Agriculture Today
1,418 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours 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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Episodes
Kansas Cotton…FSA “Coffee Talk”
February 11, 2020 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Cotton production in Kansas • The latest podcast from the Farm Service Agency • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Coyote predation on white-tail deer… 00:01:30 – Kansas Cotton: K-State crop production specialist Stu Duncan talks about the steady progression of cotton production in Kansas, in advance of the first-ever Great Plains Cotton Conference coming up the last week of February in Wichita, co-sponsored by Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University and C...
Livestock Market Update…Strategies for Calving Success
February 10, 2020 17:40 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • When and how to intervene when calving difficulties turn up • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Upcoming 4-H events for members and volunteers… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University presents this week's insight on the cattle markets: he comments on last week's price trends, and how the economic worries over the coronavirus outbreak are impacting them...and he reviews th...
Grain Market Update…Crop Production Revenue
February 07, 2020 21:47 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • A new analysis of Kansas crop production revenue in 2019 • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien takes a look at the seasonal trends in grain prices for the month of February, and how those compare to the generally lackluster market action currently, as part of his weekly segment on the grain price trends. 00:12:50 – Crop Production...
"Big Farm Data"… Advanced Planter Technology
February 06, 2020 18:19 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The legal issues surrounding “big farm data” • Advanced planter technology • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Downsizing overgrown houseplants… 00:01:30 – "Big Farm Data": K-State precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin looks at the ongoing issue of "big farm data": who owns it, and to what extent do farmers want to commit to a data processing venture...he tackled those and other questions as an invited speaker at an ag data law symposium hosted by Texas A...
Controlling and Preventing Hog Diseases…Agricultural Law Update
February 05, 2020 17:39 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Controlling and preventing diseases in hog production • Agricultural law update • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Controlling and Preventing Hog Diseases: A featured speaker at the 2020 K-State Swine Profitability Conference yesterday: Iowa State University swine veterinarian Daniel Linhares talks about field-level strategies for controlling and preventing diseases in hog production...he highlights a still-new concept called ...
Precision Cropping Data Management…Improving Carbon Retention in Pastureland
February 04, 2020 17:53 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Precision cropping data management • Grazing management approaches for greater carbon retention in rangeland and pasture soils • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Hazing practices for discouraging coyotes… 00:01:30 – Precision Cropping Data Management: K-State precision agricultural engineer Ajay Sharda looks at precision cropping data management, which he says has been one of the prime topics at this winter's precision ag technology meetings...generated in part by ...
Livestock Market Update…Cattle Chat Podcast
February 03, 2020 17:32 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MB• The weekly livestock market update • Excerpts from the latest Cattle Chat podcast • How 4-H guides youth beyond high school… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she breaks down the numbers from the USDA's Cattle Inventory Report released on Friday, and what those say about nationwide herd contraction...she also discusses the trend toward more prime-gradin...
Grain Market Update… Fulbright Scholar
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • A visit with an agricultural technology researcher and Fulbright Scholar • 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 how the concerns over the coronavirus outbreak have been weighing on the grain trades and the financial markets in general, and he talks about the latest row crop production outlook in South America, during his we...
"Navigating Rough Waters"… Sprucing Up the Home Landscape
January 30, 2020 18:39 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• A look at factors influencing the Kansas farm economy • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Planning springtime improvements to the home landscape… 00:01:30 – "Navigating Rough Waters": K-State agricultural economists Allen Featherstone and Mykel Taylor talk about their new article on the state of the Kansas farm economy, entitled "Navigating Rough Waters": they discuss the factors that are most greatly influencing the economic condition of production agriculture cu...
Late-Emerging Wheat…”Feeding Your Future”
January 29, 2020 17:45 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Assessing the realities of late-emerging wheat • A preview of next month’s “Feeding Your Future” event at K-State • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Late-Emerging Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about the chances for late-emerging or non-emerging wheat to still produce a decent yield, now that drier areas of Kansas have been replenished with moisture of late...he cites K-State research on the yi...
