Agriculture Today

Agriculture Today

By: Kansas State University

Language: en

Categories: News, Daily, Science, Natural

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 State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kans...

Episodes

2080 - Cattle Market Demand...Picking the Bull for Your Herd
Dec 15, 2025

Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand Bull Selection Considerations Christmas Trees for Fish

 

00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and a look into the recent Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

gtonsor@k-state.edu 

 

00:12:05 – Bull Selection Considerations: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner continues the show as he discusses key considerations for bull selection and his reminders during bull buying season.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Christmas Trees for Fish: Wr...

Duration: 00:28:01
2079 - Supply and Demand for Corn, Grain Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat
Dec 12, 2025

Corn, Grain Sorghum and Macroeconomic Market Soybean and Wheat Market Warm and Dry Weather

 

00:01:05 – Corn, Grain Sorghum and Macroeconomics Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show as they discuss the feed grains market for the United States and worldwide. Guy also comments on his time in Canada, the U.S. Dollar and freight. 

 

00:12:05 – Soybean and Wheat Market: The show and conversation continue with Daniel O'Brien and Guy Allen as they chat about the soybean and wheat markets.

Daniel O'Brien...

Duration: 00:28:01
2078 - Dectes Stem Borer...China's Swine Industry
Dec 11, 2025

Trying to Find Protection from Dectes Stem Borer Pigs in China Caring for Holiday Plants

 

00:01:05 – Trying to Find Protection from Dectes Stem Borer: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, starts the show as he explains if there are any seed varieties that are best for Dectes stem borer protection, which is a question he has recently been receiving.

 

00:12:05 – Pigs in China: Continuing the show is part of the keynote presentation from K-State Swine Day by Arkin Wu. He discusses the swine industry in China and how it has evolved in the past years.

KSUSw...

Duration: 00:28:01
2077 - Farm Service Agency SDRP...Helping Pigs Stay Alive
Dec 10, 2025

Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Pig Livability Research How Theileria Can Spread

 

00:01:05 – Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Beginning today's show is Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, Todd Barrows, as he highlights the differences between the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

 

00:12:05 – Pig Livability Research: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, continues the show with part of his K-State Swine Day presentation where he highlights key points for pig livability.

KSUSwine.org

DeRouchey - Interna...

Duration: 00:28:01
2076 - Using A.I. for Wildlife Videos...The Next Season of Winter Canola
Dec 09, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Artificial Intelligence Videos of Wildlife Winter Canola Planting and Research Increase in the Kansas Dairy Cattle Herd

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Artificial Intelligence Videos of Wildlife: Drew Ricketts, Joe Gerken and Danny Lindahl from K-State begin today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss wildlife videos using artificial intelligence.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – Winter Canola Planting and Research: K-State canola breeder, Mike Stamm, keeps the show rolling as he highlights the winter canola crop and why he...

Duration: 00:28:01
2075 - Impacts of Nebraska Beef Plant Closure...How Cotton is Used from Kansas
Dec 08, 2025

Closure of the Lexington Beef Plant Cotton Season in Kansas Accounting for Agriculture

 

00:01:05 – Closure of the Lexington Beef Plant: Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kicks off the show as he explains details of the Lexington plant closure and its short- and long-term impacts. 

Understanding the Tyson Plant Closure - UNL

cap.unl.edu

 

00:12:05 – Cotton Season in Kansas: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon continues today's show as he highlights the cotton season, what Kansas cotton is used for and what research he is excited about. 

eUpdate.agronomy...

Duration: 00:28:01
2074 - Grain Market Carry...Preparing Supplies for Calving
Dec 05, 2025

Prices and Expectations in the Grain Market Calving Kit and Schools When is the Next Storm?

 

00:01:05 – Prices and Expectations in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing the current state of the markets as he talks through the futures and cash prices. 

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Calving Kit and Schools: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, as he shares his reminders for preparing calving kits and upcoming calving schools.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – When is the Next...

Duration: 00:28:01
2073 - Options for Using One-Time, Government Payments...Ad Hoc Tax Implications
Dec 04, 2025

Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 1 Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 2 Gifts for Gardeners

 

00:01:05 – Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, and Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, begins today's show discussing ad hoc payments and what producers need to consider when receiving these one-time government payments.

 

00:12:05 – Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 2: The show and ad hoc conversation continues with Jenny Ifft and Brady Brewer.

Top 5 Considerations for Managing Large, One-Time Government Payments

Ag Profitability Confere...

Duration: 00:28:01
2072 - Protective Arrangements in Ag...Cattle Needing Vitamin A
Dec 03, 2025

Grain Company Bankruptcy and Protective Arrangements Vitamin A Cattle Needs and Deficiency Veterinary Programs

 

00:01:05 – Grain Company Bankruptcy and Protective Arrangements: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he discusses a recent bankruptcy and the differences between full conservatorship and the new option of protective arrangements.

Important Information for Kansas Farmers on the Hansen-Mueller Co Bankruptcy Filing

Change to Guardianships and Conservatorships in Kansas - Impact on Ag Contracts?

 

00:12:05 – Vitamin A Cattle Needs and Deficiency: K-State beef systems specialist Emma Briggs keeps the show moving by explain...

Duration: 00:28:01
2071 - Spread of Horse Virus...Energy Drink Alternatives
Dec 02, 2025

Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Drinking Energy Drinks Controlling Dairy Reproduction

 

00:01:05 – Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy: Beginning today's show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he discusses a horse virus that has recently been talked more about and how horse owners can help protect their animals.

Equine Disease Communication Center

 

00:12:05 – Drinking Energy Drinks: Chelsea King, nutrition, food safety and health Extension agent in Johnson County, continues the show as she explains energy drinks, the concerns with them and potential alternatives.

 

00:23:05 – Controlling Dairy Reproduction: K-State dai...

Duration: 00:28:01
2070 - Last Month of the 2025 Cattle Market...Beef Repro Research
Dec 01, 2025

Cattle Market Continues with its Fundamentals Beef Reproduction Task Force Meeting Skunks in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Markets Continues with its Fundamentals: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off the show as he provides an overview of the market, an update of reduced packing plants and his expectations.

 

00:12:05 – Beef Reproduction Task Force Meeting: Today's show keeps rolling with K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson as she recaps topics from a Beef Reproduction Task Force meeting where they discussed what could be impacting successful cattle breeding.

beefrepro.org

sandyj@ksu.edu  Duration: 00:28:01

2069 - Enrolling for FSA Programs...Learning with Kansas 4-H
Nov 26, 2025

Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines Educational Experiences with 4-H Balancing the Size of Your Cattle Herd

 

00:01:05 – Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines: The show starts with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he discusses the supplemental disaster relief program and extended program deadlines.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Educational Experiences with 4-H: McKenzie Zimmerman with Kansas 4-H continues today's show as she highlights educational experiences with Kansas 4-H and how involvement in them has improved.

