Agriculture Today
1,418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Cattle Anaplasmosis Research; Heifer Heat Synchronization; Backyard Bird Feeding
April 16, 2019 16:51 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBOn today’s episode: K-State's Katie Reif discusses her research on controlling anaplasmosis in cattle herds; the Cattle Chat podcast crew discusses heifer heat synchronization; ag news; Charlie Lee talks about backyard bird feeding practices for homeowners. 00:01:28 – Research on Anaplasmosis in Cattle: K-State assistant professor Katie Reif talks about the new research project she'll be heading up, which will seek effective ways of controlling, or possibly preventing, anasplasmosis diseas...
Cattle Market Update; Vet Med Alumni Fellow Getz Riddell
April 15, 2019 16:41 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBOn today’s episode: This week’s cattle market update includes talk about African swine fever in China and what that means in the U.S., as well as a feedlot probability forecast; a chat with the 2019 K-State College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2019 Alumni Fellow, Getz Riddell, who is former executive director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners; ag news; and a look at 4-H horse projects. 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured in th...
Grain Market Update … Machinery Investments and Farm Profitability
April 12, 2019 19:05 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBThe weekly grain market update; machinery investments affect farm profitability; the latest 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 his weekly look at the grain market trends: he comments on the latest grain supply-and-demand report from the USDA, and remarks on the markets taking a wait-and-see position on row crop planting progress amid ongoing wet field con...
College of Ag Alumni Fellow on Insect-Borne Disease Issues … Rust Diseases
April 11, 2019 18:23 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBReducing insect-borne disease issues in food production systems rust diseases in the southern plains, and what threat they might pose to the Kansas winter wheat crop; agricultural news; problems with ornamental pear trees… 00:01:29 – Insect-Borne Disease Issues: The director of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Segenet Kelemu, tells of that center's major scientific accomplishments in reducing insect-borne disease issues in food production systems...she is being h...
Nitrogen Applications for Corn … Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
April 10, 2019 18:12 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: applying anhydrous ammonia ahead of corn planting; the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; the latest agricultural news; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Nitrogen Applications for Corn: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about nitrogen applications for corn: he looks at applying anhydrous ammonia ahead of corn planting and what can be done to make that work at this late date, and he discus...
Corn Planting Delays … Canola Update
April 09, 2019 17:22 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBThe consequences of planting corn into overly-wet soils; a look at the condition of the Kansas canola crop; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; the decline in eastern spotted skunk populations in this region… 00:01:30 – Corn Planting Delays: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti looks at the consequences of planting corn into overly-wet soils, including the potential for uneven stand development and seed compaction...he also talks about switching to a shorter-se...
Livestock Market Update … Post-Calving Herd Management
April 08, 2019 18:21 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBThe weekly livestock market update; post-calving management considerations for cow-calf producers; agriculture news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; this year’s 4-H Campference, scheduled for June… 00:01:29 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he talks about the cattle-to-hog price ratio as an indicator of spillover support for cattle prices from the soaring hog market, and he looks at the curren...
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Wants YOU! — Agriculture Today — April 5, 2019
April 05, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Wants YOU!; the latest agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:29 – Grain Mark...
Ongoing Climate Change Research — Agriculture Today — April 4, 2019
April 04, 2019 16:31 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: research on improving ground-level ozone and carbon dioxide tolerance in major field crops; the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; agricultural news; here come the bugs…! Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast...
Spring Weed Control in Winter Wheat — Agriculture Today — April 3, 2019
April 03, 2019 18:49 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: herbicide options for spring weed control in winter wheat; three recent court decisions on issues relevant to agricultural producers; the latest agricultural news; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily pod...
Testing for Nematodes Before Planting — Agriculture Today — April 2, 2019
April 02, 2019 17:59 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: preparations before corn and soybean planting; a new defense against charcoal rot disease in soybeans; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; controlling beaver damage to farm ponds… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:30 –...
Livestock Toxicity and Cover Crops — Agriculture Today — April 1, 2019
April 01, 2019 16:50 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; considering possible livestock toxicity problems associated with several cover crops; agriculture news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; the National 4-H Day of Service is just weeks away… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as ...
K-State Wants YOU! — Agriculture Today — March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019 20:31 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; you, too, can be a crop production researcher; a webinar preview, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:29 – Grain Market Update: K-St...
Emergency Assistance Options for Producers — Agriculture Today — March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019 19:46 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: overly-saturated soils around Kansas have delayed spring fieldwork; USDA support is available to producers struggling with flood damage and livestock loss; agricultural news; starting your own vegetable seedlings… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily...