Autonomous Farming Systems…FSA Coffee Talk
January 28, 2020 17:36 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MB• The economic feasibility of autonomous farming systems • The first installment of FSA Coffee Talk • The Texas Horned Lizard… 00:01:30 – Autonomous Farming Systems: K-State precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin talks about the economic feasibility of autonomous farming systems, which have become the premiere topic at several precision agricultural technology conferences he has participated in this winter...he also touches upon the ongoing issue of how best to utilize and man...
Livestock Market Update… Grazing Management “Rules”
January 27, 2020 20:14 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • Testing several grazing management "rules of thumb" • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • 4-H Citizenship in Action… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he previews the USDA cattle inventory report to be issued this Friday, and he goes over the latest numbers on domestic and export meat demand and what those mean to the cattle sector going ...
Grain Market Update…Agricultural Technology Frontiers
January 24, 2020 18:01 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The weekly grain market update • New developments in agricultural technology • 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 all the speculation over potential soybean sales to China in the wake of the newly-signed trade deal, as he discussed at K-State's recent Soybean Production Schools...he also talks about the early thinking in the grain trades about acreage to...
Canadian Cattle Clues … Cattle Chat Podcast
January 23, 2020 20:27 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Could American cow-calf producers learn something new from their Canadian counterparts? • The latest Cattle Chat podcast • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • New garden plant varieties from this year’s All-America Selections… 00:01:30 – Canadian Cattle Clues: K-State beef cattle specialist Sandy Johnson talks about a recent survey in Canada which polled cow-calf producers about their herd management practices and how those related to the success of their operation...
Agricultural Law Update…2020 Midwest Cover Crops Conference
January 22, 2020 18:20 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MB• Agricultural law update • A preview of the 2020 Midwest Cover Crops Conference • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law professor at Washburn University Roger McEowen discusses two recent court cases regarding beneficiaries named in wills. The first case originated in Iowa with implications for Kansas, and the second originated in Kansas – and they both demonstrate the importance of language ...
Livestock Market Update…Bovine Respiratory Disease
January 21, 2020 19:01 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB• The weekly livestock market update • Fighting bovine respiratory disease in feeder cattle • The 2020 Swine Profitability Conference, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Employing guardian dogs to protect livestock from predators… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he offers his latest thinking on what the just-signed trade deal with China means for U.S. beef exports to that country...
Grain Market Update… Farm Program Choices
January 17, 2020 20:51 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • Choosing a USDA farm program • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien offers his weekly comments on the grain market trends...this week, centering on two topics: the market interpretation of last week's USDA "final" report on 2019 row crop production and winter wheat seedings; and the signing of the U.S.-China phase one trade agreement...
Forage Productivity of Wheat Varieties… Cover Crop Research
January 16, 2020 19:17 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Forage productivity of wheat varieties • New research will examine the influence of cover crops on production systems • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • 7 new tomato varieties show promise for Kansas vegetable gardens… 00:01:30 – Forage Productivity of Wheat Varieties: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about the recent evaluation of winter wheat varieties for their forage productivity this past fall, which is useful information for producer...
Net Farm Income Trends…African Swine Fever Research Continues
January 15, 2020 19:25 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• An economic analysis comparing Kansas net farm income trends • Developing a vaccine against African swine fever • The 2020 Women Managing the Farm Conference • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Net Farm Income Trends: K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl discusses another economic analysis he put together, this time comparing Kansas net farm income trends over the last 10 years...from the "good years" early in the decade to the "bad years" later on....
Enterotoxemia in Beef Calves…Cattle Chat Podcast
January 14, 2020 19:57 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A health condition in young beef calves can quickly result in calf losses • The latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • The costs and returns of coyote control methods… 00:01:30 – Enterotoxemia in Beef Calves: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about a health condition in young beef calves that can quickly result in calf losses, called enterotoxemia...he explains how it occurs, and what cow-calf producers...
