Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale Finally, Warmer Weather Forecasted 00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kickstarts today’s show as he discusses the futures market and how transportation costs are impacting prices. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale: Keeping the show rolling is K-State’s Shane Werk and Chris Mullinix as they ...
Feb 21, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1874
KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability Agriculture Technologies Conference Vermicomposting for the Garden 00:01:05 – KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability: Chelsea Plummer with the Kansas Farm Management Association kicks off today’s show with part of their podcast where she talked with K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Delide Joseph about their research on conversation practices and farm profitability. KFMA Podcast 00:12:05 – Agriculture Technologies Conference: Keeping the sh...
Feb 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1873
Livestock and Crop FSA Programs K-State Cattlemen's Day Adapting Mineral Programs 00:01:05 – Livestock and Crop FSA Programs: Beginning the show today is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he reminds producers about the Livestock Indemnity Program, American Relief Act bill, ARC and PLC. AgManager.info USDA.gov Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, adds to today’s show as he previews the upcomi...
Feb 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1872
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest Early Planting Soybean Research How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need? 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. This week the pair converse about ethical and responsible harvest. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Early Planting Soybean Research: Keeping today’s show moving is Eric Adee, K-Sta...
Feb 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1871
Cattle and Retail Meat Prices Grain Bin Safety Establishing Native Grasses 00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Meat Prices: Kicking off today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market outlook. He recaps the market as well as provides an update on retail meat prices and imports from Mexico. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: K-State outreach specialist in grain storage and feed manufacturing at the IGP Institute, Carlos Campabadal, continue...
Feb 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1870
Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1 Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2 Continued Snow in Kansas 00:01:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, get today’s show rolling with a two-segment grain market outlook. In their first segment, they discuss things happening on a macro level as well as the wheat market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlo...
Feb 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1869
Getting Control of Kochia Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial 00:01:05 – Getting Control of Kochia: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show as she reminds growers of the importance of controlling kochia pre-emergence. She shares tips and why it is crucial. Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu 00:12:05 – Kansas Wildfire Awareness We...
Feb 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1868
3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024 Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle? 00:01:05 – 3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show by highlighting three developments that took place in 2024 for agricultural law and taxation. The "Not Quite" Top Ten 00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills: Continuing the show is Kansas 4-H’s Beth Hinshaw and Dona Ratliff as they talk about Kansas...
Feb 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1867
Predation of Livestock, Part 1 Predation of Livestock, Part 2 How Dairy Size Has Changed 00:01:05 – Predation of Livestock, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is two segments about predation and how it affects livestock with K-State Extension wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. He discusses the different kinds of predators in Kansas, the economic impacts of them and control strategies for producers. 00:12:05 – Predation of Livestock, Part 2: Drew Ricketts resumes his conversation about predation in t...
Feb 11, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1866
Major Cattle Market Topics ARC, PLC and Coverage Options Filamentous Algae Control 00:01:05 – Major Cattle Market Topics: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with his cattle market update. He also talks about major topics that were discussed at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's CattleCon. 00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Coverage Options: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at ...
Feb 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1865
Increased Grain Futures Prices Extending Days-On-Feed, Economic Considerations Here Comes More Snow 00:01:05 – Increased Grain Futures Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook. He discusses the higher futures prices and if they influenced cash prices. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Extending Days-On-Feed, Economic Considerations: Continuing the show is research associate for the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology at ...
Feb 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1864
What Mud Does to Cattle Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers Garden Drip Irrigation 00:01:05 – What Mud Does to Cattle: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, starts today’s show as he comments on how mud can be impacting cattle and what producers can do to help their livestock. 00:12:05 – Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers: A speaker from K-State’s Swine Profitability conference, Lisa Tokach, a veterinarian in private practice, continues the show as she touches...
Feb 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1863
Bull Selection Factors Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar Partnership for Kansas 00:01:05 – Bull Selection Factors: Getting today’s show rolling is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson as she reminds cattle producers of things to consider for bull selection. beefrepro.info KSUBeef.org 00:12:05 – Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, continues today’s show as he discusses wheat forage yields and the Wheat Rx seminar in Salina. kswheat.com...
Feb 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1862
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles K-State Cow-Calf Production Meetings Pricing Formula Changes 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts today’s show as the pair discuss moles and what impact they can have on the prairie. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – K-State Cow-Calf Production Meetings: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner keeps the show rolling as he informs l...
Feb 04, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1861
Cattle Inventory and Trade Rural Heart Health Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences 00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory and Trade: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he talks about the current market, cattle inventory report and provides a trade update. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Rural Heart Health: February is American Heart Month so project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State Tawnie Larson j...
Feb 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1860
Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices Managing Lice on Cattle Melting Snow 00:01:05 – Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with his grain market outlook. He breaks down where the markets are moving and what is contributing to it. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Managing Lice on Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues the show as he discusses lice on cattle and why they are more of an issue in the winter. ...