Kansas4-H.org

785-532-5800

 

00:23:05 – Balancing the Size o...

Duration: 00:28:01
2068 - Birds on the Move...Nutrition for Healthy Cows and Calves
Nov 25, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf Changes in the Holstein Breed

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration: Today's show kicks off with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they explain what triggers birds to migrate and how they make the trip.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, keeps the show rolling as he highlights the changes in energy and protein needs...

Duration: 00:28:01
2067 - Discussing Cattle Reports and Trade...Preparing for Fires
Nov 24, 2025

Cattle on Feed and Trade Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 1 Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 2

 

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Trade: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center start off today's show as they recap the recent Cattle on Feed report and trade data, as well as a quick New World Screwworm update.

 

00:12:05 – Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 1: The show continues with Kansas Forest Service's Bill Waln and Rodney Redinger as they discuss wildfire concerns and what has contributed to the risks this year. They also note how fas...

Duration: 00:28:01
2066 - Grain Market's Reaction to USDA Reports...Expecting Average Weather
Nov 21, 2025

Wheat and Freight Market Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market Cooling Down to Average Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – Wheat and Freight Market: On today's show, K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, have a domestic and international grain market discussion in the first two segments. They first talk about wheat, transportation and the U.S. dollar.

 

00:12:05 – Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market: In their second segment, Daniel and Guy converse about corn, grain sorghum and soybeans for both the United States market and worldwide market. 

 

00:23...

Duration: 00:28:01
2065 - Feedlot Death Loss...FSA is Open and Serving Producers
Nov 20, 2025

Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry Kansas Farm Service Agency is Back Open Building Resilient Gardens

 

00:01:05 – Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef specialist Justin Waggoner as he explains how death loss in the cattle feeding industry has changed in the past 30 years and what might be contributing to the losses.

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency is Back Open: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency State executive director, continues today's show as he provides an update on FSA programs and how they are working to continue serving...

Duration: 00:28:01
2064 - Is it Zoned for a House?...Helping with Technology Development
Nov 19, 2025

Zoning Classifications Rural Technology Development How Many Cows Per Bull?

 

00:01:05 – Zoning Classifications: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show as he discusses zoning classifications and the impact they can have on people's dreams of living in rural areas. 

Acreage Anxiety - Zoning Issues That Can Kill Your Rural Dream

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Rural Technology Development: Keeping the show rolling is Jeff Tucker, executive director of the K-State Technology Development Institute, as he explains what the institute and the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant program are providing to commu...

Duration: 00:28:01
2063 - Meeting Cattle's Third Trimester Needs...Weaned Calves with Bloody Diarrhea
Nov 18, 2025

Third Trimester Cattle Care Bloody Diarrhea in Calves Protecting Teats from the Cold

 

00:01:05 – Third Trimester Cattle Care: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders for cattle producers when it comes to caring for cattle in their third trimester and how to give the cow and calf the best circumstances.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:12:05 – Bloody Diarrhea in Calves: Keeping the show rolling is part of a Bovine Science episode from the Beef Cattle Institute with Brad White and Bob Larson as they talk about an issue a rancher was having...

Duration: 00:28:01
2062 - Cattle Industry Investigations and Demand...Staying Warm in Wool
Nov 17, 2025

Cattle Market Update and Headlines Picking Fabric to Help Stay Warm Preparing Ponds for Winter Management

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and Headlines: A cattle market update from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis starts off today's show. He explains the recent headlines including reports, New World Screwworm announcement, meat packing industry investigation and consumer demand and consumption.

 

00:12:05 – Picking Fabric to Help Stay Warm: The show continues as Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert from K-State's fashion studies explain what the best textile choices are for people when their goal is to stay warm and dry...

Duration: 00:28:01
2061 - Grain Market and Expectations...Reflecting and Moving Organization Forward
Nov 14, 2025

Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations Organizational Reflection and Culture From Below to Above Average Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations: The show kicks off with K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien as he discusses the positive day in the market and what report expectations are.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Organizational Reflection and Culture: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show moving as he highlights the importance of reflecting on your organization and understanding its culture.

Organizational Reflection

Define the Cul...

Duration: 00:28:01
2060 - Measuring Cattle Reproduction...National FFA Convention
Nov 13, 2025

Metrics for Cattle Herds Recap of the 98th Annual FFA Convention Protecting Gardens from Freezing

 

00:01:05 – Metrics for Cattle Herds: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, starts the show as he breaks down cattle herd production metrics and how producers can use them in their herd. 

KSUbeef.org

 

00:12:05 – Recap of the 98th Annual FFA Convention: We continue the show with Kansas FFA State Officers, Lillian Hulse and Brycen Benyshek as they recap the 98th National FFA Convention and highlight their personal experiences as FFA members. 

ksffa.org

 

00:23:0...

Duration: 00:28:00
2059 - Relationship Building by Kansas Sorghum...Weed Management in Wheat this Fall
Nov 12, 2025

Kansas Grain Sorghum Update Winter Wheat Weed Control Selecting Calves to Keep as Heifer Replacements

 

00:01:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Kicking off today's show is Adam York, CEO of Kansas Sorghum Producers Association and administrator for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, as he highlights the importance of relationships for countries and sorghum growers.

ksgrainsorghum.org

agriculture.ks.gov

 

00:12:05 – Winter Wheat Weed Control: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she talks about controlling mustards and winter annual grasses in winter wheat.

Control of Mustards in Wheat - Timely...

Duration: 00:28:01
2058 - Processing Wildlife...Beetles and Flies Being Nuisances in Homes
Nov 11, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife Insects Overwintering in Kansas Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts off the show as they converse about legally and safely hunting and processing wildlife.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – Insects Overwintering in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show moving as he mentions the armyworms should be done for the winter and how multi-colored Asian lady be...

Duration: 00:28:01
2057 - Balancing the Cattle Market...Black Sea Update
Nov 10, 2025

Consumers Still Want Beef Ukraine Crop Production Update Sorghum Connection Winter Series

 

00:01:05 – Consumers Still Want Beef: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and reminders about consumers' continued demand for beef.  

Glynn on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Ukraine Crop Production Update: The show keeps going with Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agriculture economics, as she provides the show with an update on Ukraine crops and their production.

