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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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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.

    1679 - Kochia in Wheat Fields...Fieldwork Capacity

    1679 - Kochia in Wheat Fields...Fieldwork Capacity

    Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest Fieldwork Capacity Tool Irrigating at Home  
    00:01:05 – Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, gets today’s show rolling by talking about kochia and how wheat growers might be able to manage it before and after harvest.

    Pre-harvest Weed Control in Wheat
    Control of Late-Emerging Kochia in Wheat or Wheat Stubble
    eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu
    kgehl@ksu.edu
     
    00:12:05 – Fieldwork Capacity Tool: K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin continues the show by talking about an assessing fieldwork capacity tool and how farmers can utilize it.
    Assessing Fieldwork Capacity in Your State
     
    00:23:05 – Irrigating at Home: Ending the show is Jay Harris, Extension horticulture agent for the Cottonwood District, as he discusses harvesting and using rainwater for irrigating home gardens and landscapes, which is from this month’s K-State Garden Hour.
    K-State Garden Hour
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1678 - What's Happening with Swampbuster...USDA Reporting

    1678 - What's Happening with Swampbuster...USDA Reporting

    Update on the Swampbuster Act Development of USDA Reports Managing Twin Calves  
    00:01:05 – Update on the Swampbuster Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show with an update on the Swampbuster Act and what impactful cases are currently taking place.
    What's Going on with Swampbuster?
    Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR
    Roger on AgManager.info
     
    00:12:05 – Development of USDA Reports: K-State’s Glynn Tonsor and Joe Parcell continue today’s show as they talk about the value of USDA reports and what they are doing to figure out worthwhile reports to continue to be produced.
    Swine Contract Library
    Cattle Contract Library
     
    00:23:05 – Managing Twin Calves: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Eduarda Bortoluzzi with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing management techniques for twin beef calves.

    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

    • 27 min
    1677 - Getting Big Fish in Ponds...Identifying Cattle Lameness

    1677 - Getting Big Fish in Ponds...Identifying Cattle Lameness

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish Lameness in Cattle Expanding Dairy Industry  
    00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discusses how to grow big fish in ponds.
    Fins, Fur and Feathers
    K-State Wildlife
     
    00:12:05 – Lameness in Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues the show by talking about the different reasons cattle could be lame and how to identify them.
     
    00:23:05 – Expanding Dairy Industry: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by discussing the expansion taking place within the dairy industry, including Kansas, and where profitability on dairy farms might be headed.
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1676 - Cattle Market Recovery...Visiting K-State for a Semester

    1676 - Cattle Market Recovery...Visiting K-State for a Semester

    Heavier Cattle Carcasses Australian Student Visiting K-State Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young  
    00:01:05 – Heavier Cattle Carcasses:  A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show. He explains that carcass weights have increased, and he shares why that is.
     
    00:12:05 – Australian Student Visiting K-State: Libby Falkiner keeps the show rolling as she talks about her experience at K-State and what brought here from Australia for the semester.

    angusaustralia.com.au
     
    00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young: Ending the show is another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Jim Young from Kiowa County. Jim talks about how he got into hauling hay in Kansas and what have been some of his biggest challenges.
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1675 - A Look at the Grain Market...Tornadoes in Kansas

    1675 - A Look at the Grain Market...Tornadoes in Kansas

    Grain Market Trends and Update Past and Future Severe Weather Winter Canola Field Day  
    00:01:05 – Grain Market Trends and Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan talks about current market trends as well as how planting is going and weather impacts.
    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info
    Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar
     
    00:12:05 – Past and Future Severe Weather: Continuing the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a recap and update on the weather. He reviews the previous week’s weather and explains the current pattern.
    Mesonet.ksu.edu
     
    00:23:05 – Winter Canola Field Day: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm finishes this week’s shows with a preview of the upcoming winter canola field day for current and hopefully future growers.
    Winter Canola Field Day - May 16
    RSVP - Sprite@ksu.edu or 785-532-5776
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1674 - Bagworms...Construction on Campus

    1674 - Bagworms...Construction on Campus

    Bagworms Taking on Trees April Statewide and Campus Update Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm  
    00:01:05 – Bagworms Taking on Trees: Beginning today’s show is Blaine Stroble, Northeast community district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, to discuss bagworms and how they damage trees but also be managed.
    Bagworms
    KansasForests.org
     
    00:12:05 – April Statewide and Campus Update: K-State’s Ernie Minton keeps the show rolling by discussing his monthly Statewide e-newsletter. He also mentions what is currently taking place on K-State’s Manhattan campus.
    April Statewide
    Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter
    KLA.org
     
    00:23:05 – Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm: Cynthia Domenghini, a horticulture and garden management instructor in Kansas State University’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, ends today’s show by providing information for cleaning up a storm-damaged landscape.
     
     
    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

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

Western Kansas Agriculturalist ,

Good Overall View of Kansas Agriculture

Provides great insights around what is going on around the state. Implementing more agronomy insights would be helpful.

Comcke ,

Want more agronomy

Good show but it’s really grain and livestock heavy. Would like more agronomy info

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