Agriculture Today

HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update 2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow Cover Crops with Companion Planting

 

00:01:05 – HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update: Beginning today’s show is an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle herds from Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith. 

agriculture.ks.gov

 

00:12:05 – 2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow: The 2024 Alumni Fellow from K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Howard Erickson continues today’s show as he talks about what brought him to K-State initially and what he did when he returned as an instructor and researcher.

Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellows

 

00:23:05 – Cover Crops with Companion Planting: Pam Paulsen, Extension horticulture agent from Reno County, ends today’s show as she discussed the benefits of using cover crops in conjunction with companion planting as part of this month’s K-State Garden Hour.

 

 

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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

Co-Equal Ownership of Rights Soybean Planting Considerations Safety When Working with Cattle

 

00:01:05 – Co-Equal Ownership of Rights: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by reviewing his recent blog article “Rights of Co-Tenants.” He explains the issues that can come from estate planning and ownership.

Rights of Co-Tenants

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Soybean Planting Considerations: Continuing the show is K-State farming systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti as he talks through soybean planting considerations for row spacing, seeding rates and planting dates.

Soybean Row Spacing in Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Safety When Working with Cattle: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Dustin Pendell, Bob Weaber and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing using safety techniques when working with cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they discuss Chronic Wasting Disease and the concerns that come with it and how people can be watchful.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

 

00:12:05 – Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update: Next in the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, to provide answers to questions he has been receiving about termites and wheat aphids. He also gives an update on alfalfa weevils.

 

00:23:05 – Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell: With the low supply of replacement dairy heifers driving up costs, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing how to avoid making unnecessary culls and identify animals that should be sold.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market Conditions Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans Celebrating Earth Day

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Conditions: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discusses cattle on feed and cattle weights as well as the continued impact of HPAI on the cattle market.

 

00:12:05 – Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she talks about recent articles that share information on pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans and herbicide movement because of wind.

April 11 eUpdate

Pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans

Off-target movement of herbicides with wind erosion

Integrated Pest Management: New resource to help identify weeds in Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Celebrating Earth Day: Assistant director at the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, as she explains a project that people can do to celebrate Earth Day.  

Ksagclassroom.org

 

 

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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

Grain Market Conditions College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen Drought and Severe Weather

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Conditions: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the markets are holding and the current expectations with planting and weather.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's College of Agriculture 2024 Alumni Fellow Shelly Kessen. Shelly discusses her career and why communication is important for producers and consumers.

 

00:23:05 – Drought and Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with this week’s weather update. He talks about how Kansas experienced rain and drought expansion this week.  

 

 

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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

Internal and External Parasites in Cattle Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health Planting Warm-Season Vegetables

 

00:01:05 – Internal and External Parasites in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, begins today’s show by talking about internal and external parasites and what cattle producers can do to fight them.

 

00:12:05 – Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health: Continuing the show is Brad White and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State as they discuss published research that talks about how biosecurity practices can impact cow-calf herds.

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Planting Warm-Season Vegetables: As temperatures across Kansas continue to warm up, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, says it’s about time to plant warm-season vegetables to end the show for today.

 

 

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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

Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA White Grubs in Brome Fields Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations

 

00:01:05 – Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA: Getting today’s show started is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he discusses programs that he has been getting questions about. 

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – White Grubs in Brome Fields: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, continues the show as he talks about white grubs and the impact that are having in brome fields in Kansas. Anthony explains why this pest is not a concern every year.

K-State Entomology

Anthony Zukoff

azukoff@k-state.edu

 

00:23:05 – Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Jason Warner completes today’s show as the group converse about decreasing costs on cattle operations.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Canola Crop in Kansas Bovine Respiratory Disease Vaccine Controlling Flies on the Dairy

 

00:01:05 – Canola Crop in Kansas: Starting today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm to talk about the current state of the canola crop in Kansas. He says what the crop has experienced and what growers need to keep an eye on moving forward.

Spring Freeze Effects on Winter Canola

 

00:12:05 – Bovine Respiratory Disease Vaccine: Information about a newly developed Bovine Respiratory Disease vaccine from Louisiana State University professor of molecular virology Shafiqul Chowdhury keeps the show going as he talks about the benefits.

LSU-Developed Vaccine Could Save U.S. Cattle Industry $1 Billion Annually

 

00:23:05 – Controlling Flies on the Dairy: Now is the time to take steps to control fly breeding on dairy farms so to end today’s show K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk recommends focusing on three things: where flies rest, feed and breed.  

 

 

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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

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update on Crop Pests Snakes are Becoming More Active

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with a cattle market outlook. He talks about things taking place globally that can impact the market and provides an update on the Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Update on Crop Pests: Keeping the show rolling is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with an update on pests in fields. He talks about alfalfa weevils, pea aphids and what growers should be watching for in their fields moving forward.

 

00:23:05 – Snakes are Becoming More Active: Information about snakes from K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he explains why people will start seeing them more often and how they can end up in homes.

 

 

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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

 

April WASDE Report Review, Part 1 April WASDE Report Review, Part 2 Impactful Weather System for Kansas

 

00:01:05 – April WASDE Report Review, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen kick off today’s show by discussing the grain market both domestically and internationally. In the first segment they talk about the foreign exchange, wheat and corn.

 

00:12:05 – April WASDE Report Review, Part 2: The pair converse about grain sorghum, soybeans, cotton and transportation in the second segment.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:23:05 – Impactful Weather System for Kansas: Finishing the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he says how the state continues to experience fire weather but that could be changing for parts of the state with the next systems.

 

 

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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

Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook From Field Pennycress to CoverCress Reminder About Cicadas and Ticks

 

00:01:05 – Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook: Starting today’s show is Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell from K-State as they review the 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook. The pair summarizes crop, livestock and farm income projections.

State Farm Income Estimates

Agricultural Net Income Situation for Property Tax Calculations

Black Sea Agricultural Markets

Winning the Game Grain Marketing

 

00:12:05 – From Field Pennycress to CoverCress: The Elmer G. Heyne Crop Science lecturer at K-State, Ratan Chopra, continues the show as he talks about the work that has been done at CoverCress and how it could impact agriculture.

CoverCress.com

 

00:23:05 – Reminder About Cicadas and Ticks: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd has an update to finish today's show on the upcoming double emergence of 13-and 17-year cicadas and offers a word of caution regarding ticks.

 

 

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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

In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture Starter Fertilizer for Corn Where Cattle Are

 

00:01:05 – In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show with information about cases that involve the Clean Water Act and PFAS, both cases that could be impactful to agriculture.

Property Rights Edition - Blog Article

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Starter Fertilizer for Corn: Continuing the show is K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz as he talks about starter fertilizer for corn and the effects of placement.

Starter Fertilizer for Corn

 

00:23:05 – Where Cattle Are: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute finishes today’s show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson answer questions about cattle from Dustin Pendell.

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer Mineral Supplementation Heat Stress on Dry Dairy

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show as the pair talks about the value of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture and wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

 

00:12:05 – Mineral Supplementation: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner as he discusses mineral supplementation and the factors that can influence what producers purchase.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Heat Stress on Dry Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show with the negative effects of heat stress on dry cows and steps that can be taken to keep them cool.  

 

 

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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

News Impacting the Cattle Market Replacement Heifers and Open Cattle Faces in Agriculture: Zoe Kaiser

 

00:01:05 – News Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz kicks off today’s show. Lee also reviews the other disappearance category on USDA Cattle on Feed reports. 

Ag Decision Maker

USDA Hogs and Pigs Report

USMEF Article

 

00:12:05 – Replacement Heifers and Open Cattle: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute continues the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster discuss listener questions about replacement heifers and cattle coming back as open. 

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Zoe Kaiser: Finishing today’s show is another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Zoe Kaiser from Gove and Sheridan County. She explains her rural life and what makes her excited for the future of agriculture.  

zlkaiser07@gmail.com 

 

 

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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

Grain Prices Looking Forward EPA's Tailpipe Standard Windy in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Grain Prices Looking Forward: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market outlook. He talks about the current state of the market and what he thinks for prices moving forward.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – EPA's Tailpipe Standard: Continuing the show is Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe as he explains EPA’s recent Tailpipe Standard and how it can impact rural life and agriculture.