Current State of The Black Sea Grain and Oilseed Markets

 

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Duration: 00:28:01
2056 - Exports in the Grain Market...Removing Water from Irrigation Systems
Nov 07, 2025

Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter Up and Down Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year: Starting off today's show is K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien with an update on the grain market where he shares about topped out rallies in the futures and the impact we could see from an upcoming USDA report. 

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter: K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar keeps today's show rolling with his reminders for growers with irrigation systems to get them pre...

Duration: 00:28:01
2055 - Weed Clean Up in Fields this Fall and Winter...Wastewater Innovation
Nov 06, 2025

Marestail and Henbit Management Reusing Wastewater Dealing with Pests in Homes and Gardens

 

00:01:05 – Marestail and Henbit Management: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster kicks off the show as she reminds listeners about managing marestail and henbit as well as preparing their sprayers for winter.

Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring

Henbit Taking Over? Management Tips for Fall

Preparing Spray Systems for Winter: Simple Steps to Avoid Spring Repairs

 

00:12:05 – Reusing Waste Water: Joe Parcell, director of the Risk Management Center at K-State, continues the show as he explain...

Duration: 00:28:01
2054 - Understanding More Deductions and Depreciation...Winter Curl Mite
Nov 05, 2025

Deductions and Depreciation Winter Curl Mite Damage Adding Beef for the Community

 

00:01:05 – Deductions and Depreciation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he discusses more changes. This week he talks about car loan interest deduction, heifer bonus depreciation and depreciation recapture. 

Roger on AgManager.info

www.Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

 

00:12:05 – Winter Curl Mite Damage: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show rolling as he highlights the winter curl mite and why wheat growers might be seeing their wheat look silver.

 

00:23:05 – Adding Beef for th...

Duration: 00:28:01
2053 - Emerald Ash Borer...Boost for Cancer Screenings
Nov 04, 2025

Detecting Emerald Ash Borer Increasing Cancer Screenings in Kansas Having Healthy Calves

 

00:01:05 – Detecting Emerald Ash Borer: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, begins today's show explaining emerald ash borer and how they have identified it in another county in Kansas.

KansasForests.org

 

00:12:05 – Increasing Cancer Screenings in Kansas: The show continues with K-State's Jeff Wichman as he hosts Hope Krebill and Keren Denes-Collar on Sound Living as they discuss cancer screenings and how they hope to provide it to more people.

Sound Living

 

00:23:05 – Having Healthy Ca...

Duration: 00:28:01
2052 - Back to the Cattle Market Basics...Cattle Herd Record Keeping
Nov 03, 2025

Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals What Records to Keep Raccoon Distemper

 

00:01:05 – Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel starts today's show as he reinforces the fundamentals and how they are looking in our current market.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Derrell.peel@okstate.edu 

 

00:12:05 – What Records to Keep: Keeping the show rolling is the Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White and Bob Larson as they discuss research that looked into record keeping for cattle herds on a recent Bovine Science episode.

Herd Health...

Duration: 00:28:01
2051 - Increased Grain Trade...Still Have the Bubonic Plague in Animals?
Oct 31, 2025

Waiting for Grain Reports Spooky Veterinarian Stories Contrast in the Weather

 

00:01:05 – Waiting for Grain Reports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show by discussing the changes in the futures and what recent news headlines have impacted the market. 

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Spooky Veterinarian Stories: Keeping the show rolling is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, as he shares stories and spooky things that he has encountered or heard about as a veterinarian.

 

00:23:05 – Contrast in the Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show with hi...

Duration: 00:28:02
2050 - Corn and Soybean Update...Swine Research and Innovations
Oct 30, 2025

Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn K-State Swine Day Research in Horticulture

 

00:01:05 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre starts the show as he provides an update on soybean cyst nematodes, tar spot and moldy corn.

Protect Your Soybeans Next Year

Corn Grain Quality

Late-season Tar Spot Update

 

00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day: The show continues with K-State Extension swine specialist Mike Tokach as he highlights the 2025 K-State Swine Day along with the research and innovations happening in the swine i...

Duration: 00:28:01
2049 - Corn Commodity in Kansas...Looking Back and Ahead in the Agriculture Industry
Oct 29, 2025

An Update from Kansas Corn K-State Ag Profitability Conference From School to Workforce

 

00:01:05 – An Update from Kansas Corn: Today's show starts with Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe as he provides an update on Kansas Corn and how the commodity is doing in Kansas.

KSCorn.com

 

00:12:05 – K-State Ag Profitability Conference: Robin Reid, K-State farm economist, and Allen Featherstone, K-State agricultural economics department head, add to the show discussing the Ag Profitability conference and what information will be shared.

K-State Ag Profitability Conference

 

00:23:05 – From School to Workforce: The Beef Ca...

Duration: 00:28:01
2048 - Amphibian Lifecycle...Green Stem Impacting Soybean Harvest
Oct 28, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians Green Stem in Soybeans New Dairy Technology

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast kick off today's show as they converse about amphibians and their development and lifecycle.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – Green Stem in Soybeans: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan continues the show as she explains green stem in soybeans and how harvest is going in Kansas.

Green Stem Syndrome in Soybeans

 

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Duration: 00:28:01
2047 - Headlines and Market Update for Cattle...Which Drone is for You?
Oct 27, 2025

Cattle Market Estimates and Prices Drone Selection for Agriculture Faces in Agriculture: Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Estimates and Prices: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd at the Livestock Marketing Information Center begins today's show. They discuss what Cattle on Feed pre-report estimates are and price trends for the industry.

 

00:12:05 – Drone Selection for Agriculture: K-State agriculture precision specialist, Deepak Joshi, keeps the show moving as he explains different types of drones and what producers should consider before purchasing.

 

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel: A segment of...

Duration: 00:28:01
2046 - Grain Futures Prices...Liver Abscess Research
Oct 24, 2025

Trends and Direction in the Grain Market Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research Fall Weather in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Trends and Direction in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off the show with a grain market update where he comments on futures, trends and market direction.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research: Continuing the show is Cole Ellis, K-State Beef Stocker Unit research assistant and graduate student, as he talks about liver abscesses for beef on dairy cattle and the research he has done.

2025...

Duration: 00:28:01
2045 - Goals for Livestock Projects...This Year's Agriculture in the Southwind District
Oct 23, 2025

4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting Southwind Extension District's Agriculture Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers

 

00:01:05 – 4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting: Beginning today's show is Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, discussing setting goals for 4-Hers and getting ready for this 4-H year. 

Kansas4-H.org

kla.org

 

00:12:05 – Southwind Extension District's Agriculture: Southwind Extension Districts' Hunter Nickell and Lonnie Mengarelli keep the show rolling as they share how agriculture is doing in their area and how producers are feeling. 

Southwind.K-State.edu

Fort Scott Office - 620-223...

