USDA Grain Market Report Expectations Firearm Safety Winter Weather Continues 00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He mentions upcoming USDA reports and the impact they could have on the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Firearm Safety: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues today’s show as he takes the time to remind listeners about firearm safety. He discusses proper stor...
Jan 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1844
Women Managing the Farm Conference 2024 Kansas Land Values Tips for Getting Started Gardening 00:01:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor kicks off today’s show previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference. She says who the keynote speakers are and what she hopes the conference brings to attendees. Women Managing the Farm 00:12:05 – 2024 Kansas Land Values: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continues the show to highlight the recently releas...
Jan 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1843
FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet Corn and Soybean Schools Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn 00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet: Beginning today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she shares what programs and deadlines are taking place and recognizes their State Executive Director leaving. Renee Tuttle with TAPS also joins to let listeners know about an upcoming banquet. Farmers.gov USAJobs.gov K-Stat...
Jan 08, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1842
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers Economic Assistance Payments New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. The pair talk about beavers and the damage they could do to farm ponds. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu Wildlife Management on YouTube 00:12:05 – Economic Assistance Payments: Keeping the show rolling is Jenny Ifft and Logan Moss from K-...
Jan 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1841
Cattle Market Outlook Personal Finance Considerations, Part 1 Personal Finance Considerations, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains the current state of the market and the weather's impact; he also defines demand destruction and what it means for the cattle market. Glynn also says what they will be specifically looking into for the Meat Demand Monitor. AgManager.info Glynn on AgManager.inf...
Jan 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1840
A Refresh on Market Terminology Grain Market Outlook Winter Weather is Here 00:01:05 – A Refresh on Market Terminology: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, kick off today’s show as they take the time to explain common terminology that is used when discussing the market. 00:12:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Continuing the show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien as he provides his regular grain market update. Dan explains what the first trading day...
Jan 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1839
Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1 Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 2 Vegetable Transplants 00:01:05 – Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1: Brian Briggeman, professor and director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, begins today's show as he explains the golden age of agriculture and the farm debt crisis. In two segments, he talks about what contributed to the crisis and what measures have been put in place to reduce the chance of a repeat. 0...
Jan 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1838
K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1 K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 2 Proposed Change in Milk Checks 00:01:05 – K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1: Jane Schuh, director of K-State Research and Extension and associate dean of research and graduate programs for the College of Agriculture, begins today’s show with two segments as she takes the time to look back on 2024 to recognize the work that has been accomplished. KSU...
Dec 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1837
Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now 2024 Weather in Kansas Why Birds Could Be Dying 00:01:05 – Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, the chief economist for Ever.Ag’s livestock division starts today’s show. Lee talks about cattle on feed, cold storage and replacement heifer prices. Current Replacement Heifer Prices Seem Reasonable 00:12:05 – 2024 Weather in Kansas: Matt Sittel, assistant state climatologist at K-State, keeps the ...
Dec 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1836
Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024 Advancing African Swine Fever Detection on Surfaces Above Average Temperatures for the Holidays 00:01:05 – Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kicks off today’s show with his top stories in 2024 agriculture commodities. 00:12:05 – Advancing African Swine Fever Detection on Surfaces: K-State swine nutrition veterinarian Jordan Gebhardt continues the show explaining research he has been working o...
Dec 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1835
Farm Finances Learning Opportunity Succession Planning Series for Women Holiday Plant Care 00:01:05 – Farm Finances Learning Opportunity: Starting today’s show is K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor and K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid as they discuss the update they worked on for the online Finances and the Farm course. Finances and the Farm Risk Management on the Farm 00:12:05 – Succession Planning Series for Women: LaVell Winsor continues the show with Ashlee Westerhold, director of...
Dec 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1834
ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail K-State's National Champion Livestock Judging Team Water Belly in Cattle 00:01:05 – ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining the Emergency Relief Program, what happens when grain elevators fail, taxes for hedging and speculating and how people can learn from him in the coming semester. More Ag Law and Tax Musings -- ERP and Equipment Gains; Elevator Failure; Hedging/S...
Dec 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1833
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout Winter Beef Cattle Nutrition Demonstrations Using Technology for Improved Calf Management 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off today’s show as Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken converse about trout. They discuss where they are native and what people need to do to be able to fish for them. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Winter Beef Cattle Nutrition Demonstrations: K-State cow-calf Extension speci...
Dec 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1832
Strong Cattle Market New World Screwworm and HPAI Faces in Agriculture: Scott Kasl 00:01:05 – Strong Cattle Market: The show begins with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University with a cattle market update. He discusses the strong market, retail prices and trade with Mexico. derrell.peel@okstate.edu Cow-Calf Corner 00:12:05 – New World Screwworm and HPAI: Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, keeps today’s show rolling as he explains New World Screwworm and the ...
Dec 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1831
Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 1 Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2 Above Normal Temperatures 00:01:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, 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 grain market outlook. In their first segment they provide an overview and also discuss supply and demand for corn and grain sorghum. 00:12:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2: Cont...