EPA's Tailpipe Standard Will Hurt Family Farms, U.S. Economy

 

00:23:05 – Windy in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up today’s show with a weather update. He says with the dry and windy weather people need to continue to have fire safety top of mind.  

Mesonet.ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Development of Nitrogen Loss Sampling Devices Coccidiosis in Calves Planting Easter Lilies Outside

 

00:01:05 – Development of Nitrogen Loss Sampling Devices: Starting the show today is K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz and K-State micrometeorologist Eduardo Santos as they talk about a project they are working on to minimize nitrogen loss.

K-State News Release

 

00:12:05 – Coccidiosis in Calves: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, continues today’s show by reviewing information about coccidiosis in cattle. He explains what age they are most likely to be impacted and how it can be managed.

Coccidiosis - MF-2209

 

00:23:05 – Planting Easter Lilies Outside: K-State horticulture and garden management instructor, Cynthia Domenghini, finishes the show as she discusses the process of moving Easter lilies outdoors, where they can become a permanent part of the home landscape with a few simple steps.

 

 

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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

FSA's ELAP Extension Condition of the Kansas Wheat Crop Combination Therapy in Cattle

 

00:01:05 – FSA's ELAP Extension: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, to discuss the expansion of the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program as well as the status of other FSA programs.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Condition of the Kansas Wheat Crop: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato keeps the show rolling as he explains the current condition of the wheat crop and addresses the freeze damage concern for wheat growers.

2024 Kansas Wheat

Injury Symptoms from Freeze Damage to Wheat

First Hollow Stem Update

 

00:23:05 – Combination Therapy in Cattle: The show winds up with K-State’s Brad White, Katie Long and Brian Lubbers with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they talk about a literature review on combination therapy.

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

Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 1 Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 2 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy

 

00:01:05 – Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 1: In a two-part segment, K-State Extension wheat pathologists and disease specialists, Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Erick DeWolf discuss wheat streak mosaic, wheat soilborne mosaic virus, wheat spindle streak mosaic virus, barley yellow dwarf and stripe rust. They talk about what growers should be scouting for and what they should do to prepare.

 

00:12:05 – Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 2: Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Erick Dewolf continue their conversation. 

Outlook for Stripe Rust in 2024 Kansas Wheat Crop

Foliar Fungicide Efficacy for Wheat Disease Management

Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by introducing us to the recipients of the 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy – Steve and Cindi Ohlde and their family with Ohlde Family Farms that has six sites.

 

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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

News Impacting the Cattle Market K-State Animal Science Academy and Judging Camp Using Grass Carp

 

00:01:05 – News Impacting the Cattle Market: Livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University starts today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses recent cattle market impacts and feeding risk management.

 

00:12:05 – K-State Animal Science Academy and Judging Camp: Next, we are joined by the program director for KASLA, Sharon Breiner, and K-State Livestock judging coach, Payton Dahmer, who provide information about the K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy and Champions Livestock Judging camp happening in June.

K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy

Champions Livestock Judging Camp

 

00:23:05 – Using Grass Carp: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps up the show by sharing how grass carps are a tool and not solution for managing plant growth in ponds.

 

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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

Reacting to Grain Reports HPAI in Kansas Dairy Cattle Spring Weather is Here

 

00:01:05 – Reacting to Grain Reports: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses the markets and recent NASS reports. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Prospective Plantings

Grain Stocks

 

00:12:05 – HPAI in Kansas Dairy Cattle: Continuing the show is Kansas animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, with an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza which has recently been identified in dairy cattle herds in Kansas.  

HPAI Detection in Kansas Dairy Herds

BQA Training in Manhattan

Finances and the Farm

Risk Management on the Farm

 

00:23:05 – Spring Weather is Here: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond completes today’s show with a typical spring weather update. He says how Kansas will continue to fluctuate temperature and precipitation.

 

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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

Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture Checking Soil Temperature Before Planting Corn Picking a Fruit Tree

 

00:01:05 – Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture: Beginning today’s show is Rattan Lal, K-State’s Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lecturer, as he discusses sustainable agriculture and how soil management impacts food and climate security.

Rattan Lal

Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship

 

00:12:05 – Checking Soil Temperature Before Planting Corn: K-State farming systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, continues the show as he reminds corn growers about the importance of soil temperature for planting and emergence.

Mesonet - Soil Temperature

Spring Planting in Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Picking a Fruit Tree: Rebecca McMahon, Extension Local Food Systems Program administrator, finishes the show as she covers the basics for selecting fruit tree varieties, such as apples, pears, peaches, cherries and plums. 

 

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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

Regulations for Prescribed Burning in Kansas Halter Breaking Calves Using Sexed Semen

 

00:01:05 – Regulations for Prescribed Burning in Kansas: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by reminding people of the rules and regulations that are involved with prescribed burning in Kansas.

Kansas Prescribed Burning - Rules and Regulations 

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Halter Breaking Calves: Keeping the show rolling is Butler County Extension agriculture agent Charlene Miller as she discusses her recommendations for halter breaking cattle and getting them prepared for showing.

Butler.ksu.edu 

 

00:23:05 – Using Sexed Semen: The show concludes today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Brian Lubbers and Select Sire’s Adrienne Lulay on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they talk about the use of sexed semen in commercial beef producer’s artificial insemination programs.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Management Grazing Cover Crops Feed Bunk Management

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Management: 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 they discuss grass management for wildlife and how livestock can play a beneficial role.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Drew Ricketts: aricketts@ksu.edu 

Joe Gerken: gerkenje@ksu.edu 

 

00:12:05 – Grazing Cover Crops: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, continue the show by talking through reminders for people wanting cattle to graze cover crops.

Does Grazing Cover Crops Impact Soil Properties?

Managing Spring-Planted Cover Crops for Grazing

Sandy Johnson: sandyj@ksu.edu 

John Holman: jholman@ksu.edu 

KSRE Bookstore

 

00:23:05 – Feed Bunk Management: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk finishes today’s show with the importance of proper feed bunk management and how the use of cameras and feed pushers can help prevent the feed bunk from becoming dry.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market Update Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills Commodity Futures Conference

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. She discusses current market conditions as well as a part of it that is growing fast this year.

LMIC.info

 

00:12:05 – Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills: Keeping the show rolling is Jayson Prentice with the Kansas Bureau of Air as he explains a recent study he contributed to that looked into smoke emissions from prescribed burning in the Flint Hills.

Measuring Smoke Emissions in The Flint Hills

ksfire.org

 

00:23:05 – Commodity Futures Conference: Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management at K-State, finishes today’s show with a preview of the upcoming Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference.

AgCon 2024

 

 

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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

Optimism in the Grain Market Invasive Tree and Bush Easy to Identify Right Now Spring Weather

 

00:01:05 – Optimism in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market update. He discusses the current Kansas market and how international issues could be making an impact. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Invasive Tree and Bush Easy to Identify Right Now: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service’s Ryan Rastok explaining why Callery pear trees should be removed from properties. He also shares information about bush honeysuckle.

Kansasforests.org

DeepRoots.org

 

00:23:05 – Spring Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, wraps up the show with a weather update. He says how spring weather is here and what Kansans can expect for the next week.

 

 

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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

Herbicides on Crop Fields Taking Care of Hogs Now to be Ready for Summer Marketing Preventing Crabgrass

 

00:01:05 – Herbicides on Crop Fields: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster kicks off today’s show discussing herbicide decisions for wheat and corn. She shares reminders for producers to think about for timing of application.

Pay Attention to Growth Stage for Spring Herbicide Decisions on Wheat

Residual Herbicides for Corn

 

00:12:05 – Taking Care of Hogs Now to be Ready for Summer Marketing: Continuing the show is Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, as he talks about things hog producers need to keep in mind for getting their livestock ready for summer marketing.

