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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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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Ag land value trends in Kansas; crop planting considerations and preparations
October 27, 2020 17:15 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBAg Land Values Crop Planting Considerations and Prep Ag News Migratory Bird Treaty Act 00:01:29 – Ag Land Values: K-State agricultural economist Mykel Taylor offers an updated view of agricultural land value trends in Kansas, and if those have been affected by the economic disruptions from the pandemic. She also addresses some of the changes in how farm and ranch land purchases take place, and who is buying land. She presented this information at the recent K-State Agricultural Lend...
Cattle Market Update…Year-End Tax Management
October 26, 2020 17:49 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Year-end tax management advice for farmers and ranchers • Agricultural news headlines • A Kansas 4-H member discusses his club’s Science of Agriculture project… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's observations on the cattle markets: he comments on the bearish numbers out of the USDA's Cattle-on-Feed Report last Friday, and he talks about the market disruptions resulti...
Grain Market Update…Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership
October 23, 2020 17:13 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• The weekly grain market update • An overview of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership program • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: In this week’s grain market update, K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien says we’re experiencing a bull market that hasn’t been seen since 2012 – and he thinks soybean prices can go higher. 00:12:50 – Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership: Kansas Agriculture...
Co-Species Grazing…Fall Tasks for the Home Landscape
October 22, 2020 17:15 - 39 minutes - 19 MB• An extended look at the benefits sheep and goats can offer beef cattle producers • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Fall tasks for the home landscape… 00:01:30 – Co-Species Grazing (Part 1): Most studies indicate greater production and better pasture utilization are achieved when sheep and cattle or sheep, cattle and goats are grazed together as opposed to grazing only sheep, goats or cattle alone. K-State beef systems extension specialist for southeast Kansas Jaym...
Co-Species Grazing…Fall Tasks for the Home Landscape
October 22, 2020 17:15• An extended look at the benefits sheep and goats can offer beef cattle producers • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Fall tasks for the home landscape… 00:01:30 – Co-Species Grazing (Part 1): Most studies indicate greater production and better pasture utilization are achieved when sheep and cattle or sheep, cattle and goats are grazed together as opposed to grazing only sheep, goats or cattle alone. K-State beef systems extension specialist for southeast Kansas Jaym...
Cattle Chat Podcast…Strategies for Dry Weather Ahead
October 21, 2020 16:59 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The latest “Cattle Chat” podcast • Options for dealing with a potentially dry winter and spring • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Cattle Chat Podcast: From the latest BCI Cattle Chat podcast, K-State veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White, cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber and agricultural economist Dustin Pendell discuss the importance of having regular conversations with your lender and strategies for making that easier. 00:12:54 – St...
Farm Service Agency “Coffee Talk”…Controlling Asian Bush Honeysuckle
October 20, 2020 18:12 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The latest FSA Coffee Talk podcast • Controlling Asian bush honeysuckle • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • “Hazing” coyotes away from urban areas… 00:01:30 – Farm Service Agency “Coffee Talk”: In the latest FSA Coffee Talk, Farm Service Agency farm loan chief Bob White talks about serving farm operators during then pandemic and how the agency has continued to provide farm loans across the state. 00:12:49 – Controlling Asian Bush Honeysuckle: From the Kansas Fore...
Cattle Market Update… Alternate Water Resources for Cattle
October 19, 2020 18:43 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Developing alternate water resources for cattle • Agricultural news headlines • A preview of the upcoming 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge … 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, discusses what's going on in the cattle markets: she points to the boxed beef trade as the lead influencer in the markets in the weeks ahead, and he goes over the LMIC's new analysis of the hay...
Grain Market Update… Controlling Post-Harvest Weed Growth
October 16, 2020 17:56 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Controlling post-harvest weed growth on row crop ground • 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 week of higher grain prices, and offers some things for producers to think about as they contemplate how to take advantage of the current strength in the markets, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends. 00...
