Agriculture Today
1,406 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsAgriculture 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.
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1258 – Addressing Concerns Related to Hemp Dogbane … Reminders from the Kansas Farm Service Agency
August 24, 2022 14:57 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBAddressing Concerns Related to Hemp Dogbane Reminders from the Kansas Farm Service Agency Diagnosing and Preventing Acute Interstitial Pneumonia 00:01:00 – Addressing Concerns Related to Hemp Dogbane: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, address best practices for controlling weeds in pastures this time of year after receiving multiple calls regarding hemp dogbane 00:12:00 – Reminders from the Kansas Farm Service...
1257—4-Hers Win National Title… Drought Adjustments in Dairy
August 23, 2022 14:45 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBStatewide with Dean Ernie Minton Agronomy Department Highlight Milk Lines 00:01:08—Statewide with Dean Ernie Minton— K-State College of Agriculture dean, Ernie Minton, joins Agriculture Today for a new monthly segment – Statewide will allow Dean Minton to provide insight into some of the latest work going on at the university, and this month’s includes insight into efforts to support the growth of small meat processors in Kansas and congratulating a group of Kansas 4-Hers that won...
1256 – Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports … Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa
August 22, 2022 15:08 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBAnalysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa Pond Preparation for the Fall 00:01:00 – Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports: In this week’s cattle market report, Livestock Marketing Information Center director, Katelyn McCullock, discusses the latest Cattle on Feed Report and Crop Production Report 00:12:00 – Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa: K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, has informati...
1255 – Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets … A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide
August 19, 2022 13:15 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBHopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien explains the response in the futures markets as a result of hope for precipitation this fall and the potential for exporting of grain out of Ukraine 00:12:00 – A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide: The 2022 Wheat Variety Guide is broken down by K-State wheat ...
1254—Analysis of the August WASDE Report… Unique Opportunities for Students in Grain Science
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBAugust WASDE Report Grain Science Department Highlight Harvesting Apples and Pears 00:01:04—August WASDE Report— Senior economist with the International Grains Program at K-State, Guy Allen, gives producers an in-depth look at the commodities market on a global scale by analyzing the latest WASDE report – he specifically gives valuable details on the global weather conditions and the continued strength in the United States dollar AgManager WASDE Report Analysis 00:12:05 —Grain...
1253 – Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes … Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data
August 17, 2022 15:17 - 28 minutes - 14.5 MBSpray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Feeding Rumensin to Gestating and Lactating Cows 00:01:00 – Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, joins us for this week’s ag law update where he shares a case related to large scale dicamba spray drift damage on a Missouri peach farm and corporate minimum tax ...
1252— KDA Secretary Beam and the 2022 Ag Growth Summit… Pests Spotted in Garden City and Ellsworth County
August 16, 2022 13:36 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB1252—2022 Ag Summit… Pests Spotted in Garden City and Ellsworth County KDA Secretary Mike Beam Sorghum Midge and Sorghum Aphid Spotted in Kansas Milk Lines 00:01:05—KDA Secretary Mike Beam— Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Mike Beam, discusses the upcoming 2022 Ag Summit, drought conditions, the 2023 Farm Bill, and the role that he sees K-State playing in ensuring the future of agriculture in the state of Kansas and beyond 2022 Ag Growth Summit Website 00:12:0...
1251 – Inflation and Consumer Demand … The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back
August 15, 2022 15:28 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBInflation and Consumer Demand The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back Converting Fields of Fescue for Wildlife 00:01:00 – Inflation and Consumer Demand: In this week’s cattle market report, K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, shares the extent to which inflation has finally started to affect an area of consumer demand 00:12:00 – The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back: Jeff Whitworth, a K-State field crop entomologist, discusses a unique pest that he has not seen in Kan...
1250 – Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates … Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science
August 12, 2022 15:07 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBCrop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien provides information regarding pre-report estimates for both the upcoming USDA Crop Production and WASDE Reports 00:12:00 – Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science: Cassie Jones, K-State professor and teaching coordinator in ...
