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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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- Today28 min
2285 - New and Old Grain Market Trends...How Beef Checkoff Works
Continued Grain Market Expectations Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff From Wet Conditions to Drying Out 00:01:05 – Continued Grain Market Expectations: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he explains continued trends in the grain market and what calculated pre-report expectations are for the upcoming USDA reports. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State's Jenny Ifft and Kansas Beef Council's Scott Stebner and Randall Debler as they chat with each other about Beef Checkoff and how it works for producers and the public. Smoke and Mirrors Podcast - Apple Podcast KansasBeef.org 00:23:05 – From Wet Conditions to Drying Out: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show as he discusses rain totals from last week and what is influencing next week's weather pattern for Kansans. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- Yesterday28 min
2284 - Nutrition for Longevity...Focus on Feedlots' Feed Conversions
Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes 00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou: Beginning the show is the 2026 Gardiner Lecture speaker, Yanni Papanikolaou, as he explains his work in nutrition and what he finds as the most important things for people to incorporate into their diet. Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture Eating for a Longer, Healthier Life - Lecture 00:12:05 – Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots: After finishing the conversation with Yanni, we are joined by K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, to continue the show. He discusses the recent Focus on Feedlots and the impact weather has had on feedlot cattle. Focus on Feedlots - August Closeout KSUBeef.org 00:23:05 – Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show saying what common overwintering nuisance pests are seeking shelter inside homes and what people can do to protect their home. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 2 days ago28 min
2283 - Having Access to Landlocked Property...Residual Pasture Vegetation
Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot Pasture Conditions and Evaluations Learning About the Workforce 00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot: Today's show begins with K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses recent cases that involve landlocked agricultural property and an FSA county committee ballot. Rights of Landowners Seeking Access to Landlocked Agricultural Property FSA Cannot Create County Committee Candidate Disqualifications Through Handbook Provisions 00:12:05 – Pasture Conditions and Evaluations: K-State's Molly Reichenborn and Keith Harmoney continue the show talking about current pasture conditions and what they recommend producers evaluate in their field to prepare for next season. Herbicide Control of Biennial Weeds in the Fall Grazing and the End of the Growing Season 00:23:05 – Learning About the Workforce: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they explain how they see the next workforce in the industry and what they have learned. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 3 days ago28 min
2282 - Establishing a Pond and Caring for it...Planning Your Legacy
Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, continues the show as she highlights when people should start estate planning and what should be considered. Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services AgKansitions.org 00:23:05 – Foot Baths for Hoof Health: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of foot baths for overall hoof health and the factors that impact its effectiveness. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 4 days ago28 min
2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle
Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2 00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management. cap.unl.edu 00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show as she explains how virtual fencing started and how it has evolved to being available to more species with unique technologies. 00:23:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2: Ending the show is Jaymelynn as she concludes her virtual fencing conversation by sharing reminders of additional factors for producers to consider before making a purchase. Virtual Fencing - Where we Started and Where we are in 2026 Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2280 - Stocks Report Impacting WASDE Report Expectations...Harvest Aid for Cotton
Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts: Starting the show is a grain market update from K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he discusses how markets reacted to the grain stocks report and the impact that report could have on the upcoming WASDE report. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show by explaining harvest aid options for cotton growers and what they need to evaluate in their field. Harvest Aid Application Decisions in Cotton 00:23:05 – Rain Across Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show with his weather update where he chats about how much precipitation parts of Kansas received and if it will continue. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2279 - ARC and PLC Decisions to Make...Corn Safety for Children
Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, starts the show as she explains recent announcements involving ARC and PLC and what strategies producers should consider before making decisions. Farmers Urged to Start Thinking About ARC, PLC Decisions Online Spreadsheet AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities?: K-State's program manager of the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program Tawnie Larson keeps the show rolling as she discusses child safety concerns for corn boxes at fall activities. K-State.edu/KASH 00:23:05 – Adding a Tree to the Landscape: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, saying that people can still add a tree to their landscape because of the warmer soil temperatures, cooler weather and higher rainfalls. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall
FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he chats about announcements that could impact producers and FSA training. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Late Season Burning: Colin Tobin, K-State assistant professor of range management, continues the show as he explains what late season burning is and why an operation may choose it as a management strategy. Late Season Burning: A Tool for Range Management KSUBeef.org 00:23:05 – Research on Retreating Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Katherine Shirley discuss research that looked into if cattle need more time to recover before retreatment. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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