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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959 – Assessing the Kansas Wheat Crop … FSA Coffee Talk
June 15, 2021 16:10 - 38 minutes - 18.5 MBAssessing the Kansas Wheat Crop FSA Coffee Talk Ag news Prairie Dog Study 00:01:00 – Assessing the Kansas Wheat Crop: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato assesses the Kansas wheat crop as it nears harvest readiness...he notes the damage caused by waterlogging in certain areas of the state; and how the hot weather over the last two weeks has impacted final grain fill 00:12:00 – FSA Coffee Talk: Agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service ...
958 – Livestock Market Update … IGP Institute: World Grain Supply
June 14, 2021 16:37 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBLivestock Market Update IGP Institute: World Grain Supply Ag news Kansas 4-H: Clover Classroom Challenge 00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he goes over the U.S. Meat Export Federation's latest report on U.S. beef exports, and he looks at growing concerns about drought and decisions that producers may be facing on herd inventory and forage resources 00:11:26 – IGP I...
957 – Grain Market Update … Kansas Farm Income Data
June 11, 2021 16:31 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MBGrain Market Update Kansas Farm Income Data Ag news Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the grain markets' interpretation of Thursday's USDA world grain supply-and-demand report, and on the unrelenting strength in wheat prices as harvest time in Kansas approaches 00:11:58 – Kansas Farm Income Data: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his latest analysis of Kansas ...
956-CATTLE HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT…ATTRACTING LANDSCAPE POLLINATORS
June 10, 2021 17:17 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCattle heat stress origins Abating cattle heat stress Ag news Pollinator-friendly landscape plants 00:01:11 – Cattle Heat Stress Abatement (part 1): K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff address heat stress abatement in cattle, as recent conditions have triggered that problem in this region: on this segment, he goes over the extent to which cattle can dissipate heat on their own, and when herd heat management becomes necessary. 00:12:08 – Cattle Heat Stress Abat...
955 -- Beef Cattle Institute Podcast … Agricultural Law Update
June 09, 2021 16:29 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBBeef Cattle Institute Podcast Agricultural Law Update Ag news: Food Safety Initiatives Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:00 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State: K-State veterinarians Brad White and Brian Lubbers, beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster and livestock economist Dustin Pendell discuss why suckling beef calves still need access to good-quality water during the...
954--WEEDS AND WET WEATHER…FFA MEMBERS HONORED
June 08, 2021 17:10 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBCrop weed management shift Kansas FFA Star Awardees Ag news Promising rat control product 00:01:07 – Weed Management Adjustments: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about how delayed corn and soybean planting, or replanting, impacts a grower's weed control program, and what adjustments might be necessary...she also reminds soybean growers of an application deadline for over-the-top dicamba treatments which also might have been complicated by the wet fi...
Cattle market update … World Food Safety Day
June 07, 2021 17:07 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBCattle market update World Food Safety Day Ag news: Food Safety Initiatives Kansas ag weather 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor talks about the cattle market's recovery from the JBS cyberattack incident last week, and he breaks down the latest domestic beef demand numbers from the May meat demand monitor report, during this week's cattle market segment 00:012:52 – Food Safety Research: K-State food scientists Randy Phebus...
Grain Market Update… Crop Insurance Update
June 04, 2021 18:17 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Crop insurance update • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the possibility of significant premiums being paid for high-protein wheat as the Kansas harvest draws nearer, and he talks about how the markets in general have locked in on current growing conditions in the U.S., during his weekly segment on the grain market tren...
Projected Net Farm Income … Blue-Green Algae in Farm Ponds
June 03, 2021 18:33 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Updated projections on 2021 net farm income in Kansas • Fighting blue-green algae in farm ponds • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Efficient watering of gardens and landscapes… 00:01:30 – Projected Net Farm Income: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his updated projection on 2021 net farm income in Kansas, as well as his new forecast on 2022 farm income, based on Kansas Farm Management Association data...he talks about the variables which he ...
Farm and Ranch Energy Development … Cyberattack Consequences
June 02, 2021 20:17 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A look at energy development on farms and ranches • The impact of the cyberattack on a major meatpacking firm • Details on the USDA’s new loan debt repayment program • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Farm and Ranch Energy Development: K-State agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft shares findings from her new study of energy development on farms and ranches, including wind turbines and other renewable energy sources...and if the presence of those source...