1249—Antimicrobial Regulation Changes… Best Management Practices for Irrigation
August 11, 2022 15:25 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBFDA Antimicrobial Regulations Irrigation Management Decisions Current Kansas Pests 00:01:09—FDA Antimicrobial Regulations— Brian Lubbers, associate professor in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and certified veterinary pharmacologist, provides information on upcoming antimicrobial regulations outlined by the FDA and what these regulations will really mean for producers FDA Guidance for Industry #263 Guidance for Industry #263: Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers a...
1248 – FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle … Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture
August 10, 2022 15:03 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBFSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture: BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Forage Quality Concerns 00:01:00 – FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle: State executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, discusses FSA opportunities for producers to seek some relief from on-going drought and help with holding on to their herd 00:12:00 – Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture: Terry Griffin, ...
1247—Wheat Performance Test Results… Strength in Current Milk Demand
August 09, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One 2022 Wheat Performance Test Part Two Milk Lines 00:01:10—2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One— In part one of this two-part series, Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance tests coordinator, shares the result of the 2022 wheat performance test including what diseases and insects were prevalent this past year and environmental challenges Wheat Crop Performance Tests Wheat Variety Guide 2022 KSRE Bookstore Website KSRE Bookstore Phone...
1246 – USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports … A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms
August 08, 2022 15:07 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBUSDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms Threats Against Monarch Butterflies and Sturgeon 00:01:00 – USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports: Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz covers two recent USDA reports. One deals with land values and the other with U.S. beef exports for the first half of the year USDA Land Values Summary Farmland Values Decision Making Tool 00:12:00 – A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms: Anthony Zukof...
1245 – Continued Strength in the Cash Market … Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought
August 05, 2022 14:53 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBContinued Strength in the Cash Market Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Continued Strength in the Cash Market: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the continuous strength in cash markets in the southeastern portion of the state and the effects of ongoing weather concerns 00:12:00 – Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef specialist, discusses nitrate concerns as a result of the ...
1244—Upcoming Ag Econ Events…. Overcoming Wheat Challenges
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBMaking ARC-CO and PLC Decisions Wheat Rx Programs Replanting Irises 00:01:17—Making ARC-C- and PLC Decisions— Rich Llewellyn, K-State ag econ Extension assistant, joins us to discuss year averages to aid producers in making their ARC-CO and PLC decisions for the upcoming farm bill, the effects of rising interest rates, and what to expect at the upcoming Risk and Profit Conference and Agricultural Lenders Conferences Ag Manager Website Risk and Profit Conference Ag Lenders Co...
1243 – Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA … Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks
August 03, 2022 15:40 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBInformation on Direct Loans Offered by FSA Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts Discuss Pink Eye 00:01:00 – Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, Marissa Kepley, discusses direct loans offered by the FSA, such as operational loans, term loans, farm ownership loans, micro loans, and youth loans FSA Fact Sheets 00:12:00 – Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks: Double Up Food...
1242—Entering the Wholesale Market… Using the Component Method for Estimating Corn Yield
August 02, 2022 15:02 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBSelling in the Wholesale Market Estimating Corn Yield Potential Milk Lines 00:01:08—Selling in the Wholesale Market— Cary Rivard, K-State Extension specialist and center director of the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center, provides insight into the wholesale market and planning considerations for producers looking to sell in those markets Wholesale Market Manual Field Day Information 00:12:15 —Estimating Corn Yield Potential— K-State digital agronomy postdoctor...
1241 – Strength in Current Beef Demand … Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests
August 01, 2022 15:17 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBStrength in Current Beef Demand Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations 00:01:00 – Strength in Current Beef Demand: Agricultural economist from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Tyler Cozzens, provides this week’s cattle market update where he focuses on the surprising strength in current beef demand 00:12:00 – Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests: K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, provides pertinent information regarding ...
