Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter Why Good Sleep is Valuable Why a Bull Could be Prolapsing When Mounting 00:01:05 – Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show discussing water rights and conservation easements, long-term care costs, tax home, negative easements and accessing landlocked areas. More Legal and Tax Issues for Farmers and Ranchers Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Why Good Sle...
Nov 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1815
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather Dairy Cow Pain Management 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off the show with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken. The pair discuss ducks and the issues they can create but also how people can get more in their area. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather: Keeping the show going is Jason Warner, K-State ...
Nov 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1814
Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important Preparing Pivots Systems for Winter Faces in Agriculture: Amanda Clausen 00:01:05 – Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, chief economist of the livestock division at Ever.Ag, begins today’s show. He discusses the current market, retail beef prices, hay production and prices and why placements are difficult to project. Placements: Most Important, Yet Most Elusive, Cattle on Feed Report Number...
Nov 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1813
The World Grain Market, Part 1 The World Grain Market, Part 2 A Wet November 00:01:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a two-segment grain market update. Dan and Guy cover the domestic and international market for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. 00:12:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 2: Guy also discusses macroeconomic topics as well grain market headlines with Da...
Nov 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1812
Private Water Well Safety and Testing Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs Protecting Teat Health 00:01:05 – Private Water Well Safety and Testing: K-State watershed specialist, Stacie Minson, and City of Hays water conservation specialist, Holly Dickman, begin today’s show discussing what people should be evaluating when it comes to their water wells and landscape irrigation. Know Your Water Nitrate and Groundwater - MF857 Private Well -- Safe Location - MF3667 Testing Private Water Systems - MF3655 ...
Nov 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1811
FSA Farm Loan Programs Developing Spring-Born Heifers Using the CalfDex App 00:01:05 – FSA Farm Loan Programs: Starting the show today is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she discusses farm loan programs at the FSA. Marissa also shares how much money has been used for these programs. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Developing Spring-Born Heifers: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, keeps the show rolling as she talks about spring-born replacement heifer...
Nov 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1810
20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies Making a Longer Growing Season 00:01:05 – 20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, as he covers how the K-State Beef Stocker Unit began and what work they do to support cattle producers. KSUBeef.org Beef Stocker Unit 00:12:05 – Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies: Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with KFMA economist, Chelsea ...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1809
Trade in the Cattle Market A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton Pros and Cons of Leaves in Ponds 00:01:05 – Trade in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, starts today’s show. He discusses the market, wheat pasture prospects and trade data. 00:12:05 – A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues the show as he prov...
Nov 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1808
WASDE Grain Report Expectations Should Winter Wheat be Replanted? Rain and Snow in Kansas 00:01:05 – WASDE Grain Report Expectations: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He previews pre-report expectations of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report 00:12:05 – Should Winter Wheat be Replanted?: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, as he discusses...
Nov 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1807
First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid Managing a Compost Pile 00:01:05 – First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show discussing the first Endangered Species Act compliant herbicide. She talks about the mitigation and off-target movement rules. First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved War Against Weeds 00:12:05 – New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid: Continuing the show is Marion Spierin...
Nov 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1806
First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid Managing a Compost Pile 00:01:05 – First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show discussing the first Endangered Species Act compliant herbicide. She talks about the mitigation and off-target movement rules. First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved War Against Weeds 00:12:05 – New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid: Continuing the show is Marion Spierin...
Nov 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1806
Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture Johne's Disease in Cattle Demand and Consumption of Animal Protein 00:01:05 – Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by explaining the FARM Act, a National Environmental Policy Act violation and the Environmental Protection Administration’s draft strategy. Kansas Income Tax Institute Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Johne's Disease in Cattle: Continuing the show is K-S...
Nov 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1805
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos Swine Feed and Performance Research Blankets for Young Calves 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show. This week the pair discuss armadillos and the different methods that can be used for controlling their population. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Swine Feed and Performance Research: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth,...
Nov 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1804
Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions Anhydrous Ammonia Applications Kansas Profile: 6S Creative 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today’s show. He discusses the current market and also provides what the range and pasture conditions are and how they compare to previous years. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Anhydrous Ammonia Applications: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertil...
Nov 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1803
Grain Market Seasonality Kansas FFA at National FFA Convention Moisture in the Forecast 00:01:05 – Grain Market Seasonality: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses current trends as well as events that could impact the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Kansas FFA at National FFA Convention: Continuing the show is Hayley Hines and Natalee Bray, Kansas FFA State Officers, to recap the National FFA Convention and Expo. The pai...
Nov 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1802
Bovine Leukemia Virus Kansas Grain Sorghum Update Fall Removal and Testing 00:01:05 – Bovine Leukemia Virus: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, kicks off today’s show by discussing Bovine Leukemia Virus also referred to as BLV. He explains its concerns and how common it is in dairy and beef cattle herds. ksvdl.org 00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Continuing the show are Kansas grain sorghum growers Brant Peterson and Jon Berning as they provide a look into how their crop performed thi...
Oct 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1801
An Update on FSA Programs Agricultural Innovation Initiative End of Grazing Season Feeding 00:01:05 – An Update on FSA Programs : Kansas State Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency Dennis McKinney starts the show by providing an update on FSA programs available to Kansas farmers and ranchers. He also says what support producers have when it comes to conservation. FSA State Offices FSA Conservation Programs 00:12:05 – Agricultural Innovation Initiative: From last week’s annual conference, Colleg...