Cattle market trends and western drought’s effects … Unusual dietary condition in calves
June 01, 2021 16:30 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBCattle market trends; western drought Unusual dietary condition in calves Ag news Rodenticides that affect other species 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers his thoughts on the cattle market trends. And he discusses the ongoing drought in large parts of the western and northern U.S., which he thinks could end up being a pivotal point in the cattle cycle affecting the industry as a whole. 00:12:53 – Unusual Dietary C...
Grain Market Update… Planting Management for Grain Sorghum
May 28, 2021 18:40 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Principles of planting management for grain sorghum • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the recovery in grain prices this week, and takes a look at the latest price basis trends at local Kansas delivery points, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:48 – Planting Management for Grain Sorghum: K-...
Wet Weather Dampens Corn, Soybean Planting … Harvesting Trees For Lumber
May 27, 2021 17:12 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Wet weather creates challenges for corn and soybean growers • Considerations on harvesting trees for lumber • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Controlling bagworms on landscape ornamental trees and shrubs… 00:01:30 – Wet Weather Dampens Corn, Soybean Planting: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about the complications for corn and soybean growers brought on by the relentless wet field conditions in much of Kansas...he goes over the adverse...
Agricultural Property Valuation … Agricultural Law Update
May 26, 2021 17:30 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Determining agricultural property valuation for property tax purposes • An agricultural law update • The latest agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Agricultural Property Valuation: K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone discusses the process of determining agricultural property valuation for property tax purposes in Kansas, and how landowner net income is factored into that calculation...he presented a webinar on the topic last w...
Grain Crop Pest Update… Family Living Expenses for Kansas Producers
May 25, 2021 18:18 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Updates on two pest issues in Kansas crops • New numbers on family living expenses for Kansas farms and ranches in 2020 • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Details on a new snake repellant test… 00:01:30 – Grain Crop Pest Update: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports on possible issues with the effectiveness of corn insecticide seed treatments this spring, stemming from the cool, wet weather and the subsequent slowness of corn seedling growth...he also ta...
Cattle Market Update… Harvesting Grass Hay
May 24, 2021 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Harvesting grass hay for winter feeding of the cow-calf herd • Agricultural news • Tips for displaying 4-H projects… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University offers his insight on the cattle markets: he reviews last Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed report, which he says must be kept in context...and he shares some observations on how well the cattle industry has emerged from all the market chaos caused ...
Grain Market Update… Crop Weed Management Update
May 21, 2021 18:24 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • An assortment of timely crop weed management topics • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the market response to this week's Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and the surrounding area, and about another week of brisk export business for U.S. corn, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:48 – Crop Wee...
Nutrient Release from Cover Crops and Residue… Wheat Tour Update
May 20, 2021 17:20 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Nutrient release from crop residue and cover crops • Another report from the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Landscape and vegetable garden damage from heavy rainfall and flooding… 00:01:30 – Nutrient Release from Cover Crops and Residue: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about the process of nutrient release from crop residue and cover crops, and why producers should pay attention to that as part of their cro...
Improving Land-Grant University Research … Field Sprayer Cleanout
May 19, 2021 18:14 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MB• An initiative to improve land-grant university research • Field sprayer cleanout following herbicide applications • An update from the Hard Winter Wheat Tour • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Improving Land-Grant University Research: The dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State, Ernie Minton, and the vice-president for agricultural programs at Oklahoma State University, Tom Coon, discuss an initiative that brings to light a critical need for agricultu...
Fieldwork days tool...USDA program update...wheat tour report
May 18, 2021 17:01 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB01:31 Machinery Purchase Tool K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin tells on an upgrade that he has made to information that he has put together for farmers who are thinking about field machinery and equipment investments...it's called the Days Suitable for Fieldwork tool, which indicates the number of days per week that producers will likely be able to conduct fieldwork in the future, based on historical trends 13:01 Farm Program Update On the latest edition of FSA ...