Duration: 00:28:01
2044 - Aspect Change of IDGT...Evolvement of Agriculture in Hodgeman County
Oct 22, 2025

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Agriculture in Hodgeman County Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers

 

00:01:05 – Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today's show discussing Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust and what they mean for farmers and ranchers.

Roger on AgManager.info

www.Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

 

00:12:05 – Agriculture in Hodgeman County: Continuing the show is DeWayne Craghead, agriculture and 4-H Extension agent for Hodgeman County, as he explains agriculture in his area.

 

00:23:05 – Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson and P...

Duration: 00:28:01
2043 - The Nuisance of Moths...Forage Conference for Kansas
Oct 21, 2025

Moths in Kansas K-State Forage Conference Lactose-Free Product Technology

 

00:01:05 – Moths in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth starts the show explaining the different moths that people could be seeing in Kansas. He notes how people can manage them.

 

00:12:05 – K-State Forage Conference: John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming K-State Forage Conference.

K-State Forage Conference

jholman@k-state.edu 

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Webinar

 

00:23:05 – Lactose-Free Product Technology: Ending the show is K-State d...

Duration: 00:28:01
2042 - Cattle Market Report and Headlines...Leaves Falling in Ponds
Oct 20, 2025

News in the Cattle Market Impact of Leaves in Ponds Research on Gluten in Wheat

 

00:01:05 – News in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with an update on feeder cattle, live cattle, missed reports, settled lawsuits and if consumers are still buying beef.

 

00:12:05 – Impact of Leaves in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, continues today's show discussing leaves in ponds and the issues they can create for aquatic life and livestock. 

 

00:23:05 – Research on Gluten in Wheat: A Wheat Scoop feature fro...

Duration: 00:28:01
2041 - Storing Grain...Flying Drones for Data
Oct 17, 2025

Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market Remote Sensing in Agriculture Waiting on Cooler Temperatures

 

00:01:05 – Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today as he talks about market projections and how the grain market could react to future USDA reports. 

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Remote Sensing in Agriculture: K-State agriculture precision specialist Deepak Joshi keeps the show rolling as he highlights the use of remote sensing in agriculture. He mentions how he has used drones to support farmers.

The Basics o...

Duration: 00:28:01
2040 - Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick...Roadway Safety
Oct 16, 2025

Asian Longhorned Tick Staying Safe on Roads Community Gardens

 

00:01:05 – Asian Longhorned Tick: A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations.

agriculture.ks.gov

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

 

00:12:05 – Staying Safe on Roads: Ed Brokesh and Madison Sultz from K-State's department of biological and agricultural engineering continue the show with reminders about roadway safety as many parts of the state are in harvest. 

 

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Duration: 00:28:01
2039 - Crop Residue Impact and Uses...Transitions on a Barton County Operation
Oct 15, 2025

Benefits of Crop Residue Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement Crop Concerns for Cattle

 

00:01:05 – Benefits of Crop Residue: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps.

Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue

Crop Residues: Nutritive Value and Options for Grazing

 

00:12:05 – Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement: Keeping the show going is Keith Miller, a farmer in Barton County, discussing his operation and how it transitioned as well...

Duration: 00:28:01
2038 - Deer Food Plots...K-State Landowner Conference
Oct 14, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State Corn Variety Changes

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode discussing food and hunting plots for deer. 

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State: K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, continue the show highlighting and previewing the Kansas Landowne...

Duration: 00:28:01
2037 - Value of Public Cattle Data...Small Engine Concerns
Oct 13, 2025

Bullish Cattle Market Hazardous Gases Beef Cattle Breed Diversity

 

00:01:05 – Bullish Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show discussing the bullish cattle markets and the value of public data. 

2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Presentations

 

00:12:05 – Hazardous Gases: Keeping the show moving is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he reminds listeners about the concerns and dangers of hazardous exhaust gases.

Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

 

00:23:05 – Beef Cattle Breed Diversity: The Beef Cattle Institue's Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip...

Duration: 00:28:01
2036 - WASDE Report & Harvest Grain Market...Upcoming Leadership Forum
Oct 10, 2025

WASDE Report Insights Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum Weather and Wind

 

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Insights: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update were he highlights what he and others expected from the WASDE report and how the harvest grain market is looking.

 

00:12:05 – Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum: Beth Hinshaw and Patsy Maddy with Kansas 4-H keep today's show going as they discuss an upcoming youth and volunteer leadership forum and the Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

 

00:23:05 – Weather and Wind: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmon...

Duration: 00:27:54
2035 - CRP Forage Quality...Biosecurity Preparation Discussion
Oct 09, 2025

Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land Continuing Advancing Biosecurity Current Insect Pests

 

00:01:05 – Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off today's show as he discusses research looking into forage quality on land in the Conservation Reserve Program.

 

00:12:05 – Continuing Advancing Biosecurity: Continuing today's show is Jackie McClaskey, CEO and President of the American Royal Association, as she shares her perspective on biosecurity and what people can do. She talked on this topic at the Flinchbaugh Forum.

FlinchbaughCenter.com

Kansas Income Tax Institute

C...

Duration: 00:28:01
2034 - Changes to Crop Insurance and Farmland Purchases...Wheat Pests
Oct 08, 2025

Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness

 

00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show by explaining changes for young farmers and ranchers using crop insurance as well as provisions for certain cases of buying and selling farmland. 

 

00:12:05 – Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he provides an update on the wheat curl mite, armyworm, false wireworm and Hessian fly which can impact wheat planting. 

 

00:23:0...

Duration: 00:28:01
2033 - One Health...Human and Animal Health
Oct 07, 2025

2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2 Testing Colostrum

 

00:01:05 – 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1: Today's show begins with Megin Nichols, a veterinarian and public health leader that is this year's Henry C. Gardiner lecturer, as she explains her One Health approach. She discusses the relationship between animal and human health. Megin also mentions times when biosecurity and health is sometimes forgotten.

Henry C. Gardiner

 

00:12:05 – 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2: Megin Nichols continues the show.

KSUBeef.org

 

00:23:05 – Testing Colostrum: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends...

Duration: 00:28:01
2032 - Sectors of the Cattle Market...Winter Canola in Kansas
Oct 06, 2025

Seasonality in the Cattle Market Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement Wildlife Color Combinations

 

00:01:05 – Seasonality in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show as he talks about a pause in the market and how different sectors are doing. 

Derrell.Peel@okstate.edu 

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

 

00:12:05 – Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement: Continuing today's show is K-State's Mike Stamm and Scoular's Ed Prosser as they explain how canola has expanded in Kansas and what research has improved the crop.