Pasture Grass Recovery After Wildfire — Agriculture Today — March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019 17:08 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the influence of farm size and debt management on farm profitability; how pastures changed in the aftermath of the 2017 western Kansas wildfires; the latest agricultural news; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as...
Groundwater Conservation — Agriculture Today — March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019 17:48 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: a localized approach to groundwater conservation; watershed nutrient runoff management; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; coyotes and deer predation… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:30 – New Approach to Groundwater...
Livestock Market Update — Agriculture Today — March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019 16:39 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; agriculture news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; Kansas 4-H families can host visiting students from Japan this summer… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas ...
Topdressing Nitrogen on Winter Wheat — Agriculture Today — March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019 17:29 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; topdressing nitrogen on winter wheat this late in the growing season; the latest agricultural news, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:...
Newborn Beef Calves Struggling with Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies — Agriculture Today — March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019 19:40 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: vitamin and mineral deficiency cases in newborn beef calves; the wildfire potential in Kansas as spring comes on; agricultural news, and the latest “Kansas Soybean Update”; planting and managing asparagus in home gardens… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as...
Adverse Weather and the Cow Herd — Agriculture Today — March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019 18:29 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the impact of recent adverse weather on the nutritional condition of the cow herd; an agricultural law update; the day's agricultural news headlines; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:...
Wheat Crop Update — Agriculture Today — March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 18:03 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the current outlook for the Kansas winter wheat crop; new safety rules for commercial fruit and vegetable producers; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; getting purple martins to swipe right on your backyard… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as...
Farmer Cooperatives— Agriculture Today — March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019 18:50 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; a new study illustrates the economic importance of cooperatives to local and regional economies; agriculture news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; 4-H Shooting Sports training begins next month… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas ...
Renewable Fuel Standard — Agriculture Today — March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019 18:52 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; the effect of the renewable fuels policy on agricultural land use decisions in the United States; this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:29 ...
Wet Weather Stress Continues for Cow Herds — Agriculture Today — March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019 18:15 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: as feeding and housing conditions remain cold and wet, cow herd health concerns linger on; the latest Cattle Chat podcast; agricultural news, and the latest “Kansas Soybean Update”; winter damage to home lawns… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily po...
Planting and Managing Alfalfa
March 13, 2019 18:19 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBOn today’s episode: A two-part discussion about planting alfalfa, new variety trials and management of newly seeded alfalfa; a new approach to diagnose pregnancy in beef cows and heifers; and Gus van der Hoeven’s weekly look at rural Kansas living. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas...
2,4-D Resistance Discovered in Palmer Amaranth
March 12, 2019 17:56 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today’s episode: K-State lab confirms 2,4-D resistance in Palmer amaranth and herbicide alternatives; Choosing and managing spring-planted cover crops; ag news; the impact of plague on prairie dogs and the prairie ecosystem Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcas...
Cattle Genetic Selection For Leg and Hoof Structure— Agriculture Today — March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019 18:42 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; cattle genetic selection for leg and hoof structure; the first-ever True Leaders in Equity Institute is coming up at the National 4-H Conference Center… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:30 – Li...
Grain Market Update — Agriculture Today — March 8, 2019
March 08, 2019 18:19 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; a Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker profile; the latest agricultural news headlines, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:29 – Grain...
Weather and Nitrogen — Agriculture Today — March 7, 2019
March 07, 2019 19:27 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the impact of extended cold, wet weather on fall nitrogen applications to crop ground; a Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker profile; agricultural news, and the latest “Kansas Soybean Update”; establishing a rhubarb bed… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as ...
Beef Calving Losses — Agriculture Today — March 6, 2019
March 06, 2019 18:49 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: assessing some of the beef calving losses producers have been struggling with in recent weeks; a Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker profile; an agricultural law update; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a dai...
Cattlemen’s Day Recap — Agriculture Today — March 5, 2019
March 05, 2019 19:35 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: highlights from K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day; a Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers profile; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; the spread of plague in prairie dog populations… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:...
Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers — Agriculture Today — March 4, 2019
March 04, 2019 21:03 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; a Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers profile; the latest agricultural news, and this week’s “Tree Tales”; a preview of the Kansas 4-H SpaceTech Training being held in April… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a...
Persistent Muddy Conditions Stressing Cattle — Agriculture Today — March 1, 2019
March 01, 2019 19:42 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; managing cattle through the negative effects of lingering muddy conditions in feeding areas; the latest agricultural news headlines, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kan...
