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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1518 - WASDE...More Rain on its Way
September 15, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBWASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets Impact of Cattle Grazing Moisture in the Forecast 00:01:05 – WASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with how the grain market has responded to USDA’s recent WASDE report. He says with corn harvest and this report corn’s basis has weakened. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report 00:12:05 – Impact of Cattle Grazing: Dan then continues the show and discussion about the WASDE repo...
1517 - Pricing Trends...Landscape Insect Pests
September 14, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBGrid Pricing Trends Technology in Beef Production Insect Pests in Home Landscape 00:01:05 – Grid Pricing Trends: K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder and his graduate student Katy Doumit start the show discussing their recent research on trends for beef premiums and discounts. Fed Cattle and Beef Premiums and Discounts - Trends and Implications 00:12:05 –Technology in Beef Production: Continuing the show is K-State beef specialist, Sandy Johnson, as she shares abou...
1516 - WOTUS Changes...Picking Pharmaceuticals
September 13, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBChanges to WOTUS and I-9 Forms Reducing Weed Spread Generic Versus Brand-name 00:01:05 – Changes to WOTUS and I-9 Forms: Beginning today’s show is K-State law professor Roger McEowen with recent changes impacting agricultural law. He discusses amendments to the Waters of the United States and revisions to I-9 forms. EPA Finalizes Amendments to WOTUS Rule Revised Form I-9 Blog Washburnlaw.edu/waltr 00:12:05 – Reducing Weed Spread: K-State weed management specialist, ...
1515 - Blister Beetles...Changing Dairy Herd
September 12, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBBlister Beetles Seed to Saw Open House Switching Dairy Cows 00:01:05 – Blister Beetles: Starting the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, with information about blister beetles and the dangers they create for humans and livestock. Blister Beetles in Kansas 00:12:05 – Seed to Saw Open House: Ryan Armbrust and Jason Hartman from the Kansas Forest Service continue the show by previewing Kansas Forest Service’s Seed to Saw Open House and what attendees can par...
1514 - Cash Cattle Market...Aquaponics
September 11, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCattle Market Update Celebrating Agriculture Aquaponics 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with an update on the cattle market. He shares an in-depth look at cash cattle. 00:12:05 – Celebrating Agriculture: Continuing the show is Ernie Minton, director of K-State Research and Extension, and Dan Moser, associate dean in K-State’s College of Agriculture, with a conversation about the u...
1513 - Grain Market Update...Rain in the Forecast
September 08, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBContinued Volatility in the Grain Market K-State Beef Stocker Field Day Drought Degradation 00:01:05 – Continued Volatility in the Grain Market: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, with this week’s grain market update. He says the markets are still experiencing volatility as they prepare for the upcoming USDA reports. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:07 – K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef specialist Dale Blasi keeps the sho...
1512 - Veterinary Program...Overseed Lawns
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBVeterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas VTPRK and Soybean Herbicides Not for Livestock Feed Cool-season Lawns 00:01:05 – Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas: Beginning today’s show is Tera Barnhardt and K-State's Brad White to discuss the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas. They talk about the impact of the program for veterinarians and rural Kansas. Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas Kansas Living Magazine - Fighting the Vet Shortage in Rura...
1511 - FSA in Review...Selling Calves
September 06, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBReviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs Canola Considerations Selling Calves 00:01:05 – Reviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support division chief, Tonya Ackerman, to discuss how FSA programs have done this past year. We are also joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile. Farmers.gov 22007apply.gov Phone number for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program: 1-800-721-0970 00:12:05 – Can...
1510 - Crop Insurance...Growth in Dairy
September 05, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCrop Insurance Feeding and Baiting Growth in the Dairy Industry 00:01:05 – Crop Insurance: Beginning today’s show is K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, with a heads-up on crop insurance related factors. There are many things producers should look into before deciding on a policy. AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Feeding and Baiting: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, continues today’s show by discussing the North American Model for Conservation and sci...