KSUSwine.org

 

00:23:05 – Preventing Crabgrass: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes today’s show discussing how to apply a crabgrass preventer this spring to help prevent crabgrass from taking over cool-season lawns this summer.

 

 

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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

Using Your FSA Program to Help After the Wildfires Farmers Defrauding Crop Insurance Answering Quick Cattle Questions

 

00:01:05 – Using Your FSA Program to Help After the Wildfires: Beginning the show today is Tonya Ackerman, Kansas FSA conservation and price support division chief, with how farmers and ranchers can help others dealing with loss from wildfire. She also provides an update on programs currently taking place.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Farmers Defrauding Crop Insurance: Roger McEowen and Jenny Ifft continue today’s show by explaining a recent legal issue farmers got into by tampering with rain gauges on federal property.

Press Release

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

AgManager.info

 

00:23:05 – Answering Quick Cattle Questions: K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers with the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast round out the show by discussing rapid fire questions involving breeding cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Celebrating Kansas Ag for Ag Day Growing Crabgrass for Cattle Establishing a Milking Routine

 

00:01:05 – Celebrating Kansas Ag for Ag Day: We start today’s show by talking with people from the current KARL class. Adam York, Kari West, Andrea Krauss, Mark Palen and Eli Svaty say what Kansas agriculture means to them to celebrate Ag Day.

www.KARLprogram.com

 

00:12:05 – Growing Crabgrass for Cattle: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show explaining how crabgrass, which is often considered a weed, can be effectively used as an alternative cattle forage.

Crabgrass Could Serve as an Alternative Cattle Forage

Crabgrass: An Alternative Cattle Forage

OSU - Crabgrass Variety Performance Tests

 

00:23:05 – Establishing a Milking Routine: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses the importance of having a standardized milking procedure to end the show. He says that makes it easier to train new employees and reduces the stress on the cows.

 

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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

Cattle Market Outlook Alfalfa Weevils and Pea Aphids This Time of Year Managing Moles

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: Kicking off today’s show is livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a cattle market update. He discusses futures, the recent Product of the USA label ruling and a meat processors program. 

 

00:12:05 – Alfalfa Weevils and Pea Aphids This Time of Year: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show by sharing answers to the many questions he has been getting about alfalfa weevils and pea aphids.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

Efficacy Trials

 

00:23:05 – Managing Moles: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes today’s show by talking about moles. He says why now is the time for people to be figuring out how to manage them and he also explains the different and best options to do so.

Video - Trapping Moles

 

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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

Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 1 Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 2 Spring Weather

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 1: We beings today’s show with 2 segments from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as they discuss the domestic and international grain market. The pair talks about corn, wheat and soybeans while Guy also shares information about the U.S. Dollar and shipping around the world. 

 

00:12:05 – Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 2: Dan and Guy continue their conversation about the grain market. 

WASDE Report

 

00:23:05 – Spring Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond completes the show with a weather update. He discusses the recent moisture in Kansas and the potential cooler temperatures we can expect into next week.

 

 

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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

Weak Calf Syndrome K-State Statewide Update Cicadas, Mites and Caterpillars

 

00:01:05 – Weak Calf Syndrome: Starting the show is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek as he informs cattle producers about weak calf syndrome and what the diagnostic lab is mostly commonly seeing as the cause of it this year.

ksvdl.org

866-512-5650

www.kla.org

 

00:12:05 – K-State Statewide Update: Ernie Minton, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today’s show by reviewing his top stories from his recent Statewide newsletter.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

AgKansitions.org

WalkKansas.org

ams.usda.gov

 

00:23:05 – Cicadas, Mites and Caterpillars: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show by discussing Brood 19 and Brood 13 cicadas that will be emerging this spring, and clover mites and the eastern tent caterpillar.

 

 

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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

Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers Estrus Synchronization for Services Average Age of Cattle Herds

 

00:01:05 – Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by discussing his recent blog article that covers various legal issues farmers and ranchers have found themselves in.

washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

Farm Bankruptcy; Sovereign Immunity; Farm Lease and Pipeline Damages

 

00:12:05 – Estrus Synchronization for Services: Continuing the show is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner as he reminds people about what needs to be considered before choosing and starting an estrus synchronization.

BeefRepro.org

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Average Age of Cattle Herds: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster conclude today’s show as they converse about the average age of a herd for cattle operations from their recent Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stocking Ponds with Fish TAPS Program and Competition Improving Pregnancy Rates

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stocking Ponds with Fish: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. The pair talks about what fish to stock ponds with as well as what fish should probably be avoided.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – TAPS Program and Competition: Keeping the show rolling is Brian Olson, head of the Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, with information about the TAPS competition in western Kansas.

www.k-state.edu/TAPS

Kansas Water Institute

 

00:23:05 – Improving Pregnancy Rates: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today's show discussing the potential causes for low reproductive efficiency and steps dairy producers can take to improve pregnancy and conception rates.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market Update and Meat Demand Monitor Liquid Nitrogen Safety Faces in Agriculture: John Schweizer

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and Meat Demand Monitor: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, with this week’s cattle market update. After the cattle outlook he also convers feedlot returns and the Meat Demand Monitor.

AgManager.info

KSUBeef.org

 

00:12:05 – Liquid Nitrogen Safety: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, continues the show as she discusses the importance of handling and storing semen tanks with liquid nitrogen properly.

Practice Good Habits to Ensure Safety When Handling Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: John Schweizer: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today’s show. John Schweizer with Alpha Ag Air talks about how he got into the ariel application business and how the challenges his business has faced our similar to most in agriculture.

Alpha Ag Air on Facebook

 

 

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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

WASDE Report Expectations Burning Pasture Impacting Tick Populations Receiving a Bit of Moisture

 

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market outlook. This week he talks about WASDE pre-report expectations and gives an overview of exports.   

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Burning Pasture Impacting Tick Populations: Keeping the show rolling is K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds with results from how the timing of burning pasture can affect tick populations differently.

Reducing Tick Populations Through Prescribed Burning

 

00:23:05 – Receiving a Bit of Moisture: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes today’s show with a weather update. He says while a lot of Kansas received moisture, we should still be watchful of fire dangers.

 

 

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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

First Hollow Stem in Wheat Prescribed Fire Reminders Gardening Wellness

 

00:01:05 – First Hollow Stem in Wheat: Kicking off today’s show is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, on how to identify first hollow stem in wheat and why cattle need to be pulled off from grazing at that stage.

Agronomy eUpdate

 

00:12:05 – Prescribed Fire Reminders: Dennis Carlson, assistant fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service, continues the show with reminders for prescribed fire as people might be preparing..

Kansasforests.org

mesonet.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Gardening Wellness: With the gardening season getting underway, Cynthia Domenghini, a horticulture and garden management instructor at K-State rounds out today’s show by providing tips for improving gardening safety and wellness.

 

 

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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

FSA Programs Opening and Closing Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Rommey Farms Replacement Heifer Vaccination Protocol

 

00:01:05 – FSA Programs Opening and Closing: Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency Dennis McKinney begins today’s show with information on a variety of programs for producers as many have deadlines soon.

Farmers.gov

USAjobs.gov

 

00:12:05 – Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Rommey Farms: Keeping the show rolling is Dana Vanlandingham from K-State’s college of veterinary medicine to discuss Japanese Encephalitis Virus. We are also joined by Ron Wilson, Director of the Huck Boyd National Institute, with a Kansas Profile on Rommey Farms.

Kansas Profile

 

00:23:05 – Replacement Heifer Vaccination Protocol: The show concludes today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they discuss constructing a plan to prevent disease outbreak with your replacement heifer pen.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Industry Training Course Price Discovery The Possibility of Dairy Herd Expansion

 

00:01:05 – Industry Training Course: Starting today’s show is Justin Waggoner, Extension beef cattle specialist, informing people about an upcoming 30-hour OSHA course for feedyard, dairy and agriculture workers.