1240 – Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas … Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat
July 29, 2022 15:27 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBCash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the unusual cash market strength coming out of southeastern Kansas. He also looks at anticipated fertilizer costs this fall This Week's Grain Market Outlook Newsletter from Dan O'Brien on AgManager 00:12:00 – Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat: The pr...
1239—KSRE Summer Research Fellowship… Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus
July 28, 2022 19:39 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBKSRE Summer Research Fellowship Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now Watering Trees 00:01:05—KSRE Summer Research Fellowship— K-State associate professor and director of the Pet Food Program, Greg Aldrich, and K-State Research and Extension Summer Research Fellow, Kiara McCalister from Florida A&M University share about the KSRE Summer Research Fellowship program and their work this summer developing a pet food preference evaluation method for cats KSRE Summer Research Fe...
1238 – Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle … Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth
July 27, 2022 15:17 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBReproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts 00:01:00 – Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle: Sandy Johnson, a beef reproductive specialist at K-State, discusses reproductive technologies and the upcoming Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting in San Antonio, Texas Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting Information Beef Reproductive Task Force Website 00:12:00 – Tips for Controlling Pal...
1237—Current Water Concerns in Kansas… Opportunity for Women in Agriculture
July 26, 2022 16:20 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBWater Issues in Kansas Kansas Women in Ag Milk Lines 00:01:07—Water Issues in Kansas— Earl Lewis, chief engineer for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, joins us to discuss current water issues not only across the state of Kansas, but also some interstate issues as well Division of Water Resources Website 00:12:07—Kansas Women In Ag — K-State farm financial analyst, LaVell Winsor, speaks about the work she and Robin Reid have done to create the Kansas Women in Ag program, wh...
1236 – Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports … Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye
July 26, 2022 12:28 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBMarket Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye Benefits Provided by Aquatic Bugs 00:01:00 – Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports: Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, provides insight on the latest cattle on feed report and the semi-annual cattle inventory report 00:12:00 – Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye: K-State beef veterinarian AJ Tarpoff reminds cattle producers of the impo...
1235 – Grain Markets on a Global Scale … Tips for Maintaining Water Quality
July 22, 2022 14:50 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBGrain Markets on a Global Scale Tips for Maintaining Water Quality Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Grain Markets on a Global Scale: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, he explains the recent drops in futures and some of the global political changes and conflicts that might ultimately affect the markets on a global scale 00:12:00 – Tips for Maintaining Water Quality: Ron Graber, K-State watershed specialist, shares best management practices for maintaining wat...
1234—Ag Research Global Impacts… Water Saving Landscape Strategies
July 21, 2022 15:22 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBGlobal Impacts of Agricultural Research Part One Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part Two Water Saving Lawn and Landscape Strategies 00:01:10— Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part One— Joining us to discuss his latest research looking at the global impacts of agricultural research is K- State agricultural economics professor and director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet, Tim Dalton 00:12:09—Global Impacts ...
1233 – IRS Portability Election Rule … Soil Testing May Cut Production Costs
July 20, 2022 15:14 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBIRS Portability Election Rule Soil Testing May Cut Production Costs Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts 00:01:00 – IRS Portability Election Rule: In this week’s agricultural law update, Roger McEowen of K-State and Washburn University School of Law, has information on the latest IRS update to the Portability Election rule 00:12:00 – Soil Testing May Cut Production Costs: K-State southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, discusses the importance of soil testing in reg...
1232—New Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine… Pricing Corn Silage
July 19, 2022 14:06 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBBovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two Milk Lines 00:01:18—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One— In a two part series, two K-State distinguished professors Roman Ganta and Hans Coetzee share with listeners their latest breakthrough research resulting in the creation of a successful vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis 00:12:20—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two — Ganta and Coetzee both bring their diverse expertise to the table, Ganta as t...