Controlling Lice in Cow-Calf Herds … Alternatives for Scarce Forage
October 15, 2020 18:46 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Controlling lice in cow-calf herds during the fall and winter • Tips for contending with a forage shortage this fall and winter • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Fall pruning of landscape ornamentals… 00:01:30 – Controlling Lice in Cow-Calf Herds: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek goes over the importance of controlling lice in cow-calf herds during the fall and winter: he talks about why timeliness and thoroughness of treatment are critical to achieving con...
Agricultural Law Update…K-State Swine Day 2020
October 14, 2020 19:02 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• An agricultural law update • A preview of this year’s K-State Swine Day • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Agricultural Law Update: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law comments on another recent court decision involving a family dispute over a farm estate...this time, the handling of a trust's assets by the designated trustee was brought into question, and the ruling demonstra...
U.S. International Grain Trade…Bird-Aircraft Collisions
October 13, 2020 19:01 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• An in-depth view of current international grain trade • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Results of a study on bird-aircraft collisions… 00:01:30 – U.S. International Grain Trade: The senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers an in-depth view of current international grain trade, and where U.S. grain sales stand in that global market. 00:12:52 – U.S. International Grain Trade (Part 2): More discussion senior economist with the I-G-P I...
U.S. International Grain Trade…Bird-Aircraft Collisions
October 13, 2020 19:01• An in-depth view of current international grain trade • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Results of a study on bird-aircraft collisions… 00:01:30 – U.S. International Grain Trade: The senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers an in-depth view of current international grain trade, and where U.S. grain sales stand in that global market. 00:12:52 – U.S. International Grain Trade (Part 2): More discussion senior economist with the I-G-P I...
Cattle Market Update… Cattle Chat Podcast
October 12, 2020 18:53 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Gleaning the returns to value-added calves at sale time • Agricultural news headlines • Strategies for welcoming new 4-H members… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to reviewing last week's cattle price trends, he passes along findings from his new survey of beef consumers on the advent of a COVID vaccine being available, and how that would likely...
Grain Market Update…Producers Wanted for Farm Data Project
October 09, 2020 17:59 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • A farm data research project needs producers (including you!) • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien previews the USDA's latest grain supply-and-demand report coming out this morning, and he remarks on the staying power of the current strength in the market, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends. 00:12:51 – Producers ...
Small Grains as Cattle Forage … Alternative Ingredients for Calf Backgrounder Rations
October 08, 2020 16:37 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• Assessing the performance of small grains crops as cattle forage • Using alternative ingredients in calf backgrounder rations • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Landscape insects invading homes for winter… 00:01:30 – Small Grains as Cattle Forage: K-State forage agronomist John Holman talks about the performance of small grains crops as cattle forage, saying that if a producer hasn't planted wheat, oats, barley or triticale for grazing yet this fall, waiting unti...
Crop Insect Pest Review…"Stop, Look and Listen"
October 07, 2020 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A review of insect pests active in Kansas crop fields • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Crop Insect Pest Review: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth takes a look at numerous insect pests which are currently active in Kansas crop fields, and offers advice to growers on making insecticide treatment decisions and other management considerations: in this first segment, he addresses armyworms and cutworms in newly-seeded wheat, potato le...
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Phase 2… Special Webinar This Thursday
October 06, 2020 17:38 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, phase 2 • A special webinar on Thursday will discuss some of the finer details of CFAP 2 • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Reducing deer-vehicle collisions… 00:01:30 – Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Phase 2: On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm program specialist Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency relays some of the finer details of the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, phase 2...especi...
Cattle Market Update… Common Autumn Ailments in the Cow Herd
October 05, 2020 19:52 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Common autumn ailments in the cow herd • Ration strategies for growing replacement heifers • Two major events headline a big week for 4-H… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he goes over a new analysis he put together, which looks at the growth of the "local" beef market as a product of the pandemic... he discusses the trends in prices paid for...
Grain Market Update…Current State of U.S. Grain Exports
October 02, 2020 20:56 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • The current state of U.S. grain exports • 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 sharp rally in the grain markets this week, prompted by the price-friendly numbers in the USDA's grain stocks and small grain production reports released on Wednesday...he talks about how this may set the tone for longer-term strength in gr...