 

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Duration: 00:27:53
2031 - Harvest Time Grain Markets...Opportunity for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Oct 03, 2025

USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences Weekend Fire Weather

 

00:01:05 – USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show discussing an up futures market and what changes the USDA made in their recent small grains and stocks reports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences: Keeping the show moving is K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State Ashlee Westerhold as they preview the new Beginning Farmer/Rancher Conferences.

...

Duration: 00:28:01
2030 - Wheat Planting and Testing...Crickets Entering Homes
Oct 02, 2025

Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes Decorating with Seasonal Options

 

00:01:05 – Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, kick off the show explaining the current wheat planting conditions and how wheat streak mosaic virus may have been impacted by armyworms.

Free Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Testing

Wheat Planting Tips

 

00:12:05 – Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today's show as he breaks down th...

Duration: 00:28:01
2029 - Looking Ahead for the Farm Service Agency...Soybeans Drying
Oct 01, 2025

More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest Heart Conditions in Livestock

 

00:01:05 – More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses expanded FSA programs and a summary from the recent report from Secretary Rollins. 

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan keeps the show going as she explains the drying down process for soybeans and what the crop looks like around the state. 

Soybean Seed Filling and Dry D...

Duration: 00:28:01
2028 - Getting Air for Aquatic Life...Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Sep 30, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they explain the importance of aeration, methods of aerating and if you can aerate too much.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture: Continuing the show is a panelist from the Flinchbaugh Forum Mike Johanns, former U.S. Secreta...

Duration: 00:28:01
2027 - Future Livestock Traceability...Managing Spurges and Musk Thistles
Sep 29, 2025

Still Consuming Beef Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 1 Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 2

 

00:01:05 – Still Consuming Beef: University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, starts the show discussing what we may see in a farm bill regarding livestock traceability as well as continued beef consumption despite higher prices for consumers.

 

00:12:05 – Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 1: Tina Sullivan, Molly Reichenborn and Sarah Lancaster from K-State team up together to finish the last two segments of today's show talking about spurges and musk thistle. They explore various control options, where they are most likely...

Duration: 00:28:00
2026 - Grain Market Outlook...Study on Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatments
Sep 26, 2025

Grain Report Expectations BRD Treatment Studies Wet or Dry Weather Ahead?

 

00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins today's show by discussing the upcoming USDA Grain Stock and Small Grains report expectations, as well as a positive outlook for corn exports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – BRD Treatment Studies: The show continues with David Renter, director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology at K-State, as he explains research he and his team have done looking into treatment choices for Bovine Respiratory Disease.

Center for Outcome...

Duration: 00:27:52
2025 - Thumbs Up or Down on the Economy...Protecting Your Property from Fires
Sep 25, 2025

The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agricultural Economy Fire Prevention and Safety Bulb Selection

 

00:01:05 – The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agriculture Economy: Today's show begins with Jenny Ifft, Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as they share their opinions on many economic topics on a recent Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on the Economy podcast episode.

 

00:12:05 – Fire Prevention and Safety: Shawna Hartman, fire prevention specialist with the Kansas Forest Service, continues the show with reminders about how to help protect your home and property from accidental fires and wildfires. 

 

00:23:05 – Bulb Selection: K-State Exte...

Duration: 00:28:00
2024 - 77th Income Tax Institute...Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
Sep 24, 2025

Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute Lowering the Federal Funds Rate Causes of Pinkeye in Cattle

 

00:01:05 – Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, start today's show as they preview the Kansas Income Tax Institute. Roger mentions the major topics that will be covered.

Kansas Income Tax Institute

 

00:12:05 – Lowering the Federal Funds Rate: Continuing the show is Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman from K-State as they discuss the recent decision from the Federal Open Market Committee and what it means for inflation, unemplo...

Duration: 00:28:01
2023 - Alfalfa Worms in Kansas...Non-Native Phragmites
Sep 23, 2025

Worms in Alfalfa Controlling Phragmites Nutrition Program for Gestating Cows

 

00:01:05 – Worms in Alfalfa: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show by talking about worms in alfalfa. He shares his recommendations for alfalfa caterpillars, beet armyworms, fall armyworms and garden webworms. 

 

00:12:05 – Controlling Phragmites: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues today's show discussing phragmites and how to tell the difference between native and non-native species.

Managing Phragmites in Waterways, Wetlands and Roadsides

EDD MapS

 

00:23:05 – Nutrition Program for Gestating Cows: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk e...

Duration: 00:28:01
2022 - Cattle Market and Report Update...Staying Safe During Harvest
Sep 22, 2025

Cattle on Feed Report Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders More Paddlefish in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Tyler discusses the recent cattle on feed report and how it compares to expectations.

 

00:12:05 – Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders: Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Program at K-State, keeps the show rolling with reminders about safety and health for farmers and children during harvest.

AgriSafe Webinars

 

00:23:05 – More Paddlefish in Kansas...

Duration: 00:28:01
2021 - Corn is the Big Story After the WASDE...Grain Supply and Demand
Sep 19, 2025

Corn and Grain Sorghum Market Soybean and Wheat Market Tropical Moisture in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Corn and Grain Sorghum Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show as they talk about the domestic and international grain market. In the first segment, the pair discusses corn and grain sorghum.

 

00:12:05 – Soybean and Wheat Market: Their conversation about soybeans and wheat keeps the show going as they continue their grain market discussion. Daniel and Guy also comment on macroeconomic topics.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 ...

Duration: 00:28:01
2020 - Range Management Specialist...Woody Encroachment Land Impacts
Sep 18, 2025

New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist Does Woody Encroachment Impact Land Values Sweet Potato Harvest

 

00:01:05 – New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist: Starting the show is Molly Reichenborn, K-State range management Extension specialist, as she says what she hopes to bring to K-State and Kansas farmers and ranchers as she begins her job. 

mreichenborn@ksu.edu 

 

00:12:05 – Does Woody Encroachment Impact Land Values: Jackson Lindamood, graduate research assistant in K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, keeps the show moving by explaining if woody encroachment impacts land values. 

Land Value Impact of Woody Encroachme...

Duration: 00:28:01
2019 - End of FSA Fiscal Year Recap...Habitats on Soil Pores
Sep 17, 2025

Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year 2025 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecturer: Sasha Kravchenko Adult Cattle with Anemia

 

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year: Starting today's show is David Schemm, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he provides an update on programs and a summary of stats from the 2025 fiscal year at FSA.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – 2025 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecturer: Sasha Kravchenko: The 2025 Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lecturer, Sasha Kravchenko, keeps the show moving by discussing her research on soil pores as habitats for microorganisms.

Kravchenko Lab Website

Roscoe Ellis...