1231 – Previewing the Cattle on Feed Report … Marketing Manure as a Fertilizer
July 18, 2022 14:55 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBPreviewing the Cattle on Feed Report Marketing Manure as a Fertilizer Feral Swine Control in Kansas 00:01:00 – Previewing the Cattle on Feed Report: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, provides the cattle market update and previews next week’s Cattle on Feed Report and USMEF’s May export data 00:12:00 – Marketing Manure as a Fertilizer: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, discusses the marketing of manure and the limitations of the creat...
1230 – Grain Market Stability Still in Question … Analyzing the Latest WASDE Report
July 15, 2022 15:17 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBGrain Market Stability Still in Question Analyzing the Latest WASDE Report Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Grain Market Stability Still in Question: K-State grain market economist, Dan O'Brien, provides this week's grain market update and explains that stability in the markets may be farther off than originally anticipated 00:12:00 – Analyzing the Latest WASDE Report: K-State grain market economist, Dan O'Brien, also provides insight on the latest World Agricultural S...
1229—Water Quality… Season’s Final Wheat Harvest Update
July 14, 2022 20:06 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBWater Quality Final Wheat Harvest Update Japanese Beetles and Squash Bugs 00:01:05—Water Quality— K-State environmental quality Extension specialist, Peter Tomlinson, speaks on water quality and its significance across the state of Kansas 00:12:16—Final Wheat Harvest Update — Marsha Boswell, the vice president of communications at the Kansas Wheat Commission, provides our last wheat harvest update of the season and describes it overall this year as variable 00:23:07—Japanese B...
1228 – FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP … KCARE Water Conservation Efforts
July 13, 2022 15:05 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBFSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP KCARE Water Conservation Efforts Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts 00:01:00 – FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP: Dennis McKinney, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, provides listeners the latest Farm Service Agency update with information regarding deadlines for acreage reporting, CRP application processing, and upcoming county nominations 00:12:00 – KCARE Water Conservation Efforts: Newly named director o...
1227—Ammoniating Wheat Straw… Soybean Pests to Look Out For
July 12, 2022 14:40 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBAmmoniating Wheat Straw Soybean Pests Milk Lines 00:01:12—Ammoniating Wheat Straw— Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, shares insight into ammoniating wheat straw and recent research conducted at K-State Beef Tips Article Ammoniating Wheat Straw Video 00:12:06—Soybean Pests — K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, shares information on soybean pests for producers to look out for in the coming weeks Soybean Pests Article 00:23:04—Milk Lines — On thi...
1226 – Cattle Market Projections Indicate Higher Prices … Agricultural Cybersecurity
July 11, 2022 15:22 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBCattle Market Projections Indicate Higher Prices Agricultural Cybersecurity Dredging Farm Ponds 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Projections Indicate Higher Prices: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says the last few months have been rough, but that producers could see a turnaround in the market later in the year. 00:12:00 – Agricultural Cybersecurity: Terry Griffin, K-State cropping systems economist, discusses cybersecurity in agriculture and best practices on the farm ...
1225 – What’s Happening in the Grain Futures Market … Tips for Managing Arthritis While Farming
July 08, 2022 15:23 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat’s Happening in the Grain Futures Market Tips for Managing Arthritis While Farming Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson 00:01:00 – What’s Happening in the Grain Futures Market: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, covers this week’s grain market update and explains the recent changes in grain market futures 00:12:00 – Tips for Managing Arthritis While Farming: Tawnie Larson is the project coordinator for the Kansas AgrAbility Project, and she shares with listeners best pra...
1224- Agricultural Benefit of Bats...Central Kansas Wheat Harvest Update
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBGetting Involved in Agriculture and the Benefit of Bats County Wheat Harvest Update Homegrown Tomato Challenges 00:01:05—Getting Involved in Agriculture and the Benefit of Bats— We start with a recent segment from the BCI Cattle Chat Podcast where Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson, and Dustin Pendell give advice on starting in agriculture – in addition to that K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, shares the positives of bats and the ecological benefits they provide agri...
