Episodes

  • SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture Making Agriculture Safe for Children Cattle Grazing Feedstuffs This Summer

    00:01:05 – SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show with points from cases that may impact farmers and ranchers and what they should consider doing.

    From Transition Documents to Inflation to Recent SCOTUS Opinions on Agency Deference and Water Compacts

    Of Fences; Agritourism; Liquidity; Solar Panels & Blight; and Trees and Motorists

    00:12:05 – Making Agriculture Safe for Children: Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program, continues the show as she talks about farm safety and how people can help keep kids’ safe.

    00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing Feedstuffs This Summer: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast about the different feedstuffs producers can graze during the summer.

    BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

    Email BCI at [email protected]

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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: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles Kansas Net Farm Income Estimated Projections How Dairy is Handling the Heat

    00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles: Beginning the show is another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they talk about the reintroduction of alligator snapping turtles. Joe mentions the benefits and concerns of snapping turtles.

    Fins, Fur and Feathers

    K-State Wildlife

    00:12:05 – Kansas Net Farm Income Estimated Projections: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm management economist, keeps today’s show rolling as he discusses his net farm income projections for the rest of 2024 and 2025.

    Webinar - Estimate of Kansas Net Farm Income for 2024 and 2025

    Publication- A Preliminary Estimate for 2024 Kansas Net Farm Income and a Projection for 2025

    00:23:05 – How Dairy is Handling the Heat: With the summer heat arrival K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by saying that measuring the herd’s respiration rate in the morning and again in the evening is the simplest way to determine if the herd is cooling off at night and how well it’s handling daytime heat.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor Plant Analysis for Corn Sharing Agriculture with Customers

    00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts this week’s show with a cattle market outlook. He reviews the current market as well as a point of how people prepare their beef steaks, pork chops and chicken breasts at home.

    Glynn on AgManager.info

    Risk and Profit Conference

    00:12:05 – Plant Analysis for Corn: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, continues the show with why plant analysis is important for corn growers. He explains how sampling can be done and what can influence its results.

    Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn

    CCA Training - KSU Field Days

    00:23:05 – Sharing Agriculture with Customers: Ending today’s show is Glenn Brunkow, former K-State Research and Extension agent, discussing what he finds to be valuable when connecting with customers at markets.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Report Moving Grain Market Fungal Diseases in Corn Hot and Dry Weather Forecast

    00:01:05 – USDA Report Moving Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan discusses the USDA acreage and grain stocks report and how it could move the market.

    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

    00:12:05 – Fungal Diseases in Corn: K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, continues today’s show by reviewing corn diseases that growers could be seeing in their fields. He also says how fungicides can be used to control them.

    Fungicide Considerations for Corn Diseases in 2024

    Update - Tar Spot is Now Active in Four Counties in Northeast Kansas

    corn.ipmpipe.org

    00:23:05 – Hot and Dry Weather Forecast: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. Chip explains what weather Kansans can be expecting moving forward and why.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest Wheat Harvest Update in Kansas Tomato Problems

    00:01:05 – Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reminding producers with the importance of controlling weeds after wheat harvest.

    Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest

    2024 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Noncropland

    00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update in Kansas: K-State Extension agents Jeff Seiler, David Hallauer and Allen Baker keep the show rolling by providing a wheat harvest update from their areas. They say how their farmers are feeling and if there were any concerns this year.

    KsWheat.com

    eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

    00:23:05 – Tomato Problems: Ending today’s show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she covers how hot weather, fungal diseases and hornworms can all cause problems for tomatoes.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 for Farmers Right Now Custom Rates 2024 Survey Results Water for Cows and Calves

    00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Farmers Right Now: Getting the show started is Allison Womack and Heidi Lange, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialists, to talk about upcoming deadlines and programs that producers might want to keep in mind because of the heat.

    Farmers.gov

    Kansas Canopy Podcast

    00:12:05 – Custom Rates 2024 Survey Results: Director of the Land Use Survey Office at K-State, Leah Tsoodle, continues today’s show discussing the results from the 2024 Kansas Custom Rates survey.

    Custom Rates Survey 2024

    00:23:05 – Water for Cows and Calves: The show wraps up with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Joe Gerken with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they answer listeners questions about calf water consumption and if producers should supply a separate source for their younger cattle.

    BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

    Email BCI at [email protected]

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Feeding Wheat to Pigs Managing Fire Risks in Agriculture Work is Paying Off for Dairy

    00:01:05 – Feeding Wheat to Pigs: Starting today’s show is K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State swine PhD student, Ethan Stas, as they explain their recent research in feeding wheat to pigs.