Cattle market update … Comparing 17 warm-season forage types and combos
May 17, 2021 16:30 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBCattle market update 17 warm-season forage types and combinations evaluated 4-H visual arts 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides this week's cattle market commentary: He discusses the impact that full packing capacity is having on the market, and he looks at the encouraging signs in the latest beef demand numbers. 00:12:55 – Warm Season Forage Evaluations: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney reports on the information she ha...
Grain market update … World grain supply and demand report
May 14, 2021 16:37 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBGrain market update World grain supply and demand report Ag news Kansas ag weather 00:01:29 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides his weekly comments on the grain market trends. He highlights the forward-contracting opportunities for grain producers in Kansas right now, and how those compare to the cost-of-production calculations that K-State economists have put together. Advising producers to use this as a guidepost for marketing decisions. 00...
In-depth discussion of the 2020 Kansas Net Farm Income Report … Xeriscaping webinar preview
May 13, 2021 16:30 - 37 minutes - 18 MB00:01:29 – 2020 Kansas Net Farm Income Report: The executive director of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, and six association economists discuss the numbers from the KFMA's just-released 2020 Kansas Net Farm Income Report: They look at the average net farm income for the state and for the six KFMA regions, highlighting the percentage of that income attributable to government payments. And they talk about the other factors that led to a strong income year for m...
Canola crop update … tax proposals’ potential effects on estate planning
May 12, 2021 16:43 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBCanola crop update (and preview of south-central field day) Tax proposals in D.C. and their potential effects on estate planning Ag news Stop, Look and Listen: Kansas commentary 00:01:29 – Canola Crop Update: K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm talks about the current state of the canola crop in Kansas, as well as the significant advances in canola varieties and hybrids suitable for this region, which will be on display at a special K-State canola field day in south-central Kansas ...
Cattle Market Update… Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
May 10, 2021 18:10 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Beef Cattle Institute podcasts • Agricultural news, and a preview of the 2021 Spring Crops Field Day • Next month’s 4-H Campference… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she talks about how logistical problems in the beef sector are contributing to the large gap between fed cattle prices and boxed beef prices...and she shar...
Grain Market Update… New Sow Farrowing House
May 07, 2021 17:54 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• The weekly grain market update • K-State’s new sow farrowing house • Webinar series preview, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on another impressive week for the grain markets, triggered once more in large part by bullish fundamentals in the corn market...he suggests that things may be lining up for a counter-seasonal post-harvest rally in the wheat market, saying that whea...
Drought Management Plan… Bull Fertility Index
May 06, 2021 17:48 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Organizing a drought management plan for summer grazing • Developing a heritable trait index for bull fertility • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Spring insect pests in the home landscape… 00:01:30 – Drought Management Plan: K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick discusses putting together a drought management plan for summer grazing, detailing what steps a producer will take if drought conditions persist...he cites a brand-new on-line tool th...
Mental health concerns and resources for ag producers and rural Kansans
May 05, 2021 17:49 - 39 minutes - 18.6 MBMental health stresses for ag producers and rural Kansans: Coping, concerns and finding help Ag news Stop, Look and Listen: Kansas commentary 00:01:29 – Mental Health Stresses for Producers and Rural Kansans : In that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, K-State behavioral health specialist Brad Dirks discusses the stresses on agricultural producers and rural Kansans in general, which he says were amplified by the pandemic: as a health professional with a background in Kans...
Dealing with difficulties of cattle lameness … CRP changes and new incentives for producers
May 04, 2021 17:09 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBCauses, diagnoses and treatments for cattle lameness CRP changes Ag news Nesting habits and benefits of cliff swallows 00:01:29 – Causes, Diagnoses and Treatments for Cattle Lameness: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff advises producers with cattle heading to grass to know the kinds of lameness that can occur in the herd. How to differentiate the causes and how to respond with the proper treatment. He says that an accurate diagnosis of the problem is essential to recovery. 00:...
High cattle feed costs, stagnant fed-cattle market; managing spring cattle breeding; cold damage to corn
May 03, 2021 16:30 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBCattle market update: High feed costs and stagnant fed-cattle market Managing spring cattle breeding season Cold damage to corn 4-H communication project 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: He talks about how the feeder cattle market is wrestling with high feed costs and a stagnant fed cattle market, and he discusses the intensifying drought in the western half of the U.S., a...