Duration: 00:27:53
2018 - Managing Voles...Respiratory Concerns with Storage Tanks
Sep 16, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles Storage Tank Safety in Agriculture Awarding McCarty Family Farms

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken start the show as they discuss voles and what to do if you see the rodent in your yard.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

 

00:12:05 – Storage Tank Safety in Agriculture: Continuing the show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he explains the safety concerns and precautions for storage tanks on agricul...

Duration: 00:28:01
2017 - Demand in the Cattle Market...Keeping Atrazine in Fields
Sep 15, 2025

Pause in the Cattle Market Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 1 Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 2

 

00:01:05 – Pause in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses the market's pause, feedlot returns, meat demand and what different generations see as important when purchasing protein.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Beef Stocker Field Day

Ag Lenders Conference

 

00:12:05 – Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 1: Continuing the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster, K-State watershed specialist Ron Graber and K-State Extension specialist for environmental quality Peter...

Duration: 00:28:01
2016 - Impacts of New Grain Reports...Celebrate Ag Event
Sep 12, 2025

Crop Production and WASDE report Celebrate Ag Weekend Warmer Weather

 

00:01:05 – Crop Production and WASDE report: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show discussing the potential impact of today's release of the Crop Production and WASDE report.

O'Brien | AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Celebrate Ag Weekend: Continuing the show is Dan Moser, interim Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State, as he talks about the upcoming Celebrate Ag Weekend at K-State for friends and family.

Celebrate Agriculture Day

 

00:23:05 – Warmer Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show r...

Duration: 00:28:01
2015 - Cover Crops for the Soil and Water...Why a Producer Chose Cover Crops
Sep 11, 2025

The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1 The Value of Cover Crops, Part 2 Lawn and Garden Pests

 

00:01:05 – The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and Stacie Minson, K-State watershed specialist, and Jeremy Kootz, producer in Ellsworth County, start the show as they explain the value they see for cover crops. The talk about it from a soil health, water quality and farmer perspective to understand why they have chosen cover crops. They have this conversation in the first two segments of the show.

 

00:12:05 – The Value of Cover Crops, Part 2: Logan, Stacie a...

Duration: 00:28:01
2014 - Is a Citizen's Arrest Legal in Kansas?...Seed Treatments
Sep 10, 2025

New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments Getting the Correct Sample for Testing

 

00:01:05 – New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, as he covers a couple of topics that include administrative enforcement and citizen arrests.

Making a Citizen's Arrest - Is it Permissible? If so, is it a Good Idea?

A Shift in Administrative Enforcement for Agriculture

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, moves the show f...

Duration: 00:28:01
2013 - Crop Insurance Changes...Considerations for Producers
Sep 09, 2025

Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1 Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2 Managing New World Screwworm

 

00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, takes two segments to discuss changes in crop insurance and additional coverage options that producers can take into account. She explains what is different after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what a few of the tradeoffs are for the many considerations. 

 

00:12:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2: The show continues with Jenny Ifft and her talk on crop insurance.

Estimated Net Returns to Suppleme...

Duration: 00:28:01
2012 - Cattle Market Trends Up...Prairie Dog Management
Sep 08, 2025

Continued Record High Cattle Market Prairie Dog Control Podworms and Headworms

 

00:01:05 – Continued Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today's show. He discusses the continued record high market and his concerns and excitement.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Less Cattle in U.S. Feedlots; More Cattle in Canade and Australia

 

00:12:05 – Prairie Dog Control: Keeping the show moving is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, explaining prairie dogs and the issues they create as well as the various methods of control.

Wildli...

Duration: 00:28:01
2011 - Grain Market Prices...Beef Stocker Field Day Learning
Sep 05, 2025

Futures Trends in the Grain Market 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Drying Out and Warming Up

 

00:01:05 – Futures Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He breaks down the trends in the futures market as well as how the Mississippi River could impact harvest.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 

 

00:12:05 – 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day: Dale Blasi, K-State Extension beef specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing the K-State Beef Stocker Field Day and what informational presentations they have for attendees.

Beef Stock Field D...

Duration: 00:28:01
2010 - Helping Control Cereal Rye...2025 Flinchbaugh Forum
Sep 04, 2025

Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum Shrubs for the Landscape

 

00:01:05 – Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders about why it is important to clean harvest and drilling equipment. She also discusses using cereal rye and wheat. 

Weed Management Practices: Fall Scouting and Equipment Cleaning

Cereal Rye Control in Wheat

War Against Weeds

 

00:12:05 – Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum: Continuing the show is Dana Woodbury, executive director of the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food...

Duration: 00:28:01
2009 - Farm Service Loans and Programs...Pests in Sorghum and Soybeans
Sep 03, 2025

Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests Reducing Cattle Shrink

 

00:01:05 – Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he takes a look at loans that farmers and ranchers can apply for from the Farm Service Agency and how Kansas producers have used them.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about what pests could be impacting sorghum, soybeans and wheat. He explain...

Duration: 00:28:01
2008 - Pond Management...4-H State Fair Ag Science Projects
Sep 02, 2025

Managing Ponds Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects Forage Requirements

 

00:01:05 – Managing Ponds: We start our week with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode, as K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries/aquatic extension specialist Joe Gerken discuss managing ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers Podcast

 

00:12:05 – Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Kelsey Nordyke continues the show, as she details agriculture science projects to check out at this years state fair.

Fair Resources

 

00:23:05 – Forage Requirements: Tuesday's show ends with Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist...

Duration: 00:27:55
2007 - Storing Crops and Grain Exports...Knopf Farms Field Day
Aug 29, 2025

Strong Wheat Exports Agronomy Field Day Early Fall

 

00:01:05 – Strong Wheat Exports: Starting today's show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien who begins the show discussing the futures and cash markets as well as strong wheat exports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 

 

00:12:05 – Agronomy Field Day: K-State agronomy assistant, Nick Detter and PhD student Ceasar Guareschi continue the show as they discuss the upcoming Regenerative Agriculture Field Day at Knopf farms.

Field Day Flyer

 

00:23:05 – Early Fall: Ending today's show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond who provides insight on the rec...

Duration: 00:27:53
2006 - Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025...Canola Season
Aug 28, 2025

Updated Wheat Variety Guide Canola Planting Fall Horticulture Considerations

 

00:01:05 – Updated Wheat Variety Guide: Today's show starts with Kansas State University plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and agronomist Romulo Lollato as they talk about the updated Kansas Wheat Variety Guide.

Kansas Wheat Variety Guide

 

00:12:05 – Canola Planting: Continuing the show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, who discusses considerations growers should take for the upcoming planting season.

