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, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:012079 - Supply and Demand for Corn, Grain Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat
Dec 12, 2025Corn, 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: 00:28:012078 - Dectes Stem Borer...China's Swine Industry
Dec 11, 2025Trying 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: 00:28:012077 - Farm Service Agency SDRP...Helping Pigs Stay Alive
Dec 10, 2025Stage 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: 00:28:012076 - Using A.I. for Wildlife Videos...The Next Season of Winter Canola
Dec 09, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012075 - Impacts of Nebraska Beef Plant Closure...How Cotton is Used from Kansas
Dec 08, 2025Closure 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: 00:28:012074 - Grain Market Carry...Preparing Supplies for Calving
Dec 05, 2025Prices 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: 00:28:012073 - Options for Using One-Time, Government Payments...Ad Hoc Tax Implications
Dec 04, 2025Options 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: 00:28:012072 - Protective Arrangements in Ag...Cattle Needing Vitamin A
Dec 03, 2025Grain 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: 00:28:012071 - Spread of Horse Virus...Energy Drink Alternatives
Dec 02, 2025Equine 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: 00:28:012070 - Last Month of the 2025 Cattle Market...Beef Repro Research
Dec 01, 2025Cattle 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, 2025Disaster 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: 00:28:012068 - Birds on the Move...Nutrition for Healthy Cows and Calves
Nov 25, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012067 - Discussing Cattle Reports and Trade...Preparing for Fires
Nov 24, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:012066 - Grain Market's Reaction to USDA Reports...Expecting Average Weather
Nov 21, 2025Wheat 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: 00:28:012065 - Feedlot Death Loss...FSA is Open and Serving Producers
Nov 20, 2025Death 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: 00:28:012064 - Is it Zoned for a House?...Helping with Technology Development
Nov 19, 2025Zoning 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: 00:28:012063 - Meeting Cattle's Third Trimester Needs...Weaned Calves with Bloody Diarrhea
Nov 18, 2025Third 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: 00:28:012062 - Cattle Industry Investigations and Demand...Staying Warm in Wool
Nov 17, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:012061 - Grain Market and Expectations...Reflecting and Moving Organization Forward
Nov 14, 2025Good 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: 00:28:012060 - Measuring Cattle Reproduction...National FFA Convention
Nov 13, 2025Metrics 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
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Duration: 00:28:002059 - Relationship Building by Kansas Sorghum...Weed Management in Wheat this Fall
Nov 12, 2025Kansas 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: 00:28:012058 - Processing Wildlife...Beetles and Flies Being Nuisances in Homes
Nov 11, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012057 - Balancing the Cattle Market...Black Sea Update
Nov 10, 2025Consumers 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: 00:28:012056 - Exports in the Grain Market...Removing Water from Irrigation Systems
Nov 07, 2025Grain 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: 00:28:012055 - Weed Clean Up in Fields this Fall and Winter...Wastewater Innovation
Nov 06, 2025Marestail 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: 00:28:012054 - Understanding More Deductions and Depreciation...Winter Curl Mite
Nov 05, 2025Deductions 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: 00:28:012053 - Emerald Ash Borer...Boost for Cancer Screenings
Nov 04, 2025Detecting 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: 00:28:012052 - Back to the Cattle Market Basics...Cattle Herd Record Keeping
Nov 03, 2025Remembering 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: 00:28:012051 - Increased Grain Trade...Still Have the Bubonic Plague in Animals?
Oct 31, 2025Waiting 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: 00:28:022050 - Corn and Soybean Update...Swine Research and Innovations
Oct 30, 2025Soybean 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: 00:28:012049 - Corn Commodity in Kansas...Looking Back and Ahead in the Agriculture Industry
Oct 29, 2025An 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: 00:28:012048 - Amphibian Lifecycle...Green Stem Impacting Soybean Harvest
Oct 28, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012047 - Headlines and Market Update for Cattle...Which Drone is for You?