Dec 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1830
Fire Safety Reminders for the Winter K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly 00:01:05 – Fire Safety Remidners for the Winter: Assistant fire management officer for the Kansas Forest Service, Eric Ward, kicks off today’s show with reminders for people during the winter and holiday season. He shares concern for Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces and smoke detectors. 00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team: K-State crops judging team me...
Dec 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1829
New FSA Specialty Crop Program Preparing for Kidding and Lambing Finishing Steers 00:01:05 – New FSA Specialty Crop Program: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, Kansas Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, to discuss a new program for specialty crop producers as well as a waiver for winter grazing CRP. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Preparing for Kidding and Lambing: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she explains what sheep and goat producers should hav...
Dec 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1828
Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1 Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 2 Will a Trend in Dairy Fit the Operation? 00:01:05 – Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1: Chuck Rice, university distinguished professor in agronomy, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begin today’s show with two segments discussing a recent report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas...
Dec 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1827
Beef Imports and Exports What Fish Do When Ice Forms Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness 00:01:05 – Beef Imports and Exports: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He discusses the market outlook, beef exports and imports and cattle imports. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – What Fish Do When Ice Forms: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, continues the show as he explains what aquatic life does ...
Dec 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1826
Global Grain Market Kansas Grain Market Temperature Roller Coaster 00:01:05 – Global Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market outlook. In his first segment he breaks down his thoughts on the current global grain market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, continues the show and his grain market conversation as he talks about futures, cash and exports. 00:23: 05 – Temperature Ro...
Dec 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1825
Nano Sensors for Agriculture November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension Using Hydroponics 00:01:05 – Nano Sensors for Agriculture: K-State’s Raj Kholsa and Suprem Das begin the show today as they explain how the collaboration between themselves and others is contributing to the development of nano sensors. They say where they are in the process and what benefit a final product could bring to producers. 00:12:05 – November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension: Ernie Min...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1824
Lame-Duck Legislation and Property Boundaries K-State's National Champion Meat Judging Team Non-Protein Nitrogen Considerations 00:01:05 – Lame-Duck Legislation and Property Boundaries: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains what legislation he thinks must pass, may pass and is unlikely to pass during lame-duck. He also discusses how property's boundaries could shift. Legislation in the Lame-Duck; Drones, Wills, Disease and Fencerow -- Sundat Aftern...
Dec 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1823
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Wildlife Eating Acorns Beyond the Value of the Wheat Grain Dairy Cow Flooring 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Wildlife Eating Acorns: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast kick off today’s show. The pair discuss acorns and how people can manage for them for deer and other species to eat. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife 00:12:05 – Beyond the Value of the Wheat Grain: K-State's Romulo Lollato and Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harri...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1822
Kansas Arbor Day Contest Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 1 Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 2 00:01:05 – Kansas Arbor Day Contest: Starting today's show is Blaine Stroble, northeast district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, as he discusses the Kansas Arbor Day poster contest. Blaine explains how teachers and students can get involved in the contest and how what can be learned is important to trees. Kansasforests.org Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest District Office Map 00:12:05 – Bi...
Dec 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1821
Slow Period at the Farm Service Agency Weather Forecast for the Winter Months Feeding Cattle in Their Last Two Trimesters 00:01:05 – Slow Period at the Farm Service Agency: Beginning the show is Emily Evans, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she explains why it is a slower time period for the FSA. We are also joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile. www.Farmers.gov FSA Service Centers Kansas Profile How to Safely Prepare and Cook Meats for the Holidays ww...
Nov 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1820
100 Years of Agriculture Today 00:00:05 – 100 Years of Agriculture Today: Former host and producer of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson, comes back into the studio to share the long history of Agriculture Today. He discusses key events and people who have contributed to the program over the last 100 years. Eric also explains how he hopes Agriculture Today will continue to provide valuable information to farmers and ranchers. www.k-state.edu/radiocentennial Send comments, questions or requests for...
Nov 26, 2024•25 min
100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 1 100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 2 Influences of a Longer-Lasting Herd 00:01:05 – 100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 1: Starting today’s show is former longtime host and producer of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson, as he comes back to recap the 100 years of Agriculture Today. Eric recognizes the people like Paul DeWeese who helped make the program what it is. He also explains the changes that Agriculture Today has gone through in the last 100 years. ...
Nov 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1819
Meat Demand in the Cattle Market Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress Wild Turkey Population 00:01:05 – Meat Demand in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with a cattle market update. He discusses the October Meat Demand Monitor as well as a special demand report. Presentation from KLA Meat Demand Monitor: Consumer Segments Meat Demand on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continue...
Nov 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1818
Grain Prices and Movement Deductions Impact on Cooperatives Seasonable or Unseasonable Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Prices and Movement: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show discussing the current grain market. He talks through futures, exports and price seasonality for corn, grain sorghum, wheat and soybeans. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Deductions Impact on Cooperatives: Keeping today’s show rolling is Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooper...
Nov 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1817
Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research Sustainability Research at Rannells Discouraging Rabbits 00:01:05 – Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research: Kicking off the show today is K-State beef systems specialist, Jaymelynn Farney, as she discusses research that she has been doing in southeast Kansas looking into to the use of virtual fencing and technological ear tags. www.southeast.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Sustainability Research at Rannells: Logan Thompson, K-State sustainable beef production spe...
Nov 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1816
