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Agriculture Today

Kansas State University

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

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2290 - Corn has Biggest Story After Reports...Are...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/10/16

Up and Down in the Grain Market Cold Weather Influence on Insects Normal October Weather Pattern 00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing how the markets reacted to last week's WASDE reports and what grain commodity saw the most change. He also highlights what he sees looking forward. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Cold Weather Influence on Insects: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he

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2289 - Recognizing Cooperatives for Kansas...Safety...

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2026/10/15

Cooperative Resources in Kansas Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest Home Landscape Weed Control 00:01:05 – Cooperative Resources in Kansas: Today's show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, and Russell Plaschka, president and CEO of the Kansas Cooperative Council, as the pair discuss their involvement in cooperatives in Kansas for Cooperative Month. They explain the landscape and how they see things moving forward. 00:12:05 –

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2287 - Getting Control of Weeds this Fall...Feedlot...

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2026/10/13

Fall Weed Control with Herbicides New K-State Feedlot Specialist 2026 World Dairy Expo 00:01:05 – Fall Weed Control with Herbicides: Beginning today's show is K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, as she explains fall herbicide applications and what needs to be specifically paid attention to for marestail in fields. Controlling Annual Weeds with Fall-Applied Herbicides Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring 00:12:05 – New K-State Feedlot Specialist: Rebecca McDermott,

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2286 - Beef and Dairy Cow Slaughter...Rural...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/10/12

Beef Slaughter and Trade USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Too Many Leaves in Ponds 00:01:05 – Beef Slaughter and Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show discussing beef and dairy slaughter as well as beef imports and exports. lmic.info 00:12:05 – USDA Rural Development Undersecretary: The show continues with Glen Smith, USDA undersecretary for rural development, as he highlights what he sees for rural

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2282 - Establishing a Pond and Caring for...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/10/06

Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, continues the show

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2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf...

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2026/10/05

Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2 00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management. cap.unl.edu 00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist,

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2280 - Stocks Report Impacting WASDE Report...

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2026/10/02

Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts: Starting the show is a grain market update from K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he discusses how markets reacted to the grain stocks report and the impact that report could have on the upcoming WASDE report. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show by

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2279 - ARC and PLC Decisions to Make...Corn Safety...

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2026/10/01

Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, starts the show as she explains recent announcements involving ARC and PLC and what strategies producers should consider before making decisions. Farmers Urged to Start Thinking About ARC, PLC Decisions Online Spreadsheet AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall

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2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/09/30

FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he chats about announcements that could impact producers and FSA training. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Late Season Burning: Colin Tobin, K-State assistant professor of range management, continues the show as he explains what late season burning is and why an operation may choose it as

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2276 - Letting the Cattle Market Work...Preparing...

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2026/09/28

Cattle Market Disruptions Wheat After Summer Row Crops Why are Ponds Green? 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Disruptions: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with his cattle market update where he discusses the flat and up market as well as what is causing disruption in the beef chain. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Wheat After Summer Row Crops: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State agronomist in-charge in Tribune, Lucas Haag, as

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2273 - Making Sure a Loan, is Actually a Loan...Fall...

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2026/09/23

Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income? Being Ready for Fall Calving Diversification for Cattle Operations 00:01:05 – Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he explains a case that discusses the importance of making sure the parameters of a loan are met so it isn't considered gross income when it isn't meant to. When Money is Gross Income and Not a Loan Roger on AgManager.info washburnlaw.edu/WALTR 00:12:05 – Being Ready for

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2269 - Getting Winter Canola in the Field...Native...

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2026/09/17

Preparing for Winter Canola Planting Managing Phragmites in Kansas Cool-Season Lawn Work 00:01:05 – Preparing for Winter Canola Planting: A discussion about winter canola planting and what growers should be preparing or have prepared, begins today's show with K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm. Winter Canola: Planting and Early-Season Management Winter Canola: Setting the Stage for Successful Establishment 00:12:05 – Managing Phragmites in Kansas: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske,

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2268 - FSA Learning More About Producers...Leaf...

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2026/09/16

FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1 Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2 00:01:05 – FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State: The show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the traveling he and county office employees have been doing to learn more and benefit Kansas producers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator 00:12:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1: Kansas Forest Service forest

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2267 - The Process of Taking Forage...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/09/15

Taking Forage Samples Cotton Lint Yield Estimates Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments 00:01:05 – Taking Forage Samples: Beginning the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he explains the correct way to take forage samples in a field and prepare them for testing. 00:12:05 – Cotton Lint Yield Estimates: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he discusses the current cotton crop conditions and how growers can calculate yield

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2266 - Feeder Cattle Prices...Checking Grain Sorghum...

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2026/09/14

Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock 00:01:05 – Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show as he explains how corn prices have impacted feeder cattle and how beef trade has looked for 2026. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan

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2265 - Major Points in the Grain Market...Artificial...

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2026/09/11

New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought? 00:01:05 – New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off the show with a grain market outlook where he reviews the futures and cash prices while taking a look at USDA report expectations and the impact it could have on prices. Daniel on AgManager 00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery: Keeping the show rolling is

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2262 - Fish Kill Causes and Prevention...Conference...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/09/08

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference Genetically Engineered New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they explain fish kills and what can cause them. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference: Keeping the show rolling is Flinchbaugh Forum panelist, Greg Ibach, as

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2260 - Pests in Grain Sorghum and Heat...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/09/03

Impact Heat has on Crop Pests Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported Picking Quality Grass Seed 00:01:05 – Impact Heat has on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, starts today's show as he explains the impact heat has on pests and what pests he is keeping an eye on in grain sorghum fields. 00:12:05 – Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported: K-State agricultural economist, Brian Coffey, keeps the show rolling as he chats about U.S. lean beef trimmings and how the

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2256 - Keeping an Eye on Future Reports for the Grain...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/08/28

Grain Market Price Trends Cover Crop Field Days No Big Changes in the Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Price Trends: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show as he explains the historic week in the grain market and how future reports could impact market reactions. Daniel on AgManager Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar 00:12:05 – Cover Crop Field Days: Logan Simon, Augustine Obour and Stacie Minson with K-State, keep the show rolling as they highlight the two upcoming

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2248 - Silage Harvest Safety Reminders and K-State's...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/08/18

Silage Harvest Safety K-State's Beef Stocker Unit Four Tips for Harvesting Silage 00:01:05 – Silage Harvest Safety: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, starts off the show as he chats about safety reminders for silage harvest from chopping, hauling and packing. KSUBeef.org 00:12:05 – K-State's Beef Stocker Unit: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Dale Blasi, highlights the work the Beef Stocker Unit does to benefit the beef industry and students at K-State. K-State

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