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. 17h ago

    2195 - Scam in Rural Real Estate...How Kansas Wheat is Doing

    Farmland Fraud Kansas Wheat Crop Update Maximizing Beef on Dairy Cattle   00:01:05 – Farmland Fraud: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins the show as he discusses farmland scams and what issues they are creating for landowners and how they can help protect their property. Farmland Title Fraud: An Escalating Crisis in Rural Real Estate   00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Crop Update: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, continue the show as they update Kansas wheat crop conditions and its biggest impacts.   00:23:05  – Maximizing Beef on Dairy Cattle: Ending the show is part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast as Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Brad White chat about maximizing efficiency for beef on dairy 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

  2. 1d ago

    2194 - Invasive Species in Water...Dredging of Sedimentation

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Aquatic Species Water Injection Dredging Dairy Product Wins   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Aquatic Species: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they discuss invasive aquatic species and what people need to remember. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Water Injection Dredging: Trisha Moore, associate professor in K-State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, continues today's show as she describes water injection dredging and its impact on sedimentation in water.   00:23:05  – Dairy Product Wins: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying milk production numbers from 2025 show that cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese and dry whey products have been bright spots for the dairy industry.     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. 2d ago

    2193 - Financial Sentiment Impacts on the Cattle Market...Mitigating Heat Concerns

    Monitoring the Cattle Market Livestock Heat Stress, Part 1 Livestock Heat Stress, Part 2   00:01:05 – Monitoring the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show with an update on the cattle market, feedlot returns and the recent Meat Demand Monitor.  Meat Demand Monitor Feedlot Returns Cattle Auctions   00:12:05 – Livestock Heat Stress, Part 1: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, continues today's show as he explains what heat stress is for livestock, the most common causes and what producers can be doing to help reduce heat generating events. KSUBeef.org   00:23:05  – Livestock Heat Stress, Part 2: Ending the show is A.J. Tarpoff as he continues with heat stress reminders and what people should do when their animals start getting too hot.      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. 5d ago

    2192 - Ongoing Grain Market Seasonality...Cotton Thrips

    Trend Factors for the Grain Market Early Season Cotton Pests Precipitation in Kansas   00:01:05 – Trend Factors for the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off the show with his grain market update where we chats about seasonal trends and the biggest factors impacting the market. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Early Season Cotton Pests: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show with his discussion on early season cotton pests and why volunteer soybean is an issue in cotton. Cotton Insect Pest Management Publication Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu   00:23:05  – Precipitation in Kansas: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with what parts of Kansas have seen rain and what pattern he is seeing for our forecast.      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. 6d ago

    2191 - Looking at Fields from a Drone...Helping Have Healthy Animals

    Crop Scouting with Drones Summer Reminders from a Veterinarian Warm-Season Vegetables   00:01:05 – Crop Scouting with Drones: The show starts with Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, as he explains how drones can be used for scouting crop fields and what he is currently evaluating.   00:12:05 – Summer Reminders from a Veterinarian: Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, keeps today's show going as he discusses paperwork and testing for transporting animals, biosecurity reminders and an upcoming event that brings a unique perspective to livestock health. agriculture.ks.gov   00:23:05  – Warm-Season Vegetables: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show providing tips for selecting and planting warm-season vegetables.      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. May 27

    2190 - Programs at FSA for Drought and Disaster...Getting Cattle Enough Mineral

    Farm Service Agency Reporting Mineral Considerations for Cattle Cattle Risk Management   00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Reporting: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts off the show chatting about reporting producers can get done in the offices and what programs are available for drought and disasters. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Mineral Considerations for Cattle: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues today's show as he explains the important factors of mineral for cattle and what sometimes gets forgotten by producers. KSUBeef.org   00:23:05  – Cattle Risk Management: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster discussing risk management options for cattle operations.  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

  7. May 26

    2189 - Cattle Trade and Weather...Chinch Bugs Concerns

    Cattle Port Facilities and Trade Chinch Bugs in Kansas Dairy Checkoff Program   00:01:05 – Cattle Port Facilities and Trade: Beginning the show is a cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, discussing his recent visit to New Mexico, what their port facilities for cattle look like and trade with other countries.    00:12:05 – Chinch Bugs in Kansas: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he chats about chinch bugs and what crops he is concerned about because of the pest. entomology.ksu.edu  Crop Insects in Kansas   00:23:05  – Dairy Checkoff Program: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining how the mandatory, USDA-supervised Dairy Checkoff Program benefits Kansas dairy producers and consumers.      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. May 22

    2188 - Grain Trade Deal...Understanding the Past Week of Weather

    Deals and Movement in the Grain Market A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas Focus on Feedlot Data   00:01:05 – Deals and Movement in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show as he talks about movement in futures and cash, more data from the WASDE report and the U.S. and China trade deal. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond continues the show as he discusses the large differences in the weather for the past week and what we can be expecting for the unofficial start of summer.  Mesonet.ksu.edu   00:23:05  – Focus on Feedlot Data: Wrapping up the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he reviews the Focus on Feedlot data and what it shows for the cattle industry.  Focus on Feedlots Monthly Reports     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
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Agriculture Today

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