Oct 27, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:012046 - Grain Futures Prices...Liver Abscess Research
Oct 24, 2025Trends 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: 00:28:012045 - Goals for Livestock Projects...This Year's Agriculture in the Southwind District
Oct 23, 20254-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: 00:28:012044 - Aspect Change of IDGT...Evolvement of Agriculture in Hodgeman County
Oct 22, 2025Intentionally 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: 00:28:012043 - The Nuisance of Moths...Forage Conference for Kansas
Oct 21, 2025Moths 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: 00:28:012042 - Cattle Market Report and Headlines...Leaves Falling in Ponds
Oct 20, 2025News 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: 00:28:012041 - Storing Grain...Flying Drones for Data
Oct 17, 2025Waiting 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: 00:28:012040 - Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick...Roadway Safety
Oct 16, 2025Asian 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: 00:28:012039 - Crop Residue Impact and Uses...Transitions on a Barton County Operation
Oct 15, 2025Benefits 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: 00:28:012038 - Deer Food Plots...K-State Landowner Conference
Oct 14, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012037 - Value of Public Cattle Data...Small Engine Concerns
Oct 13, 2025Bullish 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: 00:28:012036 - WASDE Report & Harvest Grain Market...Upcoming Leadership Forum
Oct 10, 2025WASDE 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: 00:27:542035 - CRP Forage Quality...Biosecurity Preparation Discussion
Oct 09, 2025Forage 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: 00:28:012034 - Changes to Crop Insurance and Farmland Purchases...Wheat Pests
Oct 08, 2025Crop 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: 00:28:012033 - One Health...Human and Animal Health
Oct 07, 20252025 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: 00:28:012032 - Sectors of the Cattle Market...Winter Canola in Kansas
Oct 06, 2025Seasonality 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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2031 - Harvest Time Grain Markets...Opportunity for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Oct 03, 2025USDA 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: 00:28:012030 - Wheat Planting and Testing...Crickets Entering Homes
Oct 02, 2025Wheat 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: 00:28:012029 - Looking Ahead for the Farm Service Agency...Soybeans Drying
Oct 01, 2025More 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: 00:28:012028 - Getting Air for Aquatic Life...Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Sep 30, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012027 - Future Livestock Traceability...Managing Spurges and Musk Thistles
Sep 29, 2025Still 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: 00:28:002026 - Grain Market Outlook...Study on Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatments
Sep 26, 2025Grain 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: 00:27:522025 - Thumbs Up or Down on the Economy...Protecting Your Property from Fires
Sep 25, 2025The 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: 00:28:002024 - 77th Income Tax Institute...Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
Sep 24, 2025Annual 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: 00:28:012023 - Alfalfa Worms in Kansas...Non-Native Phragmites
Sep 23, 2025Worms 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: 00:28:012022 - Cattle Market and Report Update...Staying Safe During Harvest
Sep 22, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:012021 - Corn is the Big Story After the WASDE...Grain Supply and Demand
Sep 19, 2025Corn 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
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Duration: 00:28:012020 - Range Management Specialist...Woody Encroachment Land Impacts
Sep 18, 2025New 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: 00:28:012019 - End of FSA Fiscal Year Recap...Habitats on Soil Pores
Sep 17, 2025Farm 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: 00:27:532018 - Managing Voles...Respiratory Concerns with Storage Tanks
Sep 16, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:012017 - Demand in the Cattle Market...Keeping Atrazine in Fields
Sep 15, 2025Pause 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: 00:28:012016 - Impacts of New Grain Reports...Celebrate Ag Event
Sep 12, 2025Crop 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: 00:28:012015 - Cover Crops for the Soil and Water...Why a Producer Chose Cover Crops
Sep 11, 2025The 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: 00:28:012014 - Is a Citizen's Arrest Legal in Kansas?...Seed Treatments