Livestock Market Update…Foot and Mouth Disease Research
January 13, 2020 19:09 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • New research initiatives on contending with foot-and-mouth disease • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • 4-H Citizenship in Action… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he looks ahead to what he considers the most pivotal factors in the cattle markets in 2020, and he advises cow-calf producers to look back at this past p...
Grain Market Update… Charcoal Rot Disease
January 10, 2020 18:26 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MB• The weekly grain market update • The fight against charcoal rot disease in soybeans • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien previews the highly-anticipated USDA grain production and stocks reports coming out later this morning, and in particular, what the grain trades expect the 2019 row crop production numbers to look like...he advises grain producers to be at the ready, marketing-wise, if the numbers turn out to be ...
Soybean Variety Performance Trials…Attracting Bees
January 09, 2020 17:27 - 31 minutes - 15.3 MB• Results from K-State's 2019 soybean variety performance trials • Attracting bees and other pollinators to the home landscape 00:01:30 – Soybean Variety Performance Trials: K-State soybean breeder Bill Schapaugh talks about the 2019 K-State soybean variety performance trials, the results of which are now available to soybean growers to help with their variety selection for the 2020 crop...he goes over the general outcomes of this year's field trials amidst weather challenges, and what ...
Top Law and Taxation Developments of 2019…Winter Ranch Management Seminars
January 08, 2020 19:02 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The top 10 agricultural law and taxation developments of 2019; • A preview of K-State’s Winter Ranch Management Seminars for cow-calf producers • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Top Law and Taxation Developments of 2019: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law reviews his top 10 agricultural law and taxation developments of 2019...what he considers the most impactful court rulings, legislative actions and regulatory ...
2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test…Farm Debt in Kansas
January 07, 2020 18:16 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A review of the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test • A new analysis of farm debt in Kansas • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Do bob-white quail protect their nests? 00:01:30 – 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test: K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser talks about the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test, as the results of the statewide field trials have just been released...producers can now rev...
Livestock Market Update… Winter Forage Quality
January 06, 2020 19:08 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The weekly livestock market update • Keeping an eye on winter forage quality • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Identifying new ways to help 4-H youth become more effective communicators… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she reviews the market action over the last couple of holiday trading weeks, and talks about the positive indication...
Grain Market Update…Dean Minton Looks Ahead
December 20, 2019 19:23 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MB• The weekly grain market update • The dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State looks ahead to 2020 • K-State's crops judging team talk about their latest win • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien spells out what the final approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement will mean for grain exports to those neighboring countries, and he talks about producer marketing decisions in the midst of currently-improv...
Corn Hybrid Performance Trials…Farm Financial Skills for Women
December 19, 2019 18:25 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Results from K-State's 2019 corn hybrid performance trials • A preview of the Farm Financial Skills for Women in Agriculture workshops • Planning for next year's vegetable gardening… 00:01:30 – Corn Hybrid Performance Trials: K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser reports on the results from K-State's 2019 corn hybrid performance trials, which are now available to growers to help them evaluate potential hybrids for planting in 2020. 00:12:53 – Corn Hybrid Performance Trials (Part 2)...
Agricultural Research…Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
December 18, 2019 19:15 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Looking back at, and ahead to agricultural research at K-State • Research on sudden death syndrome in soybeans • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Agricultural Research: The associate dean of research in K-State's College of Agriculture, Marty Draper, reports on the state of agricultural research at the university as 2019 comes to a close, and he looks ahead to the research objectives that the college expects to pursue in 2020. ...
K-State Research and Extension…New Deer Repellent Strategy
December 17, 2019 18:44 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A review of the past year for K-State Research and Extension • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • A new idea in deer repellent products… 00:01:30 – K-State Research and Extension: The director for Extension at K-State, Gregg Hadley, reflects on the achievements of the Cooperative Extension Service in Kansas this past year, and looks forward to Extension's game plan for 2020: he talks about the emphasis on programs dealing with rural stress, a priority that will carry o...