OSHA General Industry Course

Kansas Custom Rates Survey

 

00:12:05 – Price Discovery: Jenny Ifft K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair continues the show by discussing what has come from price discovery. She also shares a quick farm bill update.

Historic ARC, PLC and SCO Payouts

Estimated County Outcome 2015-2022

 

00:23:05 – The Possibility of Dairy Herd Expansion: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today’s show by saying how one key ingredient – replacement heifers – may be missing from dairy herd expansion. That’s something he says to take into account when considering participation in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program.  

 

 

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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

Cattle Inventory Cycle Kansas Land Values Fertilizing Ponds

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory Cycle: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, kicks off today’s show. He discusses the inventory cycle and the recently released USDA cold storage report.

Cattle, sheep inventory cycles are changing

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Land Values: Keeping the show rolling is K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, with information about the Kansas Land Values book. She explains the land market trends she recognized when putting it together.

Kansas Land Values Book

 

00:23:05 – Fertilizing Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, finishes today’s show by saying who should be fertilizing their ponds and who shouldn't be. 

 

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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

Grain Market Outlook and Risk Management Kochia Control Fire Weather

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook and Risk Management: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. He talks about the current market conditions and options for risk management. 

 

00:12:08 – Kochia Control: Continuing the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster and K-State weed scientist Jeremie Kouame with why growers should be taking control of kochia in their fields right now.

Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Soybeans, Sunflowers, and Wheat

jkouame@ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Fire Weather: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Remond completes the shows for this week. Chip says how current conditions have a lot of fire risk and if that will change next week.

 

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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

2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 1 2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 2 Working with Fruit Trees

 

00:01:05 – 2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is Doug Bounds, state statistician for Kansas with the USDA, with a review of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this two-part interview Doug covers how much land is in Kansas farms as well as their economics and demographics. He also compares how 2022 looked in-relation to 2017.

 

00:12:05 – 2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 2: Doug Bounds continues talking about the 2022 Census of Agriculture. 

www.nass.usda.gov

Doug: 785-260-1508 or doug.bounds@usda.gov 

Fire Danger Forecast

 

00:23:05 – Working with Fruit Trees: Anthony Reardon, Johnson County horticulture agent, and Rebecca McMahon will be discussing “Selecting and Planting Fruit Trees for Kansas” on the March 6 K-State Garden Hour. Today, Anthony ends the show by providing a preview of how to plant and care for fruit trees.

K-State Garden Hour

 

 

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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

Protecting Animal Ag Facilities Wheat Rx Seminars How Long Young Bulls Should be Breeding

 

00:01:05 – Protecting Animal Ag Facilities: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today’s show with information about recent cases around animal ag facilities and free speech.

Animal Ag Facilities and Free Speech - Does the Constitution Protect Saboteurs? (An Update)

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Wheat Rx Seminars: Continuing the show is Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as he previews the upcoming Wheat Rx seminars in Dodge City and Wichita for wheat growers.  

Kansas Wheat Rx

 

00:23:05 – How Long Young Bulls Should be Breeding: The show wraps up today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. This week the group has a conversation about determining the length of a young bull’s breeding season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Vultures Grain Bin Safety Annual Checks with a Veterinarian

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Vultures: Starting the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they talk about vultures and what issues they could create for farmers.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: A discussion about grain bin safety with Oklahoma State University grain storage engineer, Carol Jones, keeps the show going. She mentions what can cause grain bin accidents and what to do if caught in grain.

jcarol@okstate.edu 

 

00:23:05 – Annual Checks with a Veterinarian: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk finishes today’s show by relaying the importance of annual herd checks and reviewing health records and events with your veterinarian.  

 

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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

Cattle Market Report Ukraine Going From 2023 to 2024 Why She Chose the WOEM Program

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Report: A cattle market update with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University begins today’s show. He discusses trade and the cattle on feed report.

 

00:12:05 – Ukraine Going From 2023 to 2024: Continuing the show is Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, with an update on Ukraine. She covers the financial state they are currently at and their goals for 2024.

Webinar on AgManager.info

 

00:23:05 – Why She Chose the WOEM Program: K-State wildlife and outdoor enterprise management student Lilly Nelsons concludes today’s show by sharing why she came to K-State and how WOEM is helping her for the future.

Wildlife & Outdoor Enterprise Management

 

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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

Grain Market Futures Sharing the Facts of Agriculture Warm and Dry Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Futures: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He recaps a few key points from the Ag Outlook conference that are valuable to Kansas crop growers. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Sharing the Facts of Agriculture: Continuing the show is a keynote speaker from the Women Managing the Farm conference, Kim Bremmer. Kim talks about the importance of people in agriculture consistently sharing their story with others.

 

00:23:05 – Warm and Dry Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, rounds out the show with a weather update. He says how Kansans should be expecting continued increased wildfire risk. 

 

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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

Crop Performance Tests, Corn and Grain Sorghum Crop Performance Tests, Soybeans and Sunflowers Emerging Cicadas

 

00:01:02 – Crop Performance Tests, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Starting off the show is K-State crop performance test coordinator Jane Lingenfelser with details about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and sunflowers 2023 crop performance tests. She takes two parts to talk about the top two hybrids from the many locations across Kansas. In the first segment she discusses corn and grain sorghum and then wraps up talking about soybeans and sunflowers in the following segment.

 

00:12:05 – Crop Performance Tests, Soybeans and Sunflowers: Jane Lingenfelser continues sharing about crop performance tests from 2023 for soybeans and sunflowers. 

Crop Performance Tests

Crop Talk Webinar Series

 

00:23:05 – Emerging Cicadas: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd finishes today’s show with information about the two different broods of cicadas that will emerge across multiple states, including Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa.  

 

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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

ARC and PLC Deadlines Why Safety is Important on the Farm Cattle Having Issues on Their Hooves

 

00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Deadlines: Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist Michael Martin begins today’s show with a reminder about the upcoming ARC and PLC program deadlines.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

Robin Reid and Jenny Ifft on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Why Safety is Important on the Farm: Continuing today’s show is Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, as she talks about farm safety and a survey that producers can complete to help her better share farm safety information.

KSU.edu/kash

KSCorn.com/schools

Stockmen's Dinner

Cattlemen's Day

Legacy Sale

Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences

 

00:23:05 – Cattle Having Issues on Their Hooves: The show ends today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. This week the group has a conversation about what could be causing hoof issues.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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

Diesel and Fertilizer Price Outlook K-State Legacy Sale Being Ready for Flies

 

00:01:08 – Diesel and Fertilizer Price Outlook: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension farm management specialist, Gregg Ibendahl, as he reviews his recent diesel and fertilizer price outlooks for 2024. 

Diesel Fuel Price Outlook for 2024

Fertilizer Price Outlook for 2024

Webinar with Antonina Broyaka and Gregg Ibendahl

 

00:12:05 – K-State Legacy Sale: K-State’s Shane Werk and Chris Mullinix continue the show with Jacob Klaudt as they discuss the upcoming Legacy Cattle Sale. They talk about what people can see at the sale and who helps make the day come together.

Bull and Female Legacy Sale

Shane Werk - 785-565-1881

 

00:23:05 – Being Ready for Flies: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, finishes today’s show by encouraging dairy farmers to begin planning now for the upcoming fly season – which can negatively impact herd health and milk production.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat National FFA Week Wildlife and Fire

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat: A cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens kicks off today’s show. He discusses the consumer price index and what meat is being featured by retailers.

LMIC.info

 

00:12:10 –  National FFA Week: Continuing the show is Kansas FFA state officers Christian Pena, Cecillia Newby and Sage Toews to tell listeners about National FFA Week, which is currently taking place.

KsFFA.org

 

00:23:05 – Wildlife and Fire: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes the show with how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife. He also says what can be paired with the fire for the best result.

 

 

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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

USDA Grain Market Topics A Few Things Farmers are Dealing With Wildfire Risk with Drier Conditions

 

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Topics: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show with a grain market update. He talks about crop acreage projections and balance sheets.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:10 –  A Few Things Farmers are Dealing With: Continuing the show is one of the keynote speakers from the Women Managing the Farm conference, Matt Roberts, as he discusses why people could be dealing with labor shortages and how interest rates haven't been normal for a while.