Great Plains Canola Production Handbook

Variety, site and seedbed preparation

Seeding, fertility and pest management

 

00:23:05 – Fall Horticultur...

Duration: 00:27:53
2005 - New Savings Account...Drone Use in Late Crop Scouting
Aug 27, 2025

Trump Accounts Drones for Crop Scouting Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring

 

00:01:05 – Trump Accounts: K-State and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen discusses what young families need to know about Trump accounts and the impact high corn yields may have on producers.

Trump Accounts

 

00:12:05 – Drones for Crop Scouting: The show continues with K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi, along with K-State agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, as they explain how drone technology can be a useful tool in the late crop season.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

 

00:23:05 – Limit-Feed...

Duration: 00:27:53
2004 - Irrigation considerations...Armyworms in Crops
Aug 26, 2025

Final Irrigation Armyworms Federal Milk Marketing Order Data

 

00:01:05 – Final Irrigation: K-State agronomists, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan start the show with important considerations and measures for irrigating crops and discuss what impacts improper timing can have on yields.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

 

00:12:05 – Armyworms: Crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth continues the show as he shares recent concerns with armyworms across crops in Kansas.

Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests

 

00:23:05 – Federal Milk Marketing Order Data: We round out today's show with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk who talks about data collected b...

Duration: 00:27:52
2003 - USDA Cattle Market Update...Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers
Aug 25, 2025

Cattle Market Trends/NASS Report Lambing Publication Euglena

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trends and NASS Report: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd with the Livestock Marketing Information Center kick off today's show with a cattle market update discussing cattle on feed and beef cold storage stocks. 

USDA NASS Cattle on Feed

 

00:12:05 – Lambing Publication: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley continues the show as she discusses preparation for lambing season and the new Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers publication.

Lambing Resource Guide

 

00:23:05 – Euglena: Today's show ends with K-State fisheries an...

Duration: 00:27:54
2002 - Record Crop Yields...Armyworms Becoming a Concern
Aug 22, 2025

High Yields and Strong Grain Exports Beware of Armyworms Fall Weather Approaching

 

00:01:05 – High Yields and Strong Grain Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show by discussing the grain market outlook and further details continued strong exports and the international grain market.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Beware of Armyworms: We continue the show with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth, who addresses concerns about armyworms across crops in Kansas.

Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests

 

00:23:05 – Fall Weather Approaching: The show ends with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond, as he discusses th...

Duration: 00:27:52
2001 - Conditions Affecting Wheat...Wheat Variety Trial Results
Aug 21, 2025

Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat Top Performing Wheat Varieties Grass Seed Labelling

 

00:01:05 – Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat: Today's show starts with Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, as she discusses the wheat tests from the 2024-2025 wheat growing season. In the first segment, she explains the weather, pest and disease conditions. and she continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state. 

 

00:12:05 – Top Performing Wheat Varieties: Jane Lingenfelser continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing loc...

Duration: 00:28:00
2000 - FSA Program Support for Producers...Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
Aug 20, 2025

Farm Service Agency Conservation Program 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Preconditioning Calves

 

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Program: Today's show begins with David Schemm, executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he breaks down what's happening with the conservation and price support program.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: Next, we hear from Lexie Hayes, Kansas youth livestock coordinator, who shares details about the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and the opportunities the event presents for participants.

Kansas 4-H Livestock Reference List

 

00:23:05 – Preconditioning Calves: We'll end today's show with part of th...

Duration: 00:27:53
1999 - Varying Ecosystems and Burning Benefits...Nutrients for Wheat
Aug 19, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems Preparing for Wheat Milk Lines: Mike Brouk

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems: We begin today's show with K-State Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken and part of the Fins Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss benefits of burning and managing different types of ecosystems.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

 

00:12:05 – Preparing for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he explains what nutrients wheat growers should test for in their fields to be ready for the next season. 

 

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Duration: 00:28:00
1998 - Opportunity for Beef on Dairy...Kidding Publication
Aug 18, 2025

Cattle Market Outlook Publication on Kidding Goats Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: We begin today's show with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the southern border closure is continuing to drive high prices as well as the opportunity there could be for the growth of beef on dairy.

 

00:12:05 – Publication on Kidding Goats: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she discusses key considerations from a recent publication for goat producers.

Kidding Resources for Beginning Goat Producer...

Duration: 00:28:02
1997 - Corn and Grain Sorghum Markets...Soybean and Wheat Markets
Aug 15, 2025

Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1 Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2 Drying Out in Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today's show with a look at the domestic and international grain markets following the crop production and WASDE reports. In the first segment, Daniel and Guy discuss corn, grain sorghum and freight.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2: They also keep the show rolling as Daniel and Gu...

Duration: 00:28:01
1996 - Time for Lime Applications...Reducing Input Costs
Aug 14, 2025

Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production Cutting Costs But Not Yield Horticulture Research

 

00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production : Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, begins the show as he explains the purpose of lime applications and the impact it can have for crops, specifically alfalfa and wheat.

Liming Soils for Optimum Wheat Production

Plan Ahead: Allow Time for Lime Applications for Alfalfa Production

 

00:12:05 – Cutting Costs But Not Yield: Continuing the show is Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University precision nutrient management Extension specialist, discussing cutting input costs without losing...

Duration: 00:28:01
1995 - Farmers Buying and Selling Off-Patent Seeds...Hay Market Changes
Aug 13, 2025

Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds? The Hay Market Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding

 

00:01:05 – Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds?: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show discussing the parameters of reselling off-patent seeds and it what it takes to do legally.

Reselling Off-Patent Seeds

 

00:12:05 – The Hay Market: Keeping the show rolling is a partner at Southwest Missouri Hay Auctions, Jordan Garrett, as he talks about the hay market. Also joining us is K-State's Rich Llewelyn as he reminds listeners about the Risk and Profit conference. 

Risk and Prof...

Duration: 00:28:01
1994 - Bt Cotton and Bollworms...Local Food for Kids
Aug 12, 2025

Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests Farm to Plate Initiative Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds

 

00:01:05 – Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they discuss bt cotton, bollworms and stinkbugs.

Late-Season Insect Pest Considerations and Bt Stewardship in Cotton

 

00:12:05 – Farm to Plate Initiative: A conversation about a farm to plate program from the Kansas Department of Education with Barb Depew continues the show as she explains how the program works for students and producers. 

www.cnw.ksde.gov...

Duration: 00:28:01
1993 - Meat Demand vs Consumption in the Market...More Streams of Farm Income
Aug 11, 2025

Continued Cattle Market Strength Diversifying Farm Income Identifying Wildlife from Pictures

 

00:01:05 – Continued Cattle Market Strength: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show with a cattle market update as he discusses the current market, meat demand and the impact of macroeconomic topics. 