Livestock Market Update…Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
December 16, 2019 18:33 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • The latest Cattle Chat podcast • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • A look back at the past year of Kansas 4-H … 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he remarks on the agricultural trade agreement with China and what that means to the cattle trade, and he talks about cost management in cattle production and why shooting for the...
Grain Market Update… Trends in Farm Management Research
December 13, 2019 18:41 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• The weekly grain market update • Identifying trends in farm management research • Agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the news that the U.S. and China may be on the verge of an agricultural trade agreement, and he discusses the USDA's latest projections on grain prices, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:54 – Trends in...
Sulfur Deficiencies in Wheat Stands…Women Managing the Farm 2020
December 12, 2019 19:09 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Identifying and correcting sulfur deficiencies in wheat stands • A preview of the 2020 Women Managing the Farm Conference • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Dormant seeding bare spots in a cool-season lawn… 00:01:30 – Sulfur Deficiencies in Wheat Stands: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about identifying and correcting sulfur deficiencies in wheat stands...he says this sulfur shortage is becoming evident in more parts of Kansas, and produc...
Conservation Reserve Program Signup…Agricultural Law Update
December 11, 2019 17:48 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Details of the just-announced general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program • An agricultural law update • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Conservation Reserve Program Signup: Conservation program specialist Carla Wicoff of the Farm Service Agency goes over the details of the just-announced general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program, the first such enrollment in several years, as well as the opportunities unde...
Hemp Research Update… Deer Population Management
December 10, 2019 19:57 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A review of this year’s research work with industrial hemp • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Hunters, landowners and deer population management… 00:01:30 – Hemp Research Update: The director of K-State's John C. Pair Horticultural Center, Jason Griffin, discusses his research work this past year with industrial hemp as a specialty crop for Kansas: he conducted variety performance trials for three kinds of industrial hemp...for CBD production, for fiber production an...
Livestock Market Update…Economic Impacts of Cattle Traceability
December 09, 2019 17:29 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • Analysis of the economics associated with a cattle traceability system • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Leveraging the upcoming winter break to work on 4-H projects and community service work… 00:01:30 – Livestock 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 looks at the USDA's latest 10-year-outlook on th...
Grain Market Update…Controlling Old World Bluestem
December 06, 2019 19:20 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly grain market update • The latest thinking on controlling the spread of Old World bluestem in Kansas grasslands • Agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks ahead to next Tuesday's USDA grain supply-and-demand report and if those new numbers will likely cause much reaction in the markets, and he shares the production budget information he worked up...
Wheat Management Survey Results…Winter Plant Care
December 05, 2019 18:11 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Findings from a direct survey of Kansas producers on wheat management practices • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Detailed advice on winter house plant care… 00:01:30 – Wheat Management Survey Results: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato reveals some of the findings from a direct survey of Kansas producers on wheat management practices, sponsored by the Kansas Wheat Commission: he and his research associate gathered information from producers repre...
Weed Management…"Stop, Look and Listen"
December 04, 2019 18:57 - 40 minutes - 19 MB• The persistent issue of herbicide resistance in weed populations • Controlling mustard weeds with a dormant herbicide treatment • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Weed Management: New K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses the persistent issue of herbicide resistance in weed populations, which will be targeted in her research program in the K-State Department of Agronomy. 00:12:51 – Weed Management (Part...
Year-End Farm and Ranch Management…Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
December 03, 2019 17:24 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• A review of several year-end farm and ranch management topics • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Chronic wasting disease in deer… 00:01:30 – Year-End Farm and Ranch Management: The executive director of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, discusses a number of end-of-year farm and ranch management topics: conducting a thorough evaluation of where the operation stands financially at year's end, and setting goals for 2020. 00:12:45 – Ye...