Field Bindweed and Bur Ragweed… Last Call for Tomatoes
October 01, 2020 19:07 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Fall control of field bindweed and bur ragweed • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Harvesting and storing your last tomatoes of the season… 00:01:30 – Field Bindweed and Bur Ragweed: K-State weed scientist Randall Currie discusses fall control of two high-profile weed problems in Kansas crop fields: field bindweed and bur ragweed...he explains why these are such aggressive weed problems every year, and covers herbicide selection for top performance, as depicted in ...
Woody Brush Control in Pastures… Agricultural Law Update
September 30, 2020 18:36 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Autumn control of woody brush in pastures • An agricultural law update • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Woody Brush Control in Pastures: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick discusses woody brush control in pastures here in the fall, using either the basal bark or cut-stump treatment methods...he covers the herbicide options that have performed well in K-State field trials, and the applications steps to follow for maximum ef...
Climate Change and Crop Insurance…Wheat Seed Treatment Urged
September 29, 2020 19:49 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB•A new study links climate change to crop insurance premiums • A wheat disease specialist urges producers to use a seed treatment; • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Choosing and deploying cameras to track wildlife… 00:01:30 – Climate Change and Crop Insurance: K-State agricultural economist Jisang Yu and Ed Perry talk about their recent study, which linked increases in growing-season temperature to yield risk for corn and soybeans, and then tied that to the potentia...
Cattle Market Update…Selecting Potential Replacement Heifers
September 28, 2020 19:01 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Selecting potential replacement heifers • Agricultural news headlines • Results of a survey of 4-H club leaders regarding virtual learning… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he talks about the larger-than-expected placements number in the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and what that means for the market further ahead, and he goes over his latest foreca...
Grain Market Update… Herbicide-Resistant Soybean Varieties
September 25, 2020 18:47 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Planting herbicide-resistant soybean varieties • 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 fall harvest progress as an increasing influence on price movements currently, and he comments on the improvement in biofuels production profitability as a grain market factor, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends. 00:12...
Facial Recognition For Cattle … Cattle Chat Podcast
September 24, 2020 19:06 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Adapting facial recognition technology to identify cattle • The latest Cattle Chat podcast • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Planting spring-flowering bulbs… 00:01:30 – Facial Recognition… For Cattle: K-State beef cattle scientist KC Olson tells of an emerging new method of livestock identification that K-State has had a hand in developing...it utilizes facial recognition technology by way of an app that is expected to be unveiled this fall, and he believes this...
Facial Recognition For Cattle … Cattle Chat Podcast
September 24, 2020 19:06• Adapting facial recognition technology to identify cattle • The latest Cattle Chat podcast • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Planting spring-flowering bulbs… 00:01:30 – Facial Recognition… For Cattle: K-State beef cattle scientist KC Olson tells of an emerging new method of livestock identification that K-State has had a hand in developing...it utilizes facial recognition technology by way of an app that is expected to be unveiled this fall, and he believes this...
IN-DEPTH SPECIAL: Planting Winter Wheat
September 23, 2020 19:26 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBIN-DEPTH SPECIAL: Planting Winter Wheat • An in-depth look at several aspects of planting winter wheat successfully • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Planting Winter Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato discusses several aspects of planting winter wheat successfully in the fall: he goes over the variation in optimum planting dates and seeding rates across Kansas, and what K-State research says about the prime date f...
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…Ear Drooping in Corn Fields
September 22, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program • Ear “drooping” in corn fields • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Using cameras to track wildlife… 00:01:30 – Coronavirus Food Assistance Program: On the latest installment of FSA Coffee Talk, the state director of the Farm Service Agency, David Schemm, outlines the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which the USDA announced last Friday...he talks about the three types of relief paym...