Sep 10, 2025New 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: 00:28:012013 - Crop Insurance Changes...Considerations for Producers
Sep 09, 2025Crop 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: 00:28:012012 - Cattle Market Trends Up...Prairie Dog Management
Sep 08, 2025Continued 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: 00:28:012011 - Grain Market Prices...Beef Stocker Field Day Learning
Sep 05, 2025Futures 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: 00:28:012010 - Helping Control Cereal Rye...2025 Flinchbaugh Forum
Sep 04, 2025Reducing 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: 00:28:012009 - Farm Service Loans and Programs...Pests in Sorghum and Soybeans
Sep 03, 2025Loans 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: 00:28:012008 - Pond Management...4-H State Fair Ag Science Projects
Sep 02, 2025Managing 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: 00:27:552007 - Storing Crops and Grain Exports...Knopf Farms Field Day
Aug 29, 2025Strong 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: 00:27:532006 - Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025...Canola Season
Aug 28, 2025Updated 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: 00:27:532005 - New Savings Account...Drone Use in Late Crop Scouting
Aug 27, 2025Trump 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: 00:27:532004 - Irrigation considerations...Armyworms in Crops
Aug 26, 2025Final 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: 00:27:522003 - USDA Cattle Market Update...Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers
Aug 25, 2025Cattle 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: 00:27:542002 - Record Crop Yields...Armyworms Becoming a Concern
Aug 22, 2025High 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: 00:27:522001 - Conditions Affecting Wheat...Wheat Variety Trial Results
Aug 21, 2025Weather, 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: 00:28:002000 - FSA Program Support for Producers...Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
Aug 20, 2025Farm 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: 00:27:531999 - Varying Ecosystems and Burning Benefits...Nutrients for Wheat
Aug 19, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:001998 - Opportunity for Beef on Dairy...Kidding Publication
Aug 18, 2025Cattle 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: 00:28:021997 - Corn and Grain Sorghum Markets...Soybean and Wheat Markets
Aug 15, 2025Factors 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: 00:28:011996 - Time for Lime Applications...Reducing Input Costs
Aug 14, 2025Lime 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: 00:28:011995 - Farmers Buying and Selling Off-Patent Seeds...Hay Market Changes
Aug 13, 2025Can 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: 00:28:011994 - Bt Cotton and Bollworms...Local Food for Kids
Aug 12, 2025Bt 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: 00:28:011993 - Meat Demand vs Consumption in the Market...More Streams of Farm Income
Aug 11, 2025Continued 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: 00:28:011992 - Grain Exports Looking Positive...Importance of Mentorship
Aug 08, 2025Favorable 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: 00:27:531991 - Staying Safe with Silage...Respiratory Hazards Around Silage
Aug 07, 2025Respiratory 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: 00:28:011990 - FSA Programs and Payments...4-H at the State Fair
Aug 06, 2025Disaster 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: 00:28:011989 - Flooding Concerns and Positives...Field Day in Garden City
Aug 05, 2025Fins, 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: 00:28:011988 - Continuing with Tight Cattle Market...Meetings to Prepare for Wheat Planting
Aug 04, 2025Cattle 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
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Duration: 00:27:531987 - Large Crops Expected for Kansas...Protecting Soybeans from Pests
Aug 01, 2025Why 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: 00:27:531986 - Acclimating Heifers for A.I. Success...Using Drones and Satellites
Jul 31, 2025Improving 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: 00:27:531985 - Research Tax Credit Changes with the OBBBA...Grain Sorghum Field Days
Jul 30, 2025Research 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: 00:27:531984 - Packing Silage Properly to Reduce Listeria Chances...Horse Diseases
Jul 29, 2025Listeria 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: 00:27:531983 - Reviewing Recent Cattle Reports...Cleaning Up Wheat Fields
Jul 28, 2025Cattle 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: 00:27:531982 - Wheat Exports...Southern Rust in More of Kansas
Jul 25, 2025Grain 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
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Duration: 00:27:531981 - Tightly Wrapped Corn Tassels...Preweaning Respiratory Diseases
Jul 24, 2025Corn 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