Terrainag.com

 

00:23:05 – Wildfire Risk Increase with Drier Conditions: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes the show with this week's weather update. He reminds people that as it dries out fire safety needs to be more heavily considered. 

Mesonet's Fire Danger Forecast

 

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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

Early Season Pest Dicamba Vacated Changing Climate Changes Gardening

 

00:01:05 – Early Season Pest: Starting today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with information about the early season pest winter grain mites. He also shares about cicadas and why they shouldn’t impact crops.

 

00:12:05 – Dicamba Vacated: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling by discussing dicamba and what she recommends producers do as they wait to see what happens in the courts.

Vacated Registration of Dicamba Products Impacts Kansas Agriculture - KDA

Fertilizer Recommendations Publication - MF2586

2024 Chemical Weed Control Guide - SRP1183

 

00:23:05 – Changing Climate Changes Gardening: Kansas State University Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, Chuck Rice, completes today’s show by saying one of the greatest challenges we face is gardening for a changing climate. We pass along some of his thoughts from the latest K-State Garden Hour.

K-State Garden Hour

 

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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

Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year Start Getting Bulls Ready Cattle on Feed Report

 

00:01:05 – Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, gets today’s show started with cases that are currently taking place that could have a large impact on agriculture and producers.

The Big Issues for 2024

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

 

00:12:05 – Start Getting Bulls Ready: Continuing the show is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson with reminders for cattle producers. She explains what needs to be checked on, on their bulls and why it is important to start now.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: A segment of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast wraps up today’s show. K-State's Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers discuss the recent cattle on feed report.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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

 

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Pond Maintenance January Statewide Nutritionist Helping Increase Milk Production

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Pond Maintenance: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. Joe talks about what pond work that can be done this time of year and why it is worthwhile.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – January Statewide: Keeping the show rolling is Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, with an update from his January Statewide.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Nutritionist Helping Increase Milk Production: If milk production with the herd has been declining, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show by suggesting contacting a nutritionist to determine the cause and recommend changes.

 

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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

Topics in the Cattle Market Wildfire Awareness Week Faces in Agriculture: Bryan and Gina Zesiger

 

00:01:05 – Topics in the Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a cattle market update and common topics from the recent NCBA conference.

NCBA.org

00:12:05 – Wildfire Awareness Week: This week is Kansas Wildfire Awareness week and Kansas Forest Service’s Eric Ward and K-State’s Chip Redmond continue the show with information about mitigating wildfire risks.

KansasForests.org

Mesonet.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Bryan and Gina Zesiger: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture concludes today’s show as Bryan and Gina Zesiger of Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery in Douglas and Leavenworth County talk about their business and what they are looking forward to.

ZMTwistedWines.com

 

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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

Grain Market Here and Abroad, Part 1 Grain Market Here and Abroad, Part 2 Still Muddy in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Here and Abroad: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist from the IGP Institute at K-State, with a recap of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA. In the first two segments of the show they discuss the international and domestic market for corn, soybeans, wheat and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:23:05 – Still Muddy in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, completes today’s show with a weather update. He talks about a record these recent cold temperatures broke and what people can be expecting as we look into next week and the end of the month. 

 

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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

Top 3 Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments in 2023 Managing High pH Soils What Soil Temperature is Best for Planting

 

00:01:05 – Top 3 Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments in 2023: Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with his top three agricultural law and taxation developments in 2023.

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

 

00:12:05 – Managing High pH Soils: K-State’s Dorivar Ruiz Diaz and Augustine Obour continue the show by discussing managing soils with high pH levels for soybeans and sorghum.

Soybeans Research

Sorghum Research

Fertilizer Research Reports

 

00:23:05 – What Soil Temperature is Best for Planting: Finishing the show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he explains why soil temperature and not the calendar is the biggest factor for determining the right time to plant early-season vegetables.

 

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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

FSA Programs and Deadlines Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?

 

00:01:05 – FSA Programs and Deadlines: Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, begins today’s show with an update on deadlines for FSA programs many Kansas producers use.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

 

00:12:05 – Beef Quality Assurance Trainings: Keeping the show going is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, discussing what Beef Quality Assurance is and how producers can attend a training to get certified.

KSUBeef.org

KSWheat.com

 

00:23:05 – Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers finish the show by talking about if feeding pregnant cattle in the evening impacts when they give birth.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

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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

Great Plains Cotton Conference Food Producer Workshops Wanting to Rebuild K-State's Dairy Unit

 

00:01:05 – Great Plains Cotton Conference: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Sarah Lancaster and Logan Simon as they preview the Great Plains Cotton Conference taking place towards the end of February.

Conference Schedule

Gaylon: gmorgan@cottoninc.com or 919-259-4137

Shelley: sheinrich@cottonboard.org or 806-670-3250

 

00:12:05 – Food Producer Workshops: Director of From the Land of Kansas program, Sammy Gleason, continues the show with information about Local Food Producer workshops and how the From the Land of Kansas supports producers.

Food Producers Workshops

fromthelandofkansas.com

 

00:23:05 – Wanting to Rebuild K-State's Dairy Unit: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by discussing the university’s efforts to secure funding to rebuild its Dairy Research and Training Unit which has been in operation since 1977.

 

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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

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Cattle Inventory Report Junior Sheep and Beef Producer Days Stocking Fish Ponds

 

00:01:00 – Cattle Inventory Report: Livestock economist Lee Schulz from Iowa State University begins today’s show with a cattle market update. Lee discusses the current market, the cattle inventory report and cattle market lingo.

Keys to Understanding Cattle Market Report Lingo

USDA Cattle Inventory

 

00:12:00 – K-State Junior Sheep and Beef Producer Days: Continuing the show is Lexi Hayes with information about the upcoming K-State junior sheep and beef producer days. K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid also reminds people about the Women Managing the Farm Conference and Farm and Ranch Transition meetings.

K-State Junior Producer Days

Womenmanagingthefarm.com

AgKansitions.org

KSU Swine Profitability Conference 

 

00:23:00 – Stocking Fish Ponds:  Learning about what fish to stock ponds with ends today’s show with K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken filling us in. 

 

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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. 

Options in the Grain Market Groundhog Day More Mud Ahead

 

00:01:05 – Options in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today’s show with a grain market update. This week he talks about the current market conditions as well as why producers might want to look at call and put options. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Groundhog Day: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts by sharing some of his knowledge about groundhogs for Groundhog Day.

 

00:23:05 – More Mud Ahead: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes the show with a weather update. He explains how the mud has dried this past week but people can be expecting to have to deal with it again.

 

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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

K-State's 111th Cattlemen's Days Callery Pear Trees The Insects that Survive the Winter

 

00:01:05 – K-State's 111th Cattlemen's Days: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he previews Cattlemen’s Day as registration and details are now available.

Cattlemen's Day 

 

00:12:05 – Callery Pear Trees: Noxious weed specialist, Scott Marsh, with the Kansas Department of Agriculture continues the show with information about the Callery Pear Tree and a quarantine that could be coming.

agriculture.ks.gov

KansasForests.org

 

00:23:05 – The Insects that Survive the Winter: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd as he discusses how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and control options for those that emerge in the spring.

 

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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

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 5 Winning the Game: Marketing Plans What to Have Ready for Calves

 

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 5: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off today’s show with his fourth and fifth top developments in agricultural law and taxation in 2023.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Three

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Four

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

 

00:12:05 – Winning the Game: Marketing Plans: Keeping the show rolling is Mark Nelson, Kansas Farm Bureau’s director of commodities, from his recent Winning the Game webinar with Dan O’Brien discussing marketing plans.