Wheat and soybean market volatility … winter wheat freeze damage … Kansas weather
April 30, 2021 16:30 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBSecond of a two-part series on grain market volatility: Today’s focus – wheat and soybeans Assessing winter wheat damage from the recent cold snap Ag news Kansas ag weather 00:01:30 – Market Volatility, Part 2 – Wheat and Soybeans: In the second of his two-part analysis of the grain markets this week, K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien focuses on what's going on in the wheat and soybean markets. The latest on wheat basis levels at Kansas elevators, and how those prices are ...
Corn and grain sorghum market volatility … aphids on winter wheat … herb gardens
April 29, 2021 16:19 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBFirst of a two-part series on grain market volatility: Today’s focus – corn and sorghum Aphid infestations in winter wheat, especially bird cherry oat aphids Ag news Home-grown herb gardens 00:01:29 – Market Volatility, Part 1 – Corn and Sorghum: In the first of a two-part discussion, K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the supply and demand factors that are contributing to the current volatility in the grain markets. Today, he focuses on corn and grain sorghum: ...
Advantages and disadvantages of revocable trusts for estates; Controlling cattle fly breeding hotspots
April 28, 2021 17:21 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBAdvantages & disadvantages of revocable trusts Reducing cattle fly breeding sites Ag news Stop, Look and Listen – Kansas commentary 00:01:29 – Revocable Trusts: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses the advantages and disadvantages of putting a farm or ranch estate into a revocable living trust. He says that there are often misperceptions about what a revocable trust can do with respect to avoiding probate, estate...
Managing Crop Nutrient Uptake … Impacts of BVD on Cow-calf Herds … Bluegill Management in Ponds
April 27, 2021 16:30 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBManaging Crop Nutrient Uptake, especially phosphorous and potassium Impacts of BVD on Cow-calf Herds Ag news Bluegill Management in Farm Ponds 00:01:30 – Managing Crop Nutrient Uptake: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about one aspect of crop fertility management that producers should account for, even though it sometimes goes overlooked: the nutrient uptake of the preceding crop or cover vegetation. He says this is especially important when considering phosp...
Cattle market update and USDA’s cold-storage report; livestock producers and veterinarian availability
April 26, 2021 16:30 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBCattle Market Update Livestock Producers and Vet Availability Ag news 4-H Project-report Update 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: she recaps the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report and what it says about feedlots remaining current in marketing. She also takes a look at the supportive indicators in the USDA's new cold storage report. 00:12:49 – Livesto...
Grain Market Update… Herbicide Performance in Cold Weather
April 23, 2021 18:39 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The weekly grain market update • Herbicide performance in cold weather • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks at the market fundamentals that drove grain prices still higher this past week, most notably the export demand for U.S. grains...he says that producers can expect continued volatility in the markets well into the summer, at least. 00:12:56 – Herbicid...
Anaplasmosis and Dairy Production…Considerations Before Planting Silage
April 22, 2021 17:42 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• Anaplasmosis and dairy herd production • Considerations before planting a silage crop this spring • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Garden and landscape plants that likely survived, or succumbed to, the recent hard freeze… 00:01:30 – Anaplasmosis and Dairy Production: K-State veterinarians Hans Coetzee and Andrew Curtis discuss their new research finding on how anaplasmosis affects dairy herd production...they discovered that this disease can greatly reduce herd...
Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings … Shattercane Resistance in Kansas
April 21, 2021 17:32 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• K-State's latest foliar fungicide efficacy ratings for wheat disease management • Shattercane resistance confirmed in Kansas • The latest agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings: K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen reports that K-State's latest foliar fungicide efficacy ratings for wheat disease management are now available to wheat growers...timely information as one plans their fungicide applicat...
Land Value Book Now Available… Biofuels Production Expansion in Kansas
April 20, 2021 16:49 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• K-State's latest Kansas Agricultural Land Value Trends book is now available • Biofuels production expansion in Kansas • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Grassland snake activity following a prescribed pasture burn… 00:01:30 – Land Value Book Now Available: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid announces that K-State's latest Kansas Agricultural Land Value Trends book is now available...it examines land value changes over this past year on a state, regional and...
