.edu/stockmensdinner KSUBeef.org   00:23:05 – Adapting Mineral Programs: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson wrap the show for today with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explained mineral need changes during the calendar year and cattle cycle. 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. 5 DAYS AGO

    1871 - Being Responsible with Wildlife Harvest...Planting Soybeans Sooner

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest Early Planting Soybean Research How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need?   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. This week the pair converse about ethical and responsible harvest. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Early Planting Soybean Research: Keeping today’s show moving is Eric Adee, K-State agronomist in charge of the Kansas River Valley and East Central Kansas experiment fields, as he explains research that he has been working on that looks into early planting soybeans.   00:23:05 – How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need?: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show explaining how dairy farmers can use what’s called the “heifer completion rate” to help determine how large their heifer production needs to be every year.     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. 6 DAYS AGO

    1870 - Cattle Outlook...Staying Safe with Grain Bins

    Cattle and Retail Meat Prices Grain Bin Safety Establishing Native Grasses   00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Meat Prices: Kicking off today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market outlook. He recaps the market as well as provides an update on retail meat prices and imports from Mexico.  LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: K-State outreach specialist in grain storage and feed manufacturing at the IGP Institute, Carlos Campabadal, continues the show as he talks about grain bin safety and shares reminders for farmers and operations.  ngfa.org geaps.com IGP Institute   00:23:05 – Establishing Native Grasses: Tina Sullivan, K-State northeast area agronomist, wraps today’s show as she shares tips for growers who want to establish native grasses. eupdate.agronomy.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

  6. FEB 14

    1869 - World Grain Market...Still Chilly in Kansas

    Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1 Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2 Continued Snow in Kansas   00:01:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, get today’s show rolling with a two-segment grain market outlook. In their first segment, they discuss things happening on a macro level as well as the wheat market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2: The second segment with Dan and Guy contains their conversation on the corn, grain sorghum and soybean market domestically and internationally.    00:23:05 – Continued Snow in Kansas: A weather forecast from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show as he shares with listeners if we are going to continue to see snow in the next week. He also mentions temperatures swings parts of Kansas may see.     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. FEB 13

    1868 - Preemergence Control of Kochia...Wildfire Awareness

    Getting Control of Kochia Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial   00:01:05 – Getting Control of Kochia: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show as she reminds growers of the importance of controlling kochia pre-emergence. She shares tips and why it is crucial. Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu   00:12:05 – Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week is taking place this week, so Kansas Forest Service fire prevention specialist Shawna Hartman joins today’s show to explain a few of the costs of wildfires. Kansas Forest's WRAP Protecting Your Home from Wildfire KansasForests.org   00:23:05 – Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial: Concluding the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, who discusses the benefits of a therapeutic garden.     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. FEB 12

    1867 - Ag Law Cases in 2024 Still Happening in 2025...4-H Opportunities

    3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024 Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle?   00:01:05 – 3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show by highlighting three developments that took place in 2024 for agricultural law and taxation. The "Not Quite" Top Ten   00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills: Continuing the show is Kansas 4-H’s Beth Hinshaw and Dona Ratliff as they talk about Kansas 4-H Days and Citizenship in Action, respectively. Kansas4H.org Kansas 4-H Facebook 785-532-5800   00:23:05 – Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle?: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Ty Lawrence ends today’s show as they converse about the difference between maximization and optimization for 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 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
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today

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