Glynn on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Diversifying Farm Income: Keeping the show moving is Lettie Nickell a farmer, rancher and entrepreneur from Johnson, Kansas as she explains how she diversified her family farm's income.

lettie.nickell@gmail.com 

Wheat Streak Mosaic Complex

 

00:23:05 – Identifying W...

Duration: 00:28:01
1992 - Grain Exports Looking Positive...Importance of Mentorship
Aug 08, 2025

Favorable Grain Exports Value of a Mentor Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions

 

00:01:05 – Favorable Grain Exports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show with a grain market update, reporting good exports and relatively steady futures and cash markets. 

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Value of a Mentor: Continuing today's show is Shane Tiffany, CEO and owner of Tiffany Cattle Company, as he discusses the value of a mentor and what key points he learned from his.

https://www.kla.org/events-meetings/klak-state-field-days

 

00:23:05 – Cooler Temperatures and Drought...

Duration: 00:27:53
1991 - Staying Safe with Silage...Respiratory Hazards Around Silage
Aug 07, 2025

Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1 Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2 Pest Damage in the Landscape

 

00:01:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, with two segments as he talks about respiratory hazards with silage. He explains the concerns, what causes them and what growers need to be watchful of. Mitch also mentions what people need to do if something does happen and a person is unconscious.

 

00:12:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2: Mitch continues the show and his conversation.

Protecting Yourself from R...

Duration: 00:28:01
1990 - FSA Programs and Payments...4-H at the State Fair
Aug 06, 2025

Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year How Listeriosis Happens

 

00:01:05 – Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts the show as he mentions farm programs with FSA and what payments producers could be receiving.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year: State 4-H Program leader, Sarah Maass, continues today's show as she talks about the Kansas State Fair and what 4-H projects attendees can see. She also mentions what wraps...

Duration: 00:28:01
1989 - Flooding Concerns and Positives...Field Day in Garden City
Aug 05, 2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding Garden City Field Day Plus Pricing Corn Silage

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State kick off today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss flooding. They explain the causes, the issues it can create and what can be a positive. 

 

00:12:05 – Garden City Field Day Plus: Keeping the show rolling is Logan Simon and Renee Tuttle as the pair preview the upcoming Garden City Field Day Plus, what topics they will be talking about and what else at...

Duration: 00:28:01
1988 - Continuing with Tight Cattle Market...Meetings to Prepare for Wheat Planting
Aug 04, 2025

Cattle Market Reaction Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings Proposed Dicamba Registration

 

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reaction: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today's show. He talks about how the markets reacted to recent reports and how margins are tighter in certain parts of the industry.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Derrell.Peel@okstate.edu

 

00:12:05 – Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show moving as he discusses pre-planting wheat meetings and what topics will be covered.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

 

00:2...

Duration: 00:27:53
1987 - Large Crops Expected for Kansas...Protecting Soybeans from Pests
Aug 01, 2025

Why We Have Low Grain Prices Soybean Pests Precipitation Variability Across Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Why We Have Low Grain Prices: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show with his grain market update. He discusses why we have low grain prices and what it would take to change them.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Soybean Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today's show as he explains what soybean pests he is currently keeping an eye on in fields.

Crop Insects in Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Precipitation Variability Across Kansas: W...

Duration: 00:27:53
1986 - Acclimating Heifers for A.I. Success...Using Drones and Satellites
Jul 31, 2025

Improving A.I. Success for Heifers Research with Drones and Satellites Extending the Garden Harvest

 

00:01:05 – Improving A.I. Success for Heifers: Beginning the show is K-State's Sandy Johnson and Nicholas Dias as they explain research they have been working on that looks into how acclimation impacts heifers' breeding success with artificial insemination

Brushing Away Bovine Stress

 

00:12:05 – Research with Drones and Satellites: Jaymelynn Farney and Deepak Joshi continue the show as they discuss satellite and drone work, which they are working on, and how it could impact Kansas farmers and ranchers.

Dron...

Duration: 00:27:53
1985 - Research Tax Credit Changes with the OBBBA...Grain Sorghum Field Days
Jul 30, 2025

Research and Development Tax Changes Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days Breeding Heifers Before Cows

 

00:01:05 – Research and Development Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen kicks off today's show as he discusses how the research and development tax credit has changed with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The OBBBA - Research and Development Expenses

 

00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's Rodrigo Onofre and Kansas Grain Sorghum's Maddy Meier as they preview the upcoming Sorghum Connection field days and what they will be sharin...

Duration: 00:27:53
1984 - Packing Silage Properly to Reduce Listeria Chances...Horse Diseases
Jul 29, 2025

Listeria in Livestock Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy

 

00:01:05 – Listeria in Livestock: Beginning today's show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as they explain listeria and what is a common cause of it for livestock.

 

00:12:05 – Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus: Kansas animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, continues the show as he discusses equine infectious anemia and West Nile virus for horses as the diseases have recently been reported in Kansas.

agriculture.ks.gov

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Duration: 00:27:53
1983 - Reviewing Recent Cattle Reports...Cleaning Up Wheat Fields
Jul 28, 2025

Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports Wheat-Free Windows Healthy and Safe Ponds

 

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center's Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd starts the show as they review the recent Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports.

LMIC.info

 

00:12:05 – Wheat-Free Windows: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, keeps the show moving as she explains wheat-free windows and why they are valuable for wheat growers.

Pay Attention to Wheat-Free Windows

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

 

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Duration: 00:27:53
1982 - Wheat Exports...Southern Rust in More of Kansas
Jul 25, 2025

Grain Market Outlook Southern Corn Rust in Kansas More Precipitation?

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today's show with a grain market outlook where he notes strong wheat exports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Southern Corn Rust in Kansas: The show continues with K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre as he provides insight on southern rust in corn, as it has been found in Kansas. 

Rodrigo - 785-477-0171

Southern Corn Rust Now Confirmed in Southwest Kansas

Corn Disease Resource Center

 ...

Duration: 00:27:53
1981 - Tightly Wrapped Corn Tassels...Preweaning Respiratory Diseases
Jul 24, 2025

Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves Delayed Tomato Harvest

 

00:01:05 – Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential: Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomists, begin the show as they explain the unique issue of corn not tasseling and how to estimate yield potential.

Corn Production: Pollination Issues and Tightly Wrapped Tassels

Corn Production: Estimating Yield Potential

 

00:12:05 – Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves: The show continues with Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White and Bob Larson on their recent Bovine Science podcast, where they discuss bovine respiratory disease in cal...

Duration: 00:27:53