Updated Dicamba Regulations — Agriculture Today — February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019 20:15 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: updated regulations on dicamba herbicide applications to resistant soybeans; the possibility of trouble with stem rust disease; agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update; testing garden soil ahead of the first planting… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout K...
Why Successful Farms Succeed — Agriculture Today — February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019 19:35 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the most profitable farms in Kansas and the reasons why they excel financially; entering the 2019 Kansas Corn Yield Contest; looking ahead to Friday’s K-State Cattlemen’s Day; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as...
Chloride and Nitrogen Conversations
February 26, 2019 21:26 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today’s episode: Ensuring chloride is an effective addition to crop nutrition; watching oil and corn price trends to forecast nitrogen fertilizer pricing; ag news; the pileated woodpecker and the damage it can do. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01...
Cattle Chat Podcast — Agriculture Today — February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019 18:11 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; the latest podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; the latest agricultural news, and this week’s “Tree Tales”; a look at the Kansas 4-H Foundation… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00:01:2...
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture — Agriculture Today — February 22, 2018
February 22, 2019 18:46 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; a visit with the new Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam; the latest agricultural news headlines, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. ...
Industrial Hemp Webinar — Agriculture Today — February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019 18:45 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: Highlights from yesterday’s webinar on growing industrial hemp for research purposes in Kansas; agricultural news, and the latest “Kansas Soybean Update”; results from K-State’s latest tomato production trials… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily po...
Field Crop Insect Forecast — Agriculture Today — February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019 18:59 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: considering the impact of cold and wet winter conditions on the spring insect population; an agricultural law update; the latest agricultural news headlines; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. ...
Good Landlord–Tenant Relations — Agriculture Today — February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019 18:53 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: maintaining a mutually-beneficial working relationship with landlords; addressing glyphosate-resistant kochia problems; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; pocket gopher damage control in alfalfa stands… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a dai...
Forage Hay and Silage Variety Trials — Agriculture Today — February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019 18:39 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; the just-released Kansas Summer Annual Forage Hay and Silage Variety Trials report from K-State; National FFA Week; this week’s “Tree Tales”; a preview of the Kansas 4-H Equifest… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a dai...
Corn Price Forecasting for 2019; Cash Flow Plans
February 15, 2019 22:04 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: A look ahead at corn prices – and the likelihood that they won’t rise much – in 2019; remaining vigilant about cash flow amid thin profit margins; ag news; Kansas ag weather forecast for the next week. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. ...
Antibiotic Stewardship in Cattle Production — Agriculture Today — February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019 17:56 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: antibiotic stewardship in cattle production; the latest “Cattle Chat” podcast; agricultural news, and the latest “Kansas Soybean Update”; preserving Valentine's Day cut flowers and flowering plants as long as possible… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a ...
Women Managing the Farm Conference — Agriculture Today — February 13, 2019
February 13, 2019 18:19 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode: a preview of this year’s Cattlemen’s Day at K-State; comments from two of the guest speakers at the recent Women Managing the Farm Conference, co-sponsored by K-State; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily...
BONUS – Women Managing the Farm Conference – Keynote Address
February 13, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBThis is the keynote presentation made at the 2019 Women Managing the Farm conference in Manhattan. Dr. Jayson Lusk provided the keynote presentation titled, “The Food Police,” on Thursday, Feb. 7, to open the annual conference, which is co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension. The presentation is based on his book of the same name and argues that the U.S. food system is being redesigned in ways that ignore the realities facing most consumers and farmers. He says the “food elite”...
Economic State of Kansas Agriculture — Agriculture Today — February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019 19:16 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: an in-depth look at the economic state of agriculture in Kansas, and what producers can do to strengthen their individual position; a look the role of the least shrew in the Kansas prairie ecosystem… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. 00...
Diesel Fuel Prices — Agriculture Today — February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019 20:09 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly livestock market update; an outlook on diesel fuel prices heading into another production year; agricultural news, and this week’s “Tree Tales”; the newly-elected officers of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas a...
Robot Pest Control? — Agriculture Today — February 8, 2018
February 08, 2019 18:20 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the weekly grain market update; developing an autonomous robotic system that will identify and treat insect infestations; the latest agricultural news headlines, and this week’s “Kansas Wheat Scoop”; Kansas agricultural weather… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas...
Conservation Tree Planting Program — Agriculture Today — February 7, 2019
February 07, 2019 18:53 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode: the new 2019 Kansas County-Level Cash Rents for Non-Irrigated Cropland report has just been released by K-State; the Kansas Forest Service is accepting orders for the Conservation Tree Planting program; late-winter tree care… Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout K...