Winning the Game on AgManager.info

 

00:23:05 – What to Have Ready for Calves: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute concludes today’s show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast. Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster talk about what producers should have prepared for calving season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyotes and Deer Factors for ARC and PLC Decisions Dairy Margin Protection Program

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyotes and Deer: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers explaining the predator-prey dynamic between coyotes and deer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Factors for ARC and PLC Decisions: Agricultural economist from K-State Robin Reid and agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft continue the show by discussing managing risk with ARC and PLC and an upcoming webinar.

Webinar Registration on AgManager.info

 

00:23:05 – Dairy Margin Protection Program: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk expects milk margins to again be tight in 2024 and as he rounds out today’s show, he encourages dairy farmers to act quickly when the sign up date for the Dairy Margin Protection program is announced.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update How Mud Impacts Cattle Rawlins County Check-in

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He reviews the December Meat Demand Monitor and what well-watched report is coming out this week.

Glynn on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – How Mud Impacts Cattle: Keeping the show rolling is Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he reviews what producers need to keep in mind between the very cold temperatures and now wet conditions.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Rawlins County Check-in: Aaron Hyland, agriculture and natural resources Extension agent from Rawlins County, completes the show as he shares how agriculture, and its producers are doing in the county.

Rawlins County Extension

 

 

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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

 

Comparing the Kansas Grain Market Fertilizer Recommendations Publication Repeating Weather Pattern

 

00:01:05 – Comparing the Kansas Grain Market: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show. He talks about his recent travels to North Dakota and how their market concerns compare to Kansas. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Fertilizer Recommendations Publication: Continuing the show is Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, with information about the updated Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendations in Kansas publication.

*I will inform our listeners when the bookstore is up and running

 

00:23:05 – Repeating Weather Pattern: Chip Redmond completes the show with a weather update. This K-State meteorologist says people can be expecting warmer temperatures and possibly a weather pattern repeat.

mesonet.ksu.edu

 

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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

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 4 KARL Program Applications Open How Insects Survive Cold Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 4: Continuing to talk about Roger McEowen’s top 10 agricultural law and taxation developments in 2023 starts today’s show. The K-State and Washburn law professor shares what number 6 and 7 are on the list.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Three

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

 

00:12:05 – KARL Program Applications Open: President of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program at K-State, Jill Zimmerman, keeps the show rolling as she discusses how people can apply for the KARL program because applications are open for the next class.

KARLprogram.com

Remote Grading Pilot for Beef

 

00:23:05 – How Insects Survive Cold Temperatures: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, closes the show with information about overwintering and how insects protect themselves from extreme cold.

 

 

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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

Down Payment Farm Ownership Program 2024 Alfalfa School Crossbreeding Cattle

 

00:01:05 – Down Payment Farm Ownership Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief, Josh Ridder, kicks off today’s show by discussing the down payment farm ownership program which is under the direct farm ownership program at FSA.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

 

00:12:05 – 2024 Alfalfa School: Continuing the show is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and director of commodities at Kansas Farm Bureau, Mark Nelson, as they preview the upcoming alfalfa school.

2024 Alfalfa School

 

00:23:05 – Crossbreeding Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show for today. K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Bob Weaber talk about the benefits of crossbreeding cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Beef Sire Selection Manual

Breed and Composite Selection

 

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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

Pruning Trees Kansas Custom Rates Survey Keeping Dairy Calves Safe from the Cold

 

00:01:05 – Pruning Trees: Starting today’s show is community forestry program coordinator Matt Norville from the Kansas Forest Service discussing why people should prune their trees. He explains how and when it should be done. Kansasforests.org

Womenmanagingthefarm.com

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Custom Rates Survey: Director of the Land Use Survey Office at K-State, Leah Tsoodle, continues the show with information about the Custom Rates Survey that she encourages producers to fill out. Also included is a Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development.

Kansas Custom Rates Survey

Kansas Profile

K-State Research and Extension

 

00:23:05 – Keeping Dairy Calves Safe from the Cold: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by discussing three things dairy producers can do to protect calves during extremely cold weather.

 

 

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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

Weather Impacts on the Cattle Market Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund Leaving Wildlife Alone

 

00:01:05 – Weather Impacts on the Cattle Market: Livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update. He talks about the current conditions as well as the recent cattle on feed report. 

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund: Continuing the show is K-State’s Susan Metzger and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz to talk about the fertilizer research fund and how it supports producers.

Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund

 

00:23:05 – Leaving Wildlife Alone: Reminding people to leave wildlife alone with K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts ends today’s show. He talks about how wildlife adapts to their conditions and the issues people could cause if they try to interact with them.

 

 

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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

Domestic and International Grain Market, Part 1 Domestic and International Grain Market, Part 2 Pattern Change in the Weather

 

00:01:05 – Domestic and International Grain Market: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist from the IGP Institute at K-State, with a recap of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA. In the first two segments of the show they discuss the international and domestic market for corn, soybeans, wheat and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:23:05 – Pattern Change in the Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, completes today’s show with a weather update. He talks about a record these recent cold temperatures broke and what people can be expecting as we look into next week and the end of the month. 

 

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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

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Winter Tree Care Color in the Winter Landscape

 

00:01:05 – Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin: Starting the show is Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management Education and Research, with a discussion about artificial intelligence and digital twins and what they could mean for agriculture.

Center for Risk Management Education and Research

KSU Swine Profitability Conference

 

00:12:05 – Winter Tree Care: Kansas Forest Service community forestry program coordinator Matt Norville continues today’s show with information about caring for trees in the winter. Proper care can help with tree, human and wildlife safety.

Kansasforests.org

 

00:23:05 – Color in the Winter Landscape: Kansas State University nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, completes the show discussing why it’s important to have color in the home landscape throughout the year – especially in winter. 

 

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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

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 3 Hauling Livestock in the Cold Managing Young Calves

 

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 3: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today’s show by continuing to recap the top developments in 2023 for agricultural law and taxation.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - (Part One)

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

 

00:12:05 – Hauling Livestock in the Cold: Keeping the show going is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, as he discusses what producers need to investigate before deciding to haul livestock. He says what extra preparation probably needs to take place.

KSUBeef.org

KLA.org

 

00:23:05 – Managing Young Calves: A segment of Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute completes today’s show. K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster talk about different times that calves may have extra management needs. 

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Eagles Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences Using Technology for Cattle Margins

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Eagles: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers this time they talk about eagles and why people might be seeing more of them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: K-State agriculture economist Robin Reid continues the show by discussing the upcoming Farm and Ranch Transition conferences. She shares how attendees can get the most from the conference.

AgKansitions

 

00:23:05 – Using Technology for Cattle Margins: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, finishes today’s show by saying one way to increase margins in 2024 is to utilize technology to locate cows in the pen. He says using transponders can save time, reduce herd disruption and provide health information.

 

 

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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

An Update on the Cattle Market Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson

 

00:01:05 – An Update on the Cattle Market: Kicking off the show today is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update.

LMIC.info

 

00:12:05 – Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, continues the show with information about how to care for cows and calves in cold weather. Hypothermia is a concern for many young calves when it comes to our current weather conditions.

Preparing for Winter Weather Extremes

ksvdl.com

Animal Comfort Index

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today’s show. Melissa Nelson with South Bend Industrial Hemp talks about the challenges the business has faced and how they are working to overcome them. 

southbendindustrialhemp.com

South Bend Industrial Hemp on Facebook and Instagram

 

 

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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

WASDE Report Expectations The State of Water in Kansas Below Average Winter Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show. He talks about the current market as well as USDA pre-report trade estimates.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:12:05 – The State of Water in Kansas: Continuing the show is Susan Metzger, Brownie Wilson and Earl Lewis to discuss water in Kansas. They talk about the current state of the High Plains Aquifer and what people should think about for its future.

KDA - Division of Water Resources

K-State - Kansas Water Institute

 

00:23:05 – Below Average Winter Temperatures: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, completes today’s show with a weather update. He says that people can be expecting to experience below average temperatures within the week.

 

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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

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 2 Trying to Stay Safe in These Cold Conditions Mastering Floral Design

 

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 2: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today’s show as he continues to review major things that happened in 2023 that impacted agricultural law and taxation.