Cattle Market Update…Planting a Cool-Season Cover Crop
September 21, 2020 19:38 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Planting a cool-season cover crop this fall • Agricultural news headlines • The new 4-H agriculture and animal science Facebook page… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers this week's insight on the cattle markets—he talks about the stability that may now be setting up in the fed and feeder cattle markets, and he looks at wheat pasturing prospects in the central plains, and how those ...
Grain Market Update… Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields
September 18, 2020 21:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest • 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 how much bullishness may be left in the soybean market, and he offers his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans following the USDA's latest price forecasts, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00...
Grain Market Update… Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields
September 18, 2020 21:03• The weekly grain market update • Estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest • 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 how much bullishness may be left in the soybean market, and he offers his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans following the USDA's latest price forecasts, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00...
Individual Cow Efficiency…Farm Program Payments Update
September 17, 2020 17:29 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Individual cow efficiency in the breeding herd • The latest K-State projections on ARC and PLC farm program payments for 2019 and 2020 • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Landscape and garden insects to be aware of… 00:01:30 – Individual Cow Efficiency: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney is joined by Oklahoma State University beef cattle specialist David Lalman, as they talk about individual cow efficiency in the breeding herd...they define what cons...
Stopping COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities … Agricultural Law Update
September 16, 2020 18:16 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBControlling the spread of COVID-19 in the nation's meat and poultry processing facilities; an agricultural law update; agricultural news; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Stopping COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities: K-State veterinary pathologist Sally Davis and K-State food safety scientist Randy Phebus discuss the new research initiative they'll be leading, which will study how to effectively control the spread of COVID-19 in the nation's meat and poultry pro...
U.S. Grain Exports Update…Estimating Farmland Value
September 15, 2020 18:43 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• An updated outlook on U.S. grain export business • A new tool estimates farmland value for a given year • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Extreme weather events and the ensuing impact on birds… 00:01:30 – U.S. Grain Exports Update: The senior economist at the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his updated outlook on U.S. grain export business, based in part on the USDA's latest international grain supply and demand report...he says that the keystone cus...
Cattle Market Update…Evaluating Bull Performance
September 14, 2020 19:17 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Evaluating bull performance during this latest breeding season • Facets of a successful pre-weaning conditioning program for beef calves • This year’s Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Forum… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to commenting on the recent fed and feeder cattle price trends, he shares fresh inform...
Grain Market Update…Sorghum Hybrids for Earlier Planting
September 11, 2020 18:41 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Developing sorghum hybrids for planting very early in the spring • 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 grain trade's expectations from this morning's USDA crop production and grain stocks reports, and he comments on the opportunity possibly being presented to market old-crop wheat, during his weekly segment on the grain...
Hemp Byproducts as Cattle Feed…K-State Beef Stocker Field Day
September 10, 2020 18:34 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• Byproducts from industrial hemp production as a potential feedstuff for cattle • A preview of the 2020 K-State Beef Stocker Field Day • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Fall planting of landscape trees… 00:01:30 – Hemp Byproducts as Cattle Feed: K-State veterinarians Hans Coetzee and Mike Kleinhenz talk about their ongoing studies of byproducts from industrial hemp production as a potential feedstuff for cattle: their research team just received a major grant fr...
Herbicide Carryover Considerations…Farm Service Agency Podcast
September 09, 2020 18:07 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Herbicide carryover considerations when planting a cover crop this fall • The latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Herbicide Carryover Considerations: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about herbicide carryover considerations when planting a cover crop this fall...she says that cover crops differ in their sensitivity to residual herbicide from the previous crop, and how that also dif...
Cattle Market Update… Mycoplasma Weynonii
September 08, 2020 19:37 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• The weekly cattle market update • A blood-borne condition is showing up with more frequency than normal in Kansas cattle herds • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Translocating wildlife… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides this week's observations on the cattle market trends...he shares his latest projections on cattle feeding returns to finish out 2020, and goes over the latest Meat Demand Monitor numbers on domestic b...
Grain Market Update…Final Irrigation for Row Crops
September 04, 2020 18:44 - 40 minutes - 19 MBNOTE: Kansas State University will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day...therefore, there will be no Agriculture Today broadcast that day. We'll resume our normal broadcast schedule on Tuesday, September 8th. • The weekly grain market update • Timing the final irrigation for row crops • 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 ahead to the US...
