• Grain Market Outlook, Part 1
• Grain Market Outlook, Part 2
• Hot, Dry Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, starts today's show with two segments discussing the grain market following last week's USDA reports. Dan begins with an overview of the futures and cash prices. He also mentions how the feed grains market is looking for growers.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Grain Market Outlook, Part 2: The grain market conversation with Dan continues as he looks into wheat and soybeans, as well as mentioning a geopolitical event that is taking place.

00:23:05 – Hot, Dry Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up the show with his weather update. While Kansas has seen cooler temperatures, he says people should be ready for hot, dry weather.

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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

• What Weeds Need Controlled
• Cow Camp for Women
• Demonstration Gardens

00:01:05 – What Weeds Need Controlled: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, starts today's show as she discusses key things that are happening with weeds this time of year. She mentions palmer amaranth, weeds in soybeans and cleaning up fields of wheat stubble.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:12:05 – Cow Camp for Women: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, and K-State beef production specialist, Emma Briggs, continue the show as they preview their upcoming Cow Camp and what they are providing to women in the cattle industry.

Cow Camp

00:23:05 – Demonstration Gardens: Ending the show is Johnson County Extension Master Gardener coordinator, Mary Matthew, and Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent, Matthew McKernan, as they talk about demonstration gardens.

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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

• Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
• Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports
• Clostridium Prefingens

00:01:05 – Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains the key provisions for farmers and ranchers from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Commodities Subtitle

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports: Keeping the show moving is Kansas 4-H Statewide shooting sports specialist, Chandra Plate, as she discusses the shooting sport projects in Kansas 4-H and what it means to youth.

Shooting Sports - Kansas 4-H

00:23:05 – Clostridium Prefingens: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Billy Brown ends the show as they converse about Clostridium Prefingens type C and D.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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

• Livestock Risk Protection
• Damage From Fall Armyworms and Armyworms
• Corn Silage Harvest Considerations

00:01:05 – Livestock Risk Protection: Beginning today’s show is K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, as she breaks down livestock risk protection and how cattle producers can use it as a risk management tool.

AgManager.info

Risk Management Agency

00:12:05 – Damage From Fall Armyworms and Armyworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he explains what questions he has been receiving about armyworms and fall armyworms. He says what people can do for control.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Corn Silage Harvest Considerations: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show as he says determining the right time to harvest corn silage in Kansas depends on a variety of factors, including corn maturity, whole-part moisture content and the weather.

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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

• June Meat Demand Monitor
• Western Kansas Cotton and Pests
• Working Around Wildlife in Fields

00:01:05 – June Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he discusses the current market, meat demand and what we will learn from upcoming reports.

Meat Demand on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Western Kansas Cotton and Pests: The show continues with K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they provide an update on cotton, cotton pests and the western bean cutworm.

Cotton Fleahopper and Lygus Bug Management in Cotton

Western Bean Cutworms are Active in Western Kansas

Insect Pest Management in Cotton

00:23:05 – Working Around Wildlife in Fields: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he explains what people should do if they accidentally hit wildlife with their machinery.

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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

• Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React
• Wheat Harvest Update and Value of Residue
• Be Weather Ready

00:01:05 – Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins the show as he gives his grain market outlook that includes pre-report WASDE expectations and current market conditions.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update and Value of Residue: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps today’s show rolling as he provides another wheat harvest update. He also discusses the value of wheat residue in fields.

kswheat.com

00:23:05 – Be Weather Ready: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, as he explains his weather forecast and the importance of a weather radio.

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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

• Payments for ARC and PLC
• Canola Growing Season and Harvest
• Pests in the Landscape

00:01:05 – Payments for ARC and PLC: Today’s show starts with K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn, as they discuss ARC and PLC payments for wheat and their projections for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum.

National 2024/2025 ARC-Co Wheat Payment Rates and Fall Crop Estimates

MYA Price Estimates Updates for ARC and PLC Commodity Programs

00:12:05 – Canola Growing Season and Harvest: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, continues the show with a recap of the canola growing season and harvest for Kansas.

eUpdate.Agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Pests in the Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show looking at several current pests, including Japanese beetle adults, bagworms and mimosa webworms.

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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

• Preparing for FSA Loans
• Community Tree Inventory
• Freemartin Calves

00:01:05 – Preparing for FSA Loans: Beginning today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist Marissa Kepley reviewing farm loan changes at FSA and what producers should keep in mind to benefit loan assistance.

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

AI in Kansas Agriculture

00:12:05 – Community Tree Inventory: Kansas Forest Service northeast district forester, Blaine Stroble, continues the show as he explains the Community Tree Inventory program and what it provides to Kansas communities.

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Freemartin Calves: Brad White and Bob Larson end the show with a discussion on how a freemartin heifer could be born from sexed semen on a recent Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute.

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