Oct 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1800
Are Recent Interest Rates Impacting Ag Rates Emerald Ash Borer Continues To Spread Dairy Producers Can Help 4-H Grow 00:01:05 – Are Recent Interest Rates Impacting Ag Rates : K-State’s Brain Briggeman and Brady Brewer look at recent interest rates and how they have influenced agricultural rates and what we can possibly expect moving forward. AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Emerald Ash Borer Continues To Spread: Matt Norville, community forestry program coordinator for the Kansas Forest Service, discus...
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1799
Cutout Value Price Factors Fall 2025 Net Farm Income Prairie Dog Control Options 00:01:05 – Cutout Value Price Factors : Universty of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis discusses cutou value price factors, trends in slaughter weight and beef slaughter cows. https://agecon.unl.edu/faculty/elliott-dennis 00:12:05 – Fall 2025 Net Farm Income: K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, continues today's show with a look at fall 2025 net farm income. She explains what...
Oct 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1798
Kansas and U.S. Cash Grain Prices Soil Considerations Before Removing Crop Residue Drought Expansion 00:01:05 – Kansas and U.S. Cash Grain Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses cash prices in the U.S., seasonal price trends and international events taking place. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Soil Considerations Before Removing Crop Residue: The show keeps going with K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, ...
Oct 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1797
Late Sowing Wheat Woody Encroachment Management Event Safely Storing Lawn and Garden Pesticides 00:01:05 – Late Sowing Wheat: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show with management considerations for wheat growers who are past their optimal window to sow wheat. Management Adjustments When Sowing Wheat Late 00:12:05 – Woody Encroachment Management Event: Continuing the show is Midway District Extension agents Craig Dinkel and Clinton Laflin as well as K-State ...
Oct 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1796
Kansas Income Tax Institute Small Acreage Agriculture Series in Kansas When to Start a Finishing Ration 00:01:05 – Kansas Income Tax Institute: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, and Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, start the show as they preview the speakers and topics for the upcoming Kansas Income Tax Institute. Kansas Income Tax Institute 00:12:05 – Small Acreage Agriculture Series in Kansas: Keeping the show rolling are agriculture and natural resources agents Jen...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1795
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Clarity Feed Labels Dairy Sustainability Practices 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Clarity: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a segment of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair converse about water clarity and how it can impact pond health. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Feed Labels: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues the show by discussing feedstuff tags....
Oct 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1794
Meat Demand Monitor Medicare Programs Faces in Agriculture: Ken McCarty 00:01:05 – Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show as he discusses the current cattle market and also provides a rundown of the Meat Demand Monitor for September. Meat Demand on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Medicare Programs: Kansas Farm Management Association’s Chelsea Plummer and Marshall County Extension Agent, Susie Latta, keep the show rolling with part of KFMA’s recent podcast w...
Oct 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1793
Overview of the Grain Market, Part 1 Overview of the Grain Market, Part 2 Waiting on Precipitation 00:01:05 – Overview of the Grain Market, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start the show today as they provide a domestic and international look at the grain market. The pair give an overview of factors impacting the market as well as conversing about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat and how numbers have change...
Oct 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1792
Larger Pig Litters and Pre-Weaning Socialization Roadway Incidents with Agricultural Equipment Discouraging Home Pests 00:01:05 – Larger Pig Litters and Pre-Weaning Socialization: Kicking off today’s show is K-State swine specialist, Mike Tokach, as he explains research that has been done at K-State to help make sure sows and nursing pigs continue to be provided appropriate nutrition as litter sizes increase. KSU Swine Day Katie Smith: 785-532-1267 00:12:05 – Roadway Incidents with Agricultural ...
Oct 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1791
Kansas FSA Reminders Pasture Soil Testing and Fertilization Cattle Pain Management 00:01:05 – Kansas FSA Reminders: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, kicks off today’s show with date reminders for FSA programs and a reminder about county committee elections. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Pasture Soil Testing and Fertilization: The show keeps going with K-State northeast area agronomist, Tina Sullivan, discussing fall soil testing, what nutrients growers should ...
Oct 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1790
Website Launched for Crop Performance Tests Green Cloverworms and Crop Pests are Slowing Down Focus Points for Dairy Producers 00:01:05 – Website Launched for Crop Performance Tests: Beginning today’s show is Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist and director of research for ID3A, as he explains the recently released website that allows farmers to have easier access to K-State’s crop performance tests. avyield.com News Release 00:12:05 – Green Cloverworms and Crop Pests are Slowi...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1789
Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd Potential of Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas Birds Flying Around Kansas 00:01:05 – Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd: A cattle market update with Ever.Ag’s livestock division chief economist, Lee Schulz, starts the show for today. Lee talks about the current market outlook, beef export statistics and buying versus raising beef cow replacement heifers. Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement August Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Beef Export...
Oct 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1788
Pre-Report USDA Estimates Fire Weather Risks Kansas Ag Map for Educators 00:01:05 – Pre-Report USDA Estimates: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market outlook. He shares what pre-report estimates are for the upcoming USDA reports. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Fire Weather Risks: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, keeps the show rolling with a weather update. He reminds producers of fire weather concerns and what they can do to help mitigat...
Oct 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1787