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

 

00:12:05 – Trying to Stay Safe in These Cold Conditions: We continue the show with K-State’s A.J. Tarpoff and Jason Warner and family medicine doctor, Ron Varner, to remind people about trying to keep themselves and their livestock safe during these frigid weather conditions.

 

00:23:05 – Mastering Floral Design: K-State Research and Extension floral design specialist, Irina Sheshukova, discusses a new master floral design program for flower consumers to end today’s show.

 

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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

FSA Deadlines Share/Lease Agreements for Cattle Tips for Calving Season

 

00:01:05 – FSA Deadlines: Beginning today's show is Tonya Ackerman, Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support chief, as she shares about upcoming deadlines and an event happening next month. We are also joined by Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development with a Kansas Profile.

Farmers.gov

WomenManagingTheFarm.com

Kansas Profile

 

00:12:07 – Share/Lease Agreements for Cattle: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, continues the show with things cattle producers should consider before doing share/lease agreements.

Share/Lease Agreements for Cow-Calf Operations

Beef Cow Rental Agreements for Your Farm - Ag Lease 101

Animal Comfort tool from mesonet.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Tips for Calving Season: Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute concludes the show for today. The team of experts have a conversation about what their tip is for producers getting ready for calving season. 

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

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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

Being Ready for Kidding Season K-State Swine Profitability Conference Having a Clean Calving Area

 

00:01:05 – Being Ready for Kidding Season: Diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District, Adaven Rohling, begins today’s show discussing things goat producers should consider having on-hand for kidding season.

 

00:12:07 – K-State Swine Profitability Conference: The show continues with Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, with information about the upcoming swine profitability conference at K-State.

KSU Swine Profitability Conference

Feeding Cows in Drought

Hoxie Calving Clinic

Calving Schools

KARTA Ag Tech Conference

 

00:23:05 – Having a Clean Calving Area: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show by encouraging dairy farmers to be prepared for calving season. In particular, making sure the calving area is clean and relatively easy to keep clean.

 

 

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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

Decisions in the Cattle Market Cover Your Acres Winter Conference Frozen Pond Safety

 

00:01:05 – Decisions in the Cattle Market: Kicking off the show today is University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis with a cattle market update. He discusses the cattle on feed report, factors to consider when making decisions about feeder cattle and a cattle insurance product. 

Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance Webinar

caps.unl.edu/webinars

beefbasis.com

AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres Winter Conference: K-State Extension agronomist, Lucas Haag, continues today’s show with a preview of the upcoming Cover Your Acres Winter Conference.

Cover Your Acres

 

00:23:05 – Frozen Pond Safety: An interview with K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken about frozen pond safety concludes the show. Joe talks about ways to stay safe and what not to forget about for livestock.

 

 

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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

Grain Market Outlook Online Classes for Farm Finances and Risk Management Winter Weather in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Starting today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with a grain market update. He covers the futures, cash and information from a recent Western Wisconsin Ag Lenders meeting. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Online Classes for Farm Finances and Risk Management: K-State farm economist, Robin Reid, and K-State farm analyst, LaVell Winsor, continue the show discussing classes where producers can learn about farm finances and risk management.

Finances and the Farm

Risk Management on the Farm

 

00:23:05 – Winter Weather in Kansas: A weather update with Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up today’s show. Kansans can expect snowy weather followed by cool temperatures next week.

mesonet.ksu.edu

 

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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.

Canola Surviving the Winter Cattle Chat: Pain Management, Replacement Heifers, Confined Systems Beginning Garden Transplants

 

00:01:05 – Canola Surviving the Winter: Beginning today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm to discuss winterkill in canola. Mike explains how producers can test their crop.

After a Better Start in 2023, What Factors Influence the Survival of Winter Canola?

 

00:12:05 – Cattle Chat: Pain Management, Replacement Heifers, Confined Systems: An episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Jason Warner continue the show as they talk about recent conference topics and confined cattle systems.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Beginning Garden Transplants: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, completes today’s show with tips for starting garden transplants from seed this winter.

 

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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.

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Tax Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools Ag Technology BCI is Excited About

 

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Tax: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by reviewing a few of his top agricultural law and tax stories from 2023.

2023 in Review - Ag Law and Tax

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools: Continuing the show is K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, as he discusses the combined corn and soybean schools. We are also joined by Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development with a Kansas Profile.

K-State Corn and Soybean Schools

kscorn.com/schools

Kansas Profile

 

00:23:05 – Ag Technology BCI is Excited About: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson, round out today’s show talking about the technologies they are interested in for the new year. 

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyote Control Women Managing the Farm Conference How Checkoff Money is Spent

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyote Control: Starting the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discusses coyote control.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State’s Robin Reid and Sandra Wick keep the show going by previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference taking place in February. They have a couple of special plans to celebrate the 20th year.

WomenManagingtheFarm.com

 

00:23:05 – How Checkoff Money is Spent: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, completes today’s show by taking a closer look at how checkoff dollars work to help the dairy industry, Kansas dairy farmers and consumers.

 

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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.

Ready for the 2024 Grain Market A Year of Weather in Kansas Kansas Reindeer

 

*This is our last show of 2023, we will be back with a show on January 2 to kick off the new year. Happy Holidays!*

 

00:01:05 – Ready for the 2024 Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains the current conditions and recaps the year for the grain markets while also looking ahead.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – A Year of Weather in Kansas: Continuing the show is K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, looking back at the weather we have experienced this year. He also says how Kansas may finish December.

mesonet.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Kansas Reindeer: A conversation with Fulton Valley Farms owner, Betty Corbin, about reindeer finishes this year’s shows. She discusses how they care for their reindeer and the holiday magic they bring.

fultonvalleyfarms.com

 

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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.

Getting Ready for Calving Season K-State Agricultural Research in 2023 Is the Seed Still Good?

 

00:01:05 – Getting Ready for Calving Season: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, starts today’s show by reminding cattle producers what should be in their calving kit to make sure they are prepared for calving season.

K-State Calving Schools

 

00:12:05 – K-State Agricultural Research in 2023: Continuing the show is Jane Schuh, director of K-State Research and Extension and associate dean of research and graduate programs for the college of agriculture, as she talks about agricultural research in 2023 and what she is excited for in the future.

 

00:23:05 – Is the Seed Still Good?: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham ends today’s show by offering tips for determining whether old garden seed is still viable for use in the spring.

 

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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.

Probate Fees A Look Back and Ahead for K-State Research and Extension and Agriculture What Size of Cow?

 

00:01:05 – Probate Fees: Kicking off the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen discussing what probate is and what fees can be associated with it. He also explains a case that lends an example of what can and cannot be done

Probate Fees - How Much are They?

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

 

00:12:05 – A Look Back and Ahead for K-State Research and Extension and Agriculture: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues the show as he reviews 2023 for the college and takes a look ahead.

ag.ksu.edu

K-State Foundation

 

00:23:05 – What Size of Cow?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson answer how to decide between raising large or small mature sized cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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.

Swine Industry in 2023 Mungbeans for Kansas Producers Preparing to Feed the Herd

 

00:01:05 – Swine Industry in 2023: Beginning today’s show is K-State swine specialist, Mike Tokach, with a review of 2023 for the swine industry. He also takes a look at what 2024 could hold for producers.

KSUSwine.org

 

00:12:05 – Mungbeans for Kansas Producers: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farm systems specialist, continues the show by discussing mungbeans. He explains what they could provide for producers and soil.

Mungbeans: Potential for Crop Diversification in Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Preparing to Feed the Herd: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out the show by encouraging producers to secure adequate forage for the winter and spring. This includes taking inventory of what’s already on hand and minimizing the use of certain forages in feeding the dairy herd.

 

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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.

November Meat Demand Monitor Producer Challenges for Specialty Livestock Raccoon Control

 

00:01:05 – November Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses the survey data for the November Meat Demand Monitor as well as other customer information.