1223 – Concerns Over Foreign Land Ownership … Irrigation Research and Water Conservation
July 06, 2022 14:52 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBConcerns Over Foreign Land Ownership Irrigation Research and Water Conservation Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts 00:01:00 – Concerns Over Foreign Land Ownership: Roger McEowen of K-State and Washburn University School of Law talks about foreign landownership concerns and how legislators in Indiana are getting involved 00:12:00 – Irrigation Research and Water Conservation: K-State Extension water specialist, Jonathan Aguilar, discusses his latest work with the Irrigati...
1222—Market Outcomes of Herd Liquidation… Latest Supreme Court Ruling
July 05, 2022 16:39 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBOn-going Herd Liquidation West Virginia vs EPA Milk Lines 00:01:11—On-going Herd Liquidation — Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, provides commentary for this week’s cattle market up and a look at what to expect as a result of on-going herd liquidation 00:12:12—West Virginia vs EPA — K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen discusses the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the “West Virginia vs Environmental Protection Agency” ...
1221 – Futures Impacted by USDA Acreage and Stock Reports … This Week’s Kansas Wheat Harvest Update
July 01, 2022 15:02 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBFutures Impacted by USDA Acreage and Stock Report This Week’s Kansas Wheat Harvest Update Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Futures Impacted by USDA Acreage and Stock Report: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien reviews the volatility in futures as a result of the latest USDA acreage and stock report 00:12:00 – This Week’s Kansas Wheat Harvest Update: K-State county Extension agents, Jenni Carr and Jay Wisbey, lead this week’s wheat harvest update and share what t...
1220 -- Prop 12 to the Supreme Court… Plant Tissue Testing
June 30, 2022 15:29 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBCalifornia’s Proposition 12 Going to the Supreme Court Benefits of Plant Tissue Testing Growing Culinary Mushrooms at Home 00:01:11—California’s Proposition 12 Going to the Supreme Court — K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen covers California’s Proposition 12 and the latest update as it stands with the case now going all the way to the Supreme Court Roger's Latest Prop 12 Article 00:12:06—Benefits of Plant Tissue Testing — K-State nutrient man...
1219 – FSA’s Marketing Assistance Loans Program … How to Control Carpenter Bees
June 29, 2022 15:07 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBFSA’s Marketing Assistance Loans Program How to Control Carpenter Bees Finding answers for Your Beef Questions 00:01:00 – FSA’s Marketing Assistance Loans Program: Carla Wikoff, the Chief Agricultural Programs Specialist from the Farm Service Agency, discusses the Marketing Assistance Loans program as well as a few CRP updates for those involved and those looking to get involved 00:12:00 – How to Control Carpenter Bees: K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth provides...
1218 - Herbicide Applications and High Temps... Farmer Survey Invitation
June 28, 2022 13:50 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBHerbicide Applications and High Temperatures Farmer Perceptions of On-Farm Research Survey Invitation Milk Lines 00:01:11—Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures — K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses what producers need to know about herbicide application when experiencing high temperatures Sarah's Agronomy eUpdate Article KSU Weed Field Day Information 00:12:06—Farmer Perceptions of On-Farm Research Survey Invitation — Carlos Pires, K-S...
1217 – Potential Impact of the Latest Cold Storage Report … An Entrepreneurial Spirit from 4-H and K-State
June 27, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB00:01:00 – Potential Impact of the Latest Cold Storage Report: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), Katelyn McCullock, provides this week’s cattle market update where she breaks down what the latest cold storage report means in terms of potential for lower prices or greater export numbers 00:12:00 – An Entrepreneurial Spirit from 4-H and K-State: Recent K-State graduate Renata Goossen of Renata’s Garden and Plant Bus joins us to discuss the important roles tha...
1216 – Grain Marketing Strategies for Current Conditions … Findings from Decades of Rangeland Research
June 24, 2022 14:50 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBGrain Marketing Strategies for Current Conditions Findings from Decades of Rangeland Research Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Grain Marketing Strategies for Current Conditions: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the relationship between the grain futures markets as well as some insight for producers on whether-or-not to sell or stay put in these current market conditions 00:12:00 – Findings from Decades of Rangeland Research: K-State range scientist Keith H...