    Fact Sheets: Feeding Wheat and Co-Products

    News Release

    00:12:05 – Managing Fire Risks in Agriculture: Dennis Carlson, assistant fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service, keeps the show rolling with reminders about managing fire risks on operations. He discusses a few things to do to mitigate the risks but also what to do if a fire ignites.

    Ready, Set, Go

    KansasForests.org

    Control and Prevention of Hay Fires

    Bookstore.KSRE.ksu.edu

    00:23:05 – Work is Paying Off for Dairy: To end today’s show, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says the milk production trends across the U.S. show that the hard work dairy producers have been putting into their operation is paying off.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Forecasts Planting Soybeans Late Whooping Cranes

    00:01:05 – Cattle Market Forecasts: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins this week’s shows. He discusses cattle on feed, forecast changes and what retailers do to boost beef sales.

    Cattle on Feed

    Why USDA Beef Supply and Use Forecasts Change Over Time

    Retailers Work Hard to Boost Beef Sales

    00:12:05 – Planting Soybeans Late: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist, continues the show with reminders for growers who are planting late soybeans.

    Considerations for Late Planted Soybeans

    00:23:05 – Whooping Cranes: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he discusses whooping cranes. He mentions how their population has increased, and the value of farm ponds for them.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Markets Closing Down County Wildfire Program Grants Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas

    00:01:05 – Grain Markets Closing Down: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show rolling with this week’s grain market update. He explains why the markets are closing downward right now and what is happening in the wheat market overseas.

    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

    00:12:05 – County Wildfire Program Grants: Today’s show continues with Luke Berning, Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, to share about grants that have been awarded to a few counties in Kansas and how other counties could qualify to apply.

    [email protected]

    620-899-8765

    00:23:05 – Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show with a weather update. He says where in Kansas has received more rain and what the extended forecast looks like.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions Adding Cut Flowers

    00:01:05 – Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS: To start the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre to talk about research that has been completed that looks at the impact of fertilization on sudden death syndrome severity. He also gives an update on tar spot.

    CropProtectionNetwork.org

    CornipmPipe.org

    00:12:05 – Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses upcoming herbicide deadlines as well as how high temperatures could influence producers ideal time to spray.

    Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures

    Cut-off Dates Approaching for XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium Applications

    eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

    00:23:05 – Adding Cut Flowers: From the latest K-State Garden Hour, horticulture and garden management instructor in the K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Cynthia Domenghini discusses growing cut flowers for the home landscape or as a business opportunity.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk? How Much Water Cattle Need Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs

    00:01:05 – What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by discussing topics that have recently come across his desk. He talks about new H-2A rules, right of first refusal and aerial crop dusting liability.

    From the Desk...and Email...and Phone... (Ag Law Style)

    Roger on AgManager.info

    Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

    00:12:05 – How Much Water Cattle Need: K-State beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues the show with reminders on the importance of water for cattle during the summer..

    Water: Questions and Answers

    00:23:05 – Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs: The show comes to an end with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Lilli Heinen with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The group provides recommendations for 4-H calf feeding, handling and record keeping.

    BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

    Email BCI at [email protected]

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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: Managing Established Native Grasslands Wheat Harvest Update Additional Biosecurity Measures

    00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off the show with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discuss managing established native grasslands.

    Fins, Fur and Feathers

    K-State Wildlife

    00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update: Keeping the show rolling is James Coover from the Wildcat District, Stacy Campbell with the Cottonwood District and Andrea Burns from Ford County. These agriculture Extension agents share how wheat harvest has been in their area.

    00:23:05 – Additional Biosecurity Measures: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing biosecurity measures that dairy producers should consider implementing on their farms as we continue to learn more about the spread of the HPAI virus.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Record High Cattle Market Spiders are Becoming More Active TAPS Technology Field Day

    00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: Beginning today’s show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market outlook. Derrell talks about the current record highs and if he expects we will continue to see them.

    Fed Beef Production Steady; Nonfed Beef Production Down in 2024

    00:12:05 – Spiders are Becoming More Active: Jeff Whitworth, K-State entomologist, continues the show today by sharing about black widow and brown recluse spiders as they become more active. He says how people can reduce their populations.

    00:23:05 – TAPS Technology Field Day: K-State Extension Associate with TAPS, Renee Tuttle, wraps up the show with information about the TAPS technology field day. She explains what will be taking place at the event this week.