November Meat Demand Monitor

KSU-Beef Replacement

Assessing Domestic Pork Demand in 2023

 

00:12:05 – Producer Challenges for Specialty Livestock: Continuing the show are K-State assistant professors Logan Britton and Nellie Hill-Sullins as they discuss their research on challenges producers of specialty livestock are experiencing.

Kansas Specialty Livestock Producer Challenges

Division of Animal Health

agriculture.ks.gov

 

00:23:05 – Raccoon Control: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, rounds out today’s show by reviewing how to manage raccoons and why this time of year is good to do so. He also warns people about a fly bait that is commonly used off-label which is illegal.

 

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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.

International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1 International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2 Continuing with Above Average Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1: Starting today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen. They discuss the domestic and international conditions of the grain market for wheat, corn, soybeans, sorghum and cotton.

 

00:12:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2: Guy and Dan keep the show going by continuing their conversation about grain market conditions and logistics of the Panama Canal and Mississippi River.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:23:05 – Continuing with Above Average Temperatures: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today’s show with a weather update. Kansans can expect continued above average temperatures with the chance of a storm or two before Christmas.

mesonet.ksu.edu

 

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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.

Precision Feeding Swine Technology Agricultural Technology Conference Starting a Bee Colony

 

00:01:05 – Precision Feeding Swine Technology: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth, and PhD student at K-State, Mikayla Spinler, kick off today’s show by discussing precision feeding technology and blending diets for sows in lactation.

Jason's Swine Day Presentation

2023 Swine Day Publications

 

00:12:05 – Agricultural Technology Conference: Continuing today’s show is K-State’s Terry Griffin, and he is joined by John West and Darren Hofmann to preview KARTA's Kansas Agricultural Technologies conference happening in January.

karta-online.org

Conference Information

 

00:23:05 – Starting a Bee Colony: From his month’s K-State Garden Hour, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for the Golden Prairie District, Ryan Engel, completes the show as he covers basics for starting your own bee colony.

 

 

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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.

Program Deadlines for FSA Keeping Humans and Livestock Safe in the Cold Marketing Calves

 

00:01:05 – Program Deadlines for FSA: Getting today’s show started is Michael Martin, Kansas FSA agriculture program specialist, discussing upcoming deadlines and what the farm bill extension means for FSA.

drought.gov

droughtmonitor.unl.edu

farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Keeping Humans and Livestock Safe in the Cold: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, and family medicine doctor, Ron Varner, continue the show to talk about what people need to keep in mind when caring for their livestock and themselves as it gets colder.

Mesonet's Animal Comfort Tool

 

00:23:05 – Marketing Calves: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell discuss different options for cattle producers to market their calves.

 

 

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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.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Habitat and Structures Looking into Crop Production Practices Udder Edemas

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Habitat and Structures: Starting off the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This time they talk about habitats and structures in ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Looking into Crop Production Practices: Brian Olson, head of K-State’s Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keep the show going by discussing a crop production management practices project they will be working that has recently received millions in funding.

K-State to Lead Multi-state Study to Improve Crop Production Practices

www.wkarc.org

agronomy.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Udder Edemas: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today’s show by explaining the discomfort udder edema causes and how dairy farmers can reduce the incidence of it on their farms.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market Export and Tools Don't Move Firewood Faces in Agriculture: Luke Bellar

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Export and Tools: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins today’s show. He discusses export data and a tool that can help producers understand how much they can afford for replacement heifers.

Net Present Value of Beef Replacement Heifers

Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement

 

00:12:05 – Don't Move Firewood: Continuing the show is Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator with the Kansas Forest Service, on why it is important to not move firewood. He explains the issues it can cause for trees and homeowners.

KansasForests.org

DontMoveFirewood.org

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Luke Bellar: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture completes today’s show. Labette County farmer, Luke Bellar, talks about his operation and his off-farm involvement.

 

 

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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

Sideways Grain Market Ukraine and Black Sea Region Update Above Average Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – Sideways Grain Market: Starting the show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with his weekly grain market update. He mentions pre-report expectations for the WASDE report and what to think about as the markets move sideways.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

 

00:12:05 – Ukraine and Black Sea Region Update: Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show by providing an update on Ukraine and the Black Sea Region. She discusses what is currently being worked on and an outlook for the next marketing year.

Antonina Broyaka's Webinar

 

00:23:05 – Above Average Temperatures: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond rounds out this week’s shows. He explains what records have been broken this past week and why people should keep fire safety top of mind.

 

 

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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

Calcium and Phosphorus in Swine Nutrition Managing Bulls in the Cold Keeping Houseplants Alive

 

00:01:05 – Calcium and Phosphorus in Swine Nutrition: Jordan Gebhardt, K-State swine nutrition veterinarian, and Larissa Becker, K-State animal sciences and industry PhD student, begin the show by explaining the work they have done to better understand calcium and phosphorus needs in swine nutrition.

Larissa's Presentation

Swine Nutrition Guide

 

00:12:05 – Managing Bulls in the Cold: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner keeps the show going by discussing bull management in the winter. He explains what cattle producers should keep in mind.

Supplementation Considerations for Bulls Following Breeding

Cow-calf Production Clinic on Dec. 14

 

00:23:05 – Keeping Houseplants Alive: Rounding out today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he talks about winter care for houseplants and offers tips for keeping live Christmas trees healthy through the holidays.

 

 

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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

Dealer Trust Act and Trump Tax Cuts HPAI Confirmed in Kansas, Again Drylot or Pasture for Cows

 

00:01:05 – Dealer Trust Act and Trump Tax Cuts: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today’s show by discussing the Dealer Trust Act and what will happen if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act isn’t extended.

Roger's Blog Article

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – HPAI Confirmed in Kansas, Again: Continuing the show is Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health Commissioner, Justin Smith, to talk about highly pathogenic avian influenza. There have recently been confirmed cases in Kansas.

agriculture.ks.gov/AvianInfluenza

Sick Birds? 833-765-2006

Email: KDA.HPAI@ks.gov 

USCattleTrace.org

 

00:23:05 – Drylot or Pasture for Cows: Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State complete today’s show. Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner talk about the differences between winter feeding cows on a drylot and pasture.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

 

 

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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

2024 Chemical Weed Guide K-State Crops Judging Champions Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies

 

00:01:05 – 2024 Chemical Weed Guide: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reviewing key changes in the Chemical Weed Guide for 2024. 

2024 Chemical Weed Guide

 

00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging Champions: The crops judging team from Kansas State University continues today’s by discussing their recent national success as a team and individuals. Head coach Rachel Veenstra and team members Renae Sinclair, Landon Trout and Quinten Bina talk about the work they put in to prepare.

K-State Crops Judging

X (Twitter): KStateCropsTeam

 

00:23:05 – Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today’s show by offering tips for improving breeding efficiency for the dairy and culling replacement heifers.

 

 

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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

Cattle Market Corrections Bush Honeysuckle Leaky Ponds

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Corrections: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle market update. He explains how futures are still wild and why expansion is likely not going to be taking place soon.

Subscribe to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

 

00:12:05 – Bush Honeysuckle: Forest health coordinator with the Kansas Forest Service, Ryan Rastok, continues the show by discussing why bush honeysuckle can be an issue for many in Kansas.

Kansasforests.org

rrastok@ksu.edu 

 

00:23:05 – Leaky Ponds: Understanding how ponds might be leaking ends today’s show. Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, discusses possible solutions for producers that find their ponds are leaking.

 

 

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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

Grain Market Lows Cattle Chat: Important to Meat Consumers Warming up Next Week

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Lows: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market update. He says what action the markets have seen as we enter the last month of the year. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Upcoming Ukraine/Black Sea Region Webinar

 

00:12:05 – Cattle Chat: Important to Meat Consumers: Continuing the show is an episode from Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Ted Schroeder discuss what consumers are most concerned about when it comes to sustainability and meat purchases.

Cattle Chat episode

ksubci.org

 

00:23:05 – Warming up Next Week: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond rounds out the show. He says people can expect it to dry out and warm up in the coming week. 

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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