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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 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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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 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.

    1668 - Possession of Mineral Rights...Planting Soybeans

    1668 - Possession of Mineral Rights...Planting Soybeans

    Co-Equal Ownership of Rights Soybean Planting Considerations Safety When Working with Cattle  
    00:01:05 – Co-Equal Ownership of Rights: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by reviewing his recent blog article “Rights of Co-Tenants.” He explains the issues that can come from estate planning and ownership.
    Rights of Co-Tenants
    Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR
    Roger on AgManager.info
     
    00:12:05 – Soybean Planting Considerations: Continuing the show is K-State farming systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti as he talks through soybean planting considerations for row spacing, seeding rates and planting dates.
    Soybean Row Spacing in Kansas
     
    00:23:05 – Safety When Working with Cattle: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Dustin Pendell, Bob Weaber and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing using safety techniques when working with cattle.
    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

    • 27 min
    1667 - Humans with CWD...Pests in Homes and Fields

    1667 - Humans with CWD...Pests in Homes and Fields

    Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell  
    00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they discuss Chronic Wasting Disease and the concerns that come with it and how people can be watchful.
    Fins, Fur and Feathers
    K-State Wildlife
     
    00:12:05 – Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update: Next in the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, to provide answers to questions he has been receiving about termites and wheat aphids. He also gives an update on alfalfa weevils.
     
    00:23:05 – Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell: With the low supply of replacement dairy heifers driving up costs, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing how to avoid making unnecessary culls and identify animals that should be sold.
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1666 - Cattle Market Conditions...Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans

    1666 - Cattle Market Conditions...Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans

    Cattle Market Conditions Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans Celebrating Earth Day  
    00:01:05 – Cattle Market Conditions: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discusses cattle on feed and cattle weights as well as the continued impact of HPAI on the cattle market.
     
    00:12:05 – Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she talks about recent articles that share information on pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans and herbicide movement because of wind.
    April 11 eUpdate
    Pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans
    Off-target movement of herbicides with wind erosion
    Integrated Pest Management: New resource to help identify weeds in Kansas
     
    00:23:05 – Celebrating Earth Day: Assistant director at the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, as she explains a project that people can do to celebrate Earth Day.  
    Ksagclassroom.org
     
     
    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

    • 28 min
    1665 - Grain Market Outlook...Ag Alumni Fellow

    1665 - Grain Market Outlook...Ag Alumni Fellow

    Grain Market Conditions College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen Drought and Severe Weather  
    00:01:05 – Grain Market Conditions: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the markets are holding and the current expectations with planting and weather.
    Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info
     
    00:12:05 – College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's College of Agriculture 2024 Alumni Fellow Shelly Kessen. Shelly discusses her career and why communication is important for producers and consumers.
     
    00:23:05 – Drought and Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with this week’s weather update. He talks about how Kansas experienced rain and drought expansion this week.  
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1664 - Cattle Parasites...Cow-Calf Health

    1664 - Cattle Parasites...Cow-Calf Health

    Internal and External Parasites in Cattle Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health Planting Warm-Season Vegetables  
    00:01:05 – Internal and External Parasites in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, begins today’s show by talking about internal and external parasites and what cattle producers can do to fight them.
     
    00:12:05 – Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health: Continuing the show is Brad White and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State as they discuss published research that talks about how biosecurity practices can impact cow-calf herds.
    Bovine Science with BCI Podcast
    Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu
     
    00:23:05 – Planting Warm-Season Vegetables: As temperatures across Kansas continue to warm up, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, says it’s about time to plant warm-season vegetables to end the show for today.
     
     
    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

    • 27 min
    1663 - Frequent FSA Crop and Livestock Questions...White Grubs

    1663 - Frequent FSA Crop and Livestock Questions...White Grubs

    Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA White Grubs in Brome Fields Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations  
    00:01:05 – Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA: Getting today’s show started is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he discusses programs that he has been getting questions about. 

    Farmers.gov
     
    00:12:05 – White Grubs in Brome Fields: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, continues the show as he talks about white grubs and the impact that are having in brome fields in Kansas. Anthony explains why this pest is not a concern every year.
    K-State Entomology
    Anthony Zukoff
    azukoff@k-state.edu
     
    00:23:05 – Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Jason Warner completes today’s show as the group converse about decreasing costs on cattle operations.
    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

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

Western Kansas Agriculturalist ,

Good Overall View of Kansas Agriculture

Provides great insights around what is going on around the state. Implementing more agronomy insights would be helpful.

Comcke ,

Want more agronomy

Good show but it’s really grain and livestock heavy. Would like more agronomy info

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