1215 – A Tickborne Disease Can Cause Bovine Infectious Anemia … A 2022 Kansas Wheat Harvest Update
June 23, 2022 15:35 - 27 minutes - 14.4 MBA Tickborne Disease Can Cause Bovine Infectious Anemia A 2022 Kansas Wheat Harvest Update Keeping Raccoons Away from Sweet Corn 00:01:00 – A Tickborne Disease Can Cause Bovine Infectious Anemia: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses Theileria, an emerging bovine blood-borne disease transmitted through a species of tick that’s new to our region 00:12:00 – A 2022 Kansas Wheat Harvest Update: Two K-State county agents, James Coover and Justin Goodno, provide this week’...
1214 – Property tacking and Property Easements … Why Trees May Have Been Uprooted in Recent Storms
June 22, 2022 14:57 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBProperty Tacking and Property Easements Why Trees May Have Been Uprooted How-To Tips for Harvesting Onions 00:01:00 – Property Tacking and Property Easements: K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen covers two ag law cases recently brought before the Kansas Court of Appeals. The first is a case of property tacking and the second deals with property easement and advice on reading the fine print of those conditions for your own property 00:12:00 – Why Tre...
1213—Kansas Heat Bursts… When The Dairy Loses Power
June 21, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBKansas Heat Bursts Labor Shortage Crisis Milk Lines 00:01:05—Kansas Heat Bursts — K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond covers more in-depth the recent heat bursts experienced across parts of Kansas, as well as the Animal Comfort Index tool made readily available through the Kansas Mesonet 00:12:06—Labor Shortage Crisis — Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, discusses the labor shortage crisis covered in his latest Management Minute on the KSU Animal Science Beef Ti...
1212 – Why is Consumer Demand for Beef Decreasing … Managing Potato Leaf Hoppers in Alfalfa
June 20, 2022 14:54 - 28 minutes - 14.5 MBWhy is Consumer Demand for Beef Decreasing Managing Potato Leaf Hoppers in Alfalfa Bats – and What to Do if You Have Them 00:01:00 – Why is Consumer Demand for Beef Decreasing: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides information on the economic impact of the extreme temperatures we have been experiencing and why consumer demand is decreasing 00:12:00 – Managing Potato Leaf Hoppers in Alfalfa: Jeff Whitworth, K-State field crop entomologist, discusses what producers...
1211 – The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports … Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest
June 17, 2022 15:16 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides insight on the current state of cash markets and the stability that we have seen in grain sorghum exports 00:12:00 – Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest: The Kansas Wheat Commission’s Vice President of Communications, Marsha Boswell, reports on the 2022...
1210—Blue-Green Algae Blooms…New Product for Reducing Ammonia Gas Emissions
June 16, 2022 15:48 - 27 minutes - 27.2 MBAddressing Blue-Green Algae Bloom Concerns New Product for Reducing Ammonia Gas Emissions Organic Material to Amend Soil 00:01:06—Addressing Blue-Green Algae Bloom Concerns— K-State beef extension veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, provides cattle producers with resources and management practices to help mitigate the risks associated with blue-green algae blooms KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom Map 00:12:04—New Product for Reducing Ammonia Gas Emissions— Phillip Lancaster, K-State beef cat...
1209 – ”Virtual” Fence Lines for Managing Cattle … An Update on Crop Disaster Assistance
June 15, 2022 15:33 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MB”Virtual” Fence Lines for Managing Cattle An Update on Crop Disaster Assistance Creating “Black Gold” for the Garden 00:01:00 – ”Virtual” Fence Lines for Managing Cattle: K-State associate professor and researcher in the Division of Biology, Alice Boyle gives insight on her and Walter Dobbs’ latest research study looking at utilizing “virtual” fence lines as a way to both manage cattle and potentially conserve the tallgrass prairie 00:12:00 – An Update on Crop Disaster Assis...