Propane Market Issues…Agricultural Law Update
November 27, 2019 17:48 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Economic analysis of recent propane market issues • An agricultural law update • The day's agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Propane Market Issues: K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about his new analysis of the propane market issues that have arisen in the central plains and Midwest this fall, prompted in good part, he says, by localized surges in propane demand because of the late corn harvest...he looks at t...
Robotic Crop Maintenance…Fighting ASF in Canada
November 26, 2019 18:22 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• Robotic crop maintenance is closer than we think • Canada’s preventative actions to exclude African swine fever • The latest agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Deer predation… 00:01:30 – Robotic Crop Maintenance: K-State agricultural engineer Dan Flippo talks about in-crop robotic units for conducting various field operations, and the exciting possibilities for this kind of autonomous technology...he's currently developing a unit that can scout standing crops for ins...
Livestock Market Update…The Evolution of Livestock Traceability
November 25, 2019 18:10 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • The evolution of livestock traceability • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Benefits of volunteering for 4-H… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he goes over the latest USDA cattle-on-feed report and its price-supportive implications, and he talks about the overall bullishness in red meat demand ...
Grain Market Update…Horse Judging Championships
November 22, 2019 17:30 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• The weekly grain market update • K-State’s Horse Judging Team wins BIG—TWICE! • Agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides a full update on local grain price basis levels at Kansas elevators, and the pricing opportunities those may or may not be offering to producers, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:50 – Horse Judging Champio...
Flex Lease for Crop Producers…Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services
November 21, 2019 17:51 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The "flex lease" approach to renting crop ground • Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services has expanded their offerings • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Selecting and caring for poinsettia plants during the holiday season… 00:01:30 – Flex Lease for Crop Producers: K-State agricultural economist Mykel Taylor talks about the "flex lease" approach to renting crop ground, which is drawing more attention from producers...she explains how a flex lease works, saying th...
Johne’s Disease…Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
November 20, 2019 17:34 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Increasing concerns about Johne's disease becoming more common in Kansas cow-calf herds • The latest Beef Cattle Institute podcast • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Johne’s Disease: From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, Gregg Hanzlicek discusses increasing concerns about Johne's disease becoming more common in Kansas cow-calf herds...he talks about the ill effects of this disease and why diagnosing it is so dif...
Testing for Soybean Cyst Nematodes…Strengthening Rural Fire Departments
November 19, 2019 18:09 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MB• Testing crop fields for the presence of soybean cyst nematodes • The Kansas Forest Service’s new role in rural fire department training and support • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Removing the least tern from the endangered species list… 00:01:30 – Testing for Soybean Cyst Nematodes: K-State row crop disease specialist Doug Jardine goes over the steps to testing crop fields for the presence of soybean cyst nematodes...he says that now is an excellent time to col...
Livestock Market Update…Benefits of Alfalfa Forage
November 18, 2019 17:43 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB• The weekly livestock market update • The role of alfalfa as a featured forage in cow-calf and backgrounding rations • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Recapping the 4-H Youth Citizen Open Forum… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he talks about the staying power of cattle prices in the face of seasonal market pressure, and as part of that, comments on retail ...
Grain Market Update… Kansas Canola
November 15, 2019 17:40 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MB• The weekly grain market update • Evaluating the new canola crop in Kansas • Agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks closer at the "confidence level" in the USDA's new crop production and grain stocks numbers that were released a week ago, and to what extent those numbers could change, as part of his weekly commentary on the grain market trends. 00:12:59...
Precision Agriculture Recap…Amaryllis Bulbs
November 14, 2019 18:22 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MB• What's up and coming in the field of precision farming technology • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Planting and growing amaryllis bulbs for the holiday season… 00:01:30 – Precision Agriculture Recap: K-State precision agricultural engineer Terry Griffin offers his take on what's up and coming in the field of precision farming technology, with autonomous and robotic field work systems leading the way. 00:13:00 – Precision Agriculture Recap (Part 2): Continued d...