    Field Day Information

    RSVP

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Market, Domestic and International Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International Major Drought Improvements in Kansas

    00:01:05 – Wheat Market, Domestic and International: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show with two segments as they discuss the international and domestic grain market. Their first segment focuses on wheat and the U.S. Dollar. Then Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

    00:12:05 – Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International: Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

    WASDE

    00:23:05 – Major Drought Improvements in Kansas: Ending the show today is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. He explains how Kansas is currently out of extreme drought and what the forecast may look like.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Dealing with Field Bindweed Kansas FFA Star Recipients What Insects are Out and About Right Now?

    00:01:05 – Dealing with Field Bindweed: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, kicks off today’s show by discussing how to prevent and control field bindweed. He explains how to handle the weed if it is found in fields.

    World of Weeds - Field Bindweed

    Management Options for Control of Field Bindweed

    00:12:05 – Kansas FFA Star Recipients: Recognizing the Kansas FFA Stars Andrew Garman, Noah Wiley and Adelle Higbie is how today’s show continues. Each member shares the work they completed to receive their respective honors.

    Kansas FFA Members Named Stars Over Kansas

    00:23:05 – What Insects are Out and About Right Now?: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show with an update on several insect pests to be on the lookout for this time of year, including bagworms and a variety of beetles.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs Cattle Management Career Success in the Beef Industry

    00:01:05 – Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs: Starting the show is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, with reminders on upcoming deadlines and eligibility for the Livestock Forage Program.

    Farmers.gov

    00:12:05 – Cattle Management: K-State cow-calf specialist Jason Warner keeps today’s show rolling with a review on what cattle producers need to keep in mind when it comes to cattle management this time of year. He mentions what should be taking place for spring and fall calving herds.

    CattleU.net

    KSUBeef.org

    00:23:05 – Career Success in the Beef Industry: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Dan Moser with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The hosts answer rapid fire questions on how to be a successful professional in the beef cattle industry.

    BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

    Email BCI at [email protected]

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • What Chinch Bugs Are Up To Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest Safely Celebrating Dairy Month

    00:01:05 – What Chinch Bugs Are Up To: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off today’s show as he talks about how chinch bugs could be impacting farmers' fields right now.

    00:12:05 – Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre explaining what concerns wheat growers could be seeing in their field as they harvest and if it could impact them at the elevator.

    Public Meetings on Kansas Water

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    00:23:05 – Safely Celebrating Dairy Month: June is Dairy Month and that typically means hosting events at the farm. However, with the current HPAI situation, producers will probably want to avoid bringing large group onto the farm. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by offering some ideas for safely celebrating Dairy month.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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 Trade Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction Eel in the Kansas River

    00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trade: The show begins with Tyler Cozzens an agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center with a cattle market update. He gives a cattle market recap and then talks beef and cattle trade.

    00:12:05 – Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson keep today’s show rolling with an episode of their Bovine Science podcast where they talk about the potential impacts of stress on reproduction.

    Herd Health: Stress and Reproduction

    00:23:05 – Eel in the Kansas River: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends the show by discussing the recent finding of an American Eel in the Kansas River -- which hasn’t happened for about 10 years.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Positive Grain Markets Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024 Rainfall Across Kansas

    00:01:05 – Positive Grain Markets: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show explaining what we are seeing in the grain market and contributing international factors.

    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

    00:12:05 – Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024: Continuing the show is Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, with information on the conformation of tar spot in Kansas for 2024. We are also joined by Ron Wilson, director of Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, with a Kansas profile on Sunflower Summer.

    Low Levels of Tar Spot have been Confirmed in Kansas

    corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/

    cropprotectionnetwork.org

    Sunflowersummer.org

    00:23:05 – Rainfall Across Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show today with a weather update. He says what when Kansans can expect the weather to warm up.

    Animal Comfort on Mesonet.ksu.edu

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

    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

  • Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye K-State Groundbreakings, Grants and Donations Choosing the Landscape

    00:01:05 – Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye: Starting today’s show is K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, to discuss pink eye in cattle. He talks about the causes, symptoms and what producers can do to treat it.

    00:12:05 – K-State Groundbreakings, Grants and Donations: Ernie Minton, director of K-State Research and Extension and dean of K-State’s college of agriculture, continues the show by reviewing his recent Statewide e-newsletter that says what is happening in and around campus.

    May Statewide

    Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

    00:23:05 – Choosing the Landscape: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes today’s show with options for garden and home landscapes.

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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.

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