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Agriculture Today

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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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1726 - Properly Reporting 4-H Income and Foreign Accounts...Cotton Pests

Ag Law Reminders for Producers Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton Technology Advancements in Vet Med 00:01:05 – Ag Law Reminders for Producers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show by talking through his recent blog article that covers topics from reporting 4-H income to foreign bank accounts. FBAR; Read Before Signing; Reporting 4-H Income and Attorney-Client Privilege Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton: K-State Extension agronomist, Log...

Jul 17, 202428 minEp. 1426

1725 - Controlling Invasive Plants...Castration Methods

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot HPAI Research at K-State 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. The pair discuss invasive plant species and how people can control them. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot: K-State Extension beef vete...

Jul 16, 202428 minEp. 1725

1724 - Market Update for Cattle...Digital Agriculture at K-State

Cattle Market Outlook and International Look International Conference on Precision Agriculture Faces in Agriculture Today: Jeff Oakes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and International Look: Starting today’s show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market update. He talks about the current market and what meat demand differences he saw on his recent international travel. Cattle Feeding Returns - July 2024 00:12:05 – International Confere...

Jul 15, 202428 minEp. 1724

1723 - Grain Market Outlook...Retirement Account Options

WASDE Report Expectations KFMA Podcast: Retirement Accounts Moisture in Kansas 00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with th­is week’s grain market outlook. He explains the current market and the WASDE pre-report expectations. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – KFMA Podcast: Retirement Accounts: Keeping the show moving forward is an episode of the KFMA podcast with KFMA economist Chelsea Plummer and Edward Jones financial advisor...

Jul 12, 202428 minEp. 1723

1722 - Final 2024 Wheat Harvest Update...Animal Care at Fairs

Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update Animal Health at County Fairs Insects this Summer 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update: Starting today's show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with a­ wheat update for Kansas growers. She explains what people saw from their crop and what conditions were seen around the state. kswheat.com 00:12:05 – Animal Health at County Fairs: K-State livestock specialist, Joel DeRouchey, keeps the show rolling with reminders for 4-...

Jul 11, 202428 minEp. 1722

1721 - FSA Loan Program for Drought...Soil Benefits for Grazing Cover Crops

FSA Emergency Loan Program Grazing Cover Crops in No-Till Cropping Systems When to Remove Bulls from Breeding 00:01:05 – FSA Emergency Loan Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief Josh Ridder begins today’s show by reminding listeners about the emergency loan program at FSA. He explains the eligibility and requirements. Farmers.gov Farmers.gov/loans www.agriculture.ks.gov/DOCLivestockWater Dave Jones: David.Jones@ks.gov 00:12:05 – Grazing Cover Crops in No-Till Cropping Systems: Loga...

Jul 10, 202428 minEp. 1721

1720 - Impacting SDS...Bugs in Crop Fields

Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome Japanese Beetles, Burrowing Bugs and Grasshoppers in Fields Dairy Prices for Producers vs Consumers 00:01:05 – Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome: Starting the show is K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and K-State PhD student in plant pathology Madison Kessler to talk about their recent research on how Sudden Death Syndrome can be influenced. eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu 00:12:05 – Japanese Beetles, Burrowing Bugs and Grasshoppers in Fields: Jeff ...

Jul 09, 202428 minEp. 1720

1719 - Cattle Market Data Recap...Soybean Nutrients

Cattle Trade Data Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies Packrats 00:01:05 – Cattle Trade Data: Kicking off the show is a cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens. He talks about the recently released trade data. 00:12:05 – Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, continues today's show by reviewing the common nutrient deficiencies soybean growers could be seeing in their crop. Identifying Nutrient De...

Jul 08, 202428 minEp. 1719

1718 - Corn and Soybean Balance Sheet...Controlling Pigweeds

Grain Market Prices and Supply Need to Control Palmer Amaranth Weather Forecast for July 00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Supply: Dan O’Brien starts today’s show by talking about grain prices for this week’s grain market outlook. He also explains his updated balance sheets on corn and soybeans. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Need to Control Palmer Amaranth: Continuing the show by discussing palmer amaranth is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reminds growers why it is cr...

Jul 05, 202428 minEp. 1718

1717 - Case Decisions Influence Agriculture...Safety on Farms and Ranches

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 ...

Jul 03, 202428 minEp. 1717

1716 - Alligator Snapping Turtles...Farm Income Estimates

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...

Jul 02, 202428 minEp. 1716

1715 - How Consumers Prepare Meat...Plant Analysis

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 ...

Jul 01, 202428 minEp. 1715

1714 - USDA Acreage Report Expectations...Corn Diseases

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...

Jun 28, 202428 minEp. 1714

1713 - Clean Field After Wheat Harvest...Wheat Harvest Update

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 Bak...

Jun 27, 202428 minEp. 1713

1712 - FSA Farmer Programs...Custom Rates Survey Results

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, ...

Jun 26, 202428 minEp. 1712

1711 - Wheat in Pig Diets...Fire Risks in Ag

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 s...

Jun 25, 202428 minEp. 1711

1710 - Contributors to the Cattle Market...Getting Soybeans Planted

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, cont...

Jun 24, 202428 minEp. 1710

1709 - Grain Market Outlook...Wildfire Grants

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 a...

Jun 21, 202428 minEp. 1709

1708 - Impacting SDS Severity in Soybeans...Using Herbicides in the Heat

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-Sta...

Jun 20, 202428 minEp. 1708

1707 - New H-2A Rules...Water for Cattle

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 ...

Jun 19, 202428 minEp. 1707
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