Correcting Low pH Soils…Grain Sorghum and Soybean Insects
September 03, 2020 18:44 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• Correcting low pH soils ahead of fall planting • Late-season insect control for grain sorghum and soybeans • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Don’t waste what you can compost… 00:01:30 – Correcting Low pH Soils: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about correcting low p-H soils with a lime application ahead of winter wheat or alfalfa planting this fall...he looks at how the "target" p-H levels differ across the state, and how that ties into l...
Calculating Farm Machinery Costs…Agricultural Law Update
September 02, 2020 18:51 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• A new online tool helps farmers calculate farm machinery costs • An agricultural law update • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Calculating Farm Machinery Costs: K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl and Terry Griffin talk about a new online tool that farmers can use to calculate farm machinery costs...as input for making machinery purchase decisions, as a basis for comparing lease vs. purchase options, or for weighing the choice ...
Agriculture’s Contribution to the Kansas Economy… Box Turtle Conservation
September 01, 2020 18:16 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• An improved assessment of agriculture's contribution to the Kansas economy • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Box turtles, abundant in Kansas, may still benefit from conservation efforts… 00:01:30 – Agriculture’s Contribution to the Kansas Economy: The director of the Office of Local Government at K-State, agricultural economist John Leatherman, discusses a brand-new analysis he co-authored, that was unveiled during the recent K-State Risk and Profit Conference: it'...
Cattle Market Update… Livestock Veterinary Services in Rural Areas
August 31, 2020 18:32 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • The state of livestock veterinary services in rural areas • Agricultural news headlines • Final preparations for 48 Hours of 4-H… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he offers his thoughts on how domestic beef consumption might trend following the Labor Day weekend demand, and he talks about how cull cow marketing opportunities are shaping up fo...
Grain Market Update… Estimating Soybean Yields
August 28, 2020 17:48 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Estimating soybean yields • 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 this week's market action, which featured an impressive rally in soybean prices, and gains in corn and wheat prices as well...he talks about whether these improvements in prices represent marketing opportunities for growers. 00:12:52 – Estimating Soybean Y...
Fungicide Seed Treatments for Wheat…Conservation Tree Orders
August 27, 2020 19:16 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• Using fungicide seed treatments when planting wheat • It’s almost time to order trees and shrubs from the Conservation Tree Planting program • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Successfully planting a cool-season lawn… 00:01:30 – Fungicide Seed Treatments for Wheat: K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen talks about deciding on the use of a fungicide seed treatment when planting wheat this fall...she outlines the situations where treated seed will benefi...
High-Speed Planting Technology… Non-Traditional Agricultural Financing
August 26, 2020 17:13 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Researching high-speed crop planting technology • Current trends in non-traditional agricultural financing • Agricultural news • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – High-Speed Planting Technology: K-State precision agricultural engineer Ajay Sharda talks about the new project he'll be leading, which will develop operating recommendations for high-speed crop planting technology...he and his research team will study planter control system dynamics under actual K...
Wheat Seed Quality and Availability…Farm Storage Facilities Loan Program
August 25, 2020 19:01 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MB• Wheat seed quality and availability heading into planting season • Details of the USDA's Farm Storage Facilities Loan program • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Reported increase in urban rat activity during the pandemic… 00:01:30 – Wheat Seed Quality and Availability: The seed laboratory manager with the Kansas Crop Improvement Association, Eric Fabrizius, talks about wheat seed quality and availability heading into the fall wheat plantings season: he highlights ...
Cattle Market Update… Post-Weaning Calf Management
August 24, 2020 18:05 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly cattle market update • Post-weaning calf management • Agricultural news headlines • 4-H youth team leaders train for “Water Connects Us All” 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he comments on the unexpected numbers from the USDA's cattle-on-feed report last Friday, and whether those will temper the recent improvement in fed cattle prices...he also shares his late...