Jan 31, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1859
Preparing a Calving Kit KFMA: Common Social Security Questions Gardening Tips 00:01:05 – Preparing a Calving Kit: Kicking off the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he provides his top calving preparation reminders for cattle producers. 00:12:05 – KFMA: Common Social Security Questions: Part of the Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with Chelsea Plummer and Senior Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, David Seymour, continue today’s...
Jan 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1858
FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility Establishing Crabgrass for Forage Managing Around Mud 00:01:05 – FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show as he explains changes that are happening with the government and how they could impact agriculture. Roger on AgManager.info Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog 00:12:05 – Establishing Crabgrass for Forage: K-State northeast area ag...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1857
Is There Wheat Winterkill? Ad-Hoc Payments K-State Dairy Days 00:01:05 – Is There Wheat Winterkill?: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins the show today discussing winterkill in wheat. He says if Kansas growers should be concerned. Potential for Winterkill to the Kansas Wheat Crop Wheat Rx Seminar in Salina kswheat.com 00:12:05 – Ad-Hoc Payments: Keeping today’s show rolling is Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy chair at K-State, and Brady Brewer, K-State associat...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1856
Record High Cattle Market National Champion Forage Quiz Bowl Team Wildlife in Cold Weather 00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off today’s show. He talks about the record highs in the market and beef production numbers from 2024. 00:12:05 – National Champion Forage Quiz Bowl Team: Continuing the show is the K-State forage quiz bowl national champion team, team coach Sarah Frye, and team members Caleb...
Jan 27, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1855
Questions in the Grain Market Extended Weather Forecast Soil Fertility Schools 00:01:05 – Questions in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He shares positive news in the futures market and what growers are seeing for cash. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond keeps the show rolling with his weather forecast. He discusses what he expects for weather as we look into ...
Jan 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1854
Communication Between Generations Hay Feeder Waste Starting Vegetable Seeds 00:01:05 – Communication Between Generations: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, begins today’s show as he discusses multiple generations working together in agriculture. He says how their communication styles often differ. Generations in the American Workforce Mesonet's Animal Comfort Index 00:12:05 – Hay Feeder Waste: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension beef production specialist Emma ...
Jan 23, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1853
FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes Great Plains Cotton Conference Preparing for Calving 00:01:05 – FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes: Kicking off today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, with updates and deadline reminders for FSA programs. She also touches on the change in administration. Farmers.gov Service Centers 00:12:05 – Great Plains Cotton Conference: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon continues the show, previewing the G...
Jan 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1852
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill K-State Swine Profitability Conference Reviewing Dairy Programs 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken on another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. In this episode, the pair explain winter fish kill and its positives and negatives. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – K-State Swine Profitability Conference: Joel DeRouchey, K-State swine Extension specialist, c...
Jan 21, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1851
Cattle and Hay Market Agritourism Research in Kansas Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer 00:01:05 – Cattle and Hay Market: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, kicks off today’s show. He breaks down market prices for cattle and also explains how hay prices have changed from previous years. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Agritourism Research in Kansas: Continuing today’s show are K-State’s Nellie Hill-Sullins and Mia Reyes and Kansas Agritourism...
Jan 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1850
USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1 USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2 Coldest Time of The Year 00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the recent USDA WASDE report and other reports impacted the market. Dan discusses corn and grain sorghum in the first segment. 00:12:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2: Dan continues the show in a second segment as he talks a...
Jan 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1849
Payroll for Agriculture Producers Garden City Community College and K-State More Factors for Starting a Garden 00:01:05 – Payroll for Agriculture Producers: Kicking off the show is Kansas Farm Management Association professional development officer Chelsea Plummer as she discusses the 2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers events. 2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers Chelsea Plummer - ecplummer@ksu.edu or 316-393-1830 00:12:05 – Garden City Community College and K-State: Dan Moser, associate...
Jan 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1848
Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks Grazing Crop Stubble 00:01:05 – Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show discussing the upcoming regulation changes to the Horse Protection Act. He explains the revisions for horse events and owners. Horse Protection Act Roger on AgManager 00:12:05 – Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks: Continuing the show is K-State veterinari...
Jan 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1847
Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025 What is On a Meat Label? Dairy Prices 00:01:05 – Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, previewing the 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide. She mentions what has changed and has been included and is not included. 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide 00:12:05 – What is On a Meat Label?: Erin Beyer, assistant professor of sustainable meat science and industry at K-State, keeps the show rolling as she ex...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1846
Cattle Market Increases Cover Your Acres Geese in Kansas 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Increases: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today’s show. He discusses what the current market conditions could mean for the year. 00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres: Lucas Haag, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show moving as he previews the Cover Your Acres winter conference. He explains what topics presenters will be speaking on for attendees....
Jan 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1845