Cattle Market Update…Days Suitable For Farm Work
April 19, 2021 17:39 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • “Days suitable for farm work” • Agricultural news • Recent 4-H horse events… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he reports on the latest trends in domestic and export beef demand, as per USDA data....he also talks about the freshly-updated K-State Feeder Cattle Risk Management Tool, and how producers can make use of it in navigating the current economics. 0...
Grain Market Update… Herbicide Availability
April 16, 2021 17:37 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• The weekly grain market update • Herbicide availability to farmers this spring and summer • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on an extremely strong week for corn and grain sorghum exports, and on the prospects of that bolstering recently-falling grain sorghum basis bids at local Kansas elevators, as part of his weekly segment on the grain price trends. ...
Parasite Control for Cattle… Strategic Gardening for Shady Locations
April 15, 2021 17:01 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Parasite control for cattle destined for summer pasture • Ranking the effectiveness of common deworming products • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Ornamental gardening in the shady locations around the landscape… 00:01:30 – Parasite Control for Cattle: From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, Gregg Hanzlicek offers a more in-depth look at parasite control for cattle destined for summer pasture: he takes a look at fly control, and a thing or two tha...
Winter Wheat Update… Agricultural Law Update
April 14, 2021 16:26 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The condition of winter wheat across Kansas • An agricultural law update • The latest agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Winter Wheat Update: A look at the condition of winter wheat across Kansas with K-State wheat production crop specialist Romulo Lollato. He says early planted winter wheat has been helped by cooler conditions and some timely rainfall. However, growers are seeing some yellowing. He explains why that might be happening. ...
Timeliness of Corn and Soybean Planting…World Grain Supply and Demand
April 13, 2021 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The timeliness of corn and soybean planting • The USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • The economic costs inflicted by invasive wildlife species… 00:01:30 – Timeliness of Corn and Soybean Planting: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about the timeliness of corn and soybean planting: he advises corn growers to wait for soil temperatures to stay consistently in the optimum range for good emerge...
Cattle Market Update…Putting Stocker Calves Out to Pasture
April 12, 2021 18:08 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Readying stocker calves for summer pasture turnout • Agricultural news • Requesting disability accommodations for 4-H camps and county fairs… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment... in addition to reviewing last week's market trends, he talks about the new CME boxed beef index, which was launched just a few weeks ago: what it is and how it can be a...
Grain Market Update… Alfalfa Weevil Activity
April 09, 2021 18:29 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The weekly grain market update • Alfalfa weevil feeding in Kansas • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on another resoundingly bullish week in the grain markets, and he talks about what may be forthcoming in today's USDA world grain supply and demand report, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:54 – Alfalfa Weevil Activity: K-Sta...
Volunteer Wheat Risks … Weed Management for Wheat
April 08, 2021 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Potential dangers posed by volunteer wheat • Weed management for developing wheat • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Insect pests now at work on landscape woody ornamentals… 00:01:30 – Volunteer Wheat Risks: Wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen and weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster of K-State talk about reports of spring-emerged volunteer wheat turning up around Kansas now...and whether that will create a renewed threat of wheat streak mosaic disease...
Soybean Cyst Nematodes…Cow Herd Genetic Decisions
April 07, 2021 17:57 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Testing fields for the soybean cyst nematode, ahead of spring planting • Making sound cow herd genetic decisions ahead of spring breeding • The latest agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes: K-State plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre urges soybean growers to test their fields for the soybean cyst nematode ahead of spring planting, if they haven't already...he talks about how this pest continues to spread throughout Kansas ...
Agricultural Technology and Productivity Growth…New Farm Management Decision Tool
April 06, 2021 18:25 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• How will agricultural technology affect agricultural productivity growth in the future? • A new farm management decision tool from K-State • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • The increasing number of black bear sightings in Kansas… 00:01:30 – Agricultural Technology and Productivity Growth: K-State agricultural economists Beth Yeager and Terry Griffin share highlights from a presentation they've prepared for an upcoming symposium being hosted by the Federal Reserve...
Cattle Market Update…Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
April 05, 2021 19:34 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • The latest “Cattle Chat” podcast • Agricultural news • 4-H community service projects… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he discusses the positive moves in both the fed cattle and boxed beef trades last week...and he takes a closer look at the serious drought conditions shaping up in the western U.S., which are now building up as well in...