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Agriculture Today

By: Kansas State University
  • Summary

  • Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. K-State has produced daily, agriculture broadcasts since KSAC radio 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 Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
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Episodes
  • 1704 - Look at the World Grain Market...Weather Forecast
    Jun 14 2024
    • Wheat Market, Domestic and International
    • Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International
    • Major Drought Improvements in Kansas

    00:01:05 – Wheat Market, Domestic and International: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show with two segments as they discuss the international and domestic grain market. Their first segment focuses on wheat and the U.S. Dollar. Then Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

    00:12:05 – Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International: Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

    WASDE

    00:23:05 – Major Drought Improvements in Kansas: Ending the show today is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. He explains how Kansas is currently out of extreme drought and what the forecast may look like.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

    Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

    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 Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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    28 mins
  • 1703 - Long Battle with Field Bindweed...FFA Stars
    Jun 13 2024
    • Dealing with Field Bindweed
    • Kansas FFA Star Recipients
    • What Insects are Out and About Right Now?

    00:01:05 – Dealing with Field Bindweed: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, kicks off today’s show by discussing how to prevent and control field bindweed. He explains how to handle the weed if it is found in fields.

    World of Weeds - Field Bindweed

    Management Options for Control of Field Bindweed

    00:12:05 – Kansas FFA Star Recipients: Recognizing the Kansas FFA Stars Andrew Garman, Noah Wiley and Adelle Higbie is how today’s show continues. Each member shares the work they completed to receive their respective honors.

    Kansas FFA Members Named Stars Over Kansas

    00:23:05 – What Insects are Out and About Right Now?: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show with an update on several insect pests to be on the lookout for this time of year, including bagworms and a variety of beetles.

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

    Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

    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 Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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    28 mins
  • 1702 - FSA Weather-Related Programs...Taking Care of Cattle
    Jun 12 2024
    • Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs
    • Cattle Management
    • Career Success in the Beef Industry

    00:01:05 – Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs: Starting the show is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, with reminders on upcoming deadlines and eligibility for the Livestock Forage Program.

    Farmers.gov

    00:12:05 – Cattle Management: K-State cow-calf specialist Jason Warner keeps today’s show rolling with a review on what cattle producers need to keep in mind when it comes to cattle management this time of year. He mentions what should be taking place for spring and fall calving herds.

    CattleU.net

    KSUBeef.org

    00:23:05 – Career Success in the Beef Industry: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Dan Moser with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The hosts answer rapid fire questions on how to be a successful professional in the beef cattle industry.

    BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

    Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

    Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

    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 Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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    28 mins

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