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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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2166 - Agriculture in the Kansas...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/22

Agriculture Decisions in the 2026 Legislative Session Cotton Planting Quality Calving Dystocia 00:01:05 – Agriculture Decisions in the 2026 Legislative Session: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show as he reviews a few of the agriculture related decisions that were made in the 2026 Kansas legislative session. The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session and Agriculture 00:12:05 – Cotton Planting Quality: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he

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2165 - Managing and Fishing for Crappie...Options for...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/21

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Crappie Establishing Windbreaks Continued Improvement of Kansas Milk 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Crappie: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they discuss crappie and the management of them in Kansas. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Establishing Windbreaks: Kansas Forest Service Southwest community and rural district forester, John Klempa, keeps the show rolling as

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2164 - Cattle Market Data...MGA for Heifer Breeding

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/20

Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option Faces in Agriculture: Cally Miller 00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show as he notes key points regarding cattle on feed, global production and trade as well as cow slaughter. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option: Jason Warner, K-State Extension

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2160 - Cattle Vaccination Choices...Taking Care of...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/14

Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles Creating Higher-Value Dairy Bull Calves 00:01:05 – Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout: The show starts with K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, as he lists his recommendations for what cattle producers should consider for vaccinating their livestock. 00:12:05 – Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles: A.J. continues the show as he discusses proper care of vaccinations, syringes and

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2159 - Cattle Market Reactions and...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/13

Cattle Prices and Industry Updates Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools Spring Rain Showers Aquatic Impacts 00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Industry Updates: Beginning today's show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the cattle market has moved, a JBS strike update, imports and an emergency plan update. 00:12:05 – Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools: K-State's Bryan Rutter and Gustavo Roa keep the show rolling as the explain tools available to

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2158 - Wheat, Grain Sorghum, Corn and Soybean...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/10

What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans Needing More Rain in Kansas 00:01:05 – What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they chat about the overall grain market and then take a closer look at wheat and grain sorghum domestically and internationally. 00:12:05 – What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans: Daniel and Guy

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2157 - Wheat Rust Outlook...Understanding Biofuels in...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/09

Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026 Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels Managing Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026: K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, starts the show as she explains the likelihood of stripe, leaf and stem rust in Kansas this year. Wheat Rust Outlook and Reminders for the 2026 Season 00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels: The show continues with part of a Clearing the Air podcast episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag

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2155 - Feral Swine Damage and Management...Being...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/07

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine Ticks are Out in Kansas Dairy Employee Training 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about feral swine in Kansas and the management of them. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: K-State livestock entomologist Cassandra Olds continues the show as she describes this year's ticks

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2154 - Increases in the Cattle Market and...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/06

Consumer Demand for Beef Getting Corn Planted Starch Breakdown in the Rumen 00:01:05 – Consumer Demand for Beef: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show as talks about the cattle market and how consumer demand for beef has historically changed. He also takes a look at the Meat Demand Monitor. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Getting Corn Planted: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan continue the show as they discuss corn planting and what they

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2153 - Grain Market Impacts and Prices...Planting...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/03

How Recent USDA Grain Reports Compare to Expectations Getting Soybeans Planted Another Weather Pattern for Kansas 00:01:05 – How Recent USDA Grain Reports Compare to Expectations: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show as he discusses what was in the recent prospective plantings and grain stocks reports and the impact they've had on the market. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Getting Soybeans Planted: Keeping the show rolling are K-State Extension agronomists Tina

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2152 - Weevils and Aphids in Alfalfa...Winter Canola...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/02

Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop Ornamental Grass Maintenance 00:01:05 – Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off the show as he provides alfalfa growers with an update on what pests he is seeing in alfalfa fields and management options that are available. 00:12:05 – Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, continues today's show discussing the

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2151 - Programs for Farmers....Learning Opportunity...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/04/01

FSA's Conservation Reserve Programs K-State's Cow Camp Should Calves get Vaccines and Implants Following Birth? 00:01:05 – FSA's Conservation Reserve Programs: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the multiple conservation reserve programs and what emergency plans they have in place. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – K-State's Cow Camp: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney keeps the show going as she discusses the Cow

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2150 - Kansas Feedlots Inputs and Outputs...Ag Tech...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/31

Focus on Feedlots: Continued Heavy Cattle NASA STELLA at Ag Tech Day Reducing Corn Silage in Cow's Diet 00:01:05 – Focus on Feedlots: Continued Heavy Cattle: Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, starts today's show as he recaps the recent "Focus on Feedlots" report and where cattle are currently finishing in terms of weight. Focus on Feedlots KSUBeef.org jwaggon@ksu.edu 00:12:05 – NASA STELLA at Ag Tech Day: The show continues with Jacob Orser, program support specialist with NASA

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2149 - Supply of the Cattle Market...Agriculture in...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/30

Demand and Questions in the Cattle Market KARL Program Travels to Brazil Pros and Cons of Turkey Vultures 00:01:05 – Demand and Questions in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins the show as he talks about the mixture in the futures, cash and boxed beef market. He also comments on questions he is frequently asked. 00:12:05 – KARL Program Travels to Brazil: Continuing the show are four Kansas Agriculture and Rural

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2148 - Factors Outside of the Grain Market...Mites...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/27

Grain Market Volatility Brown Wheat Mites Spring or Summer Weather? 00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with his grain market update where he chats about upcoming grain stocks and acreage reports and the impact they may have. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Brown Wheat Mites: K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, continues the show as he discusses brown wheat mites and what issues they are causing for growers. Brown

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2146 - States Impacting Food and Agricultural...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/25

American Food Market Developments Getting a Handle on Marestail Implications of Weight-Loss Medications 00:01:05 – American Food Market Developments: Beginning the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he explains three developments that have taken place in food and agricultural law so far in 2026. From Pasture to Plate -- Navigating the New Legal Feudalism 00:12:05 – Getting a Handle on Marestail: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, adds to show as she discusses

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2143 - Grain Futures, Cash, Transportation and...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/20

Grain Market Volatility Cropland and Soil After Wildfires Warming and Drying Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show commenting on the ups and downs in the market and he discusses transportation and exports. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Cropland and Soil After Wildfires: Keeping the show rolling is John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Augustine Obour, K-State soil scientist, as they converse

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2142 - Looking in Alfalfa and Wheat Fields for...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/19

What Pests to Scout for in Fields The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof Flying Ants Versus Termites 00:01:05 – What Pests to Scout for in Fields: The show starts with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he discusses pea aphids, alfalfa weevils, army cutworms and winter grain mites. 00:12:05 – The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she explains how the hemp hype faded from a few years ago and where it currently is. The

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2138 - Kansas Commodities...Grain Market Economics...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/13

Kansas Market, Corn and Grain Sorghum Wheat, Soybeans and Market Factors Hot and Cold Kansas Temperatures 00:01:05 – Kansas Market, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show as they chat about futures, cash and what they saw in the WASDE report for corn and grain sorghum. 00:12:05 – Wheat, Soybeans and Market Factors: In the second segment, Daniel and Guy continue their discussion with wheat,

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2137 - Managing Ground After Wildfire...Putting...

Agriculture Today ·

2026/03/12

Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 1 Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 2 Planting Vegetable Crops 00:01:05 – Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 1: Today's show begins with K-State Extension rangeland management specialist Molly Reichenborn and K-State range scientist at Hays Keith Harmoney as they converse about managing rangeland and pastures after a wildfire. 00:12:05 – Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 2: Molly and Keith

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