1509 - Grain Market...More Hot Weather
September 01, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBMeasuring the Grain Market Working on Cattle and Swine Vaccines Warming Back Up 00:01:05 – Measuring the Grain Market: Grain economist from K-State, Dan O’Brien starts the show with a grain market update. He mentions work the USDA is doing to measure crops and the impact that it could have on the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Working on Cattle and Swine Vaccines: Continuing the show is K-State’s Waithaka Mwangi and Juergen Richt as they discuss a gran...
1508 - Crop Insects...Fall Lawns
August 31, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBInsects in Kansas Crops Drought and Heat Impacts on Soybeans Fall Lawn Seeding 00:01:05 – Insects in Kansas Crops: Beginning today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with answers to questions he has been receiving about insects in crops in Kansas. He covers headworms, sugarcane aphids, cinch bugs, mites and hessian fly. Kansas Sorghum Management Guide Crop Insects in Kansas 00:12:05 – Drought and Heat Impacts on Soybeans: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farm...
1507 - Farmer Court Case...Preg Checking Cattle
August 30, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarmers go to Court Ariel Seeding Cover Crops When to Preg Check Cattle 00:01:05 – Farmers go to Court: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show with a review of a recent court case between farmers in Kansas. The case involves road right-of-way and trespassing. washburnlaw.edu/waltr 00:12:05 – Ariel Seeding Cover Crops: The show continues with a discussion about ariel seeding with K-State crop production specialist from the Wildcat District James Coover....
1506 - Flinchbaugh Legacy...Kernel Damage
August 29, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBBarry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy Microbial Innovations for Conserving Moisture and FSA Update Checking Kernels for Damage 00:01:05 – Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy: Flinchbaugh agriculture policy chair Jenny Ifft begins today’s show discussing the legacy of Barry Flinchbaugh and how the new center and her position will interact. News Release - K-State announces new Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy A group of undergraduate students in the College of Ag...
1505 - Meat Demand...No Water in Ponds
August 28, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCattle Market and Meat Demand Factors in Wheat Varieties Low or Dry Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with this week’s cattle market update. He discusses the market and changes in meat demand. Glynn Tonsor on AgManager.info AgManager.info Events A group of undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture here at K-State are collecting listener data from Agriculture Today for a class proj...
1504 - Grain Market Changes...Moving Towards Slightly Lower Temperatures
August 25, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBDrought's Impact on the Grain Market Meeting Nutrient Requirements for Sows Break in High Temperatures 00:01:05 – Drought's Impact on the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses how the drought has impacted crops across the country. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Meeting Nutrient Requirements for Sows: Continuing the show is K-State swine Extension specialist, Joel DeRouchey, w...
1503 - Volunteer Wheat...Active Pests in Gardens
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBVolunteer Wheat Concerns How to Handle Dead Livestock Pests in Landscape and Garden 00:01:05 – Volunteer Wheat Concerns: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Kelsey Andersen Onofre, Sarah Lancaster and Romulo Lollato as they discuss concerns with volunteer wheat. Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Early Control of Volunteer is Crucial K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab 00:12:05 – How to Handle Dead Livestock: Kelsey continues the show and conversation about volunteer wheat as...
1502 - Programs and Payments from FSA...Weaning Calves
August 23, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFSA Update The Bee Machine When to Wean Calves 00:01:05 – FSA Update: Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist Todd Barrows begins today’s show with an update on records, programs and payments with FSA. Farmers.gov 22007apply.gov Phone number for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program: 1-800-721-0970 00:12:07 – The Bee Machine: Continuing the show is K-State entomologist Brian Speisman as he discusses the Bee Machine that helps with identifying ...
1501 - The State of the Farm Bill...Dry Matter
August 22, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBD.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 1 D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 2 and Cattle Heat Stress Dry Matter Content 00:01:08 – D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 1: Starting today’s show is the executive editor of Agri-Pulse Philip Brasher. He discusses the Farm Bill and components of it that are critical to agriculture. 00:12:05 – D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 2 and Cattle Heat Stress: Philip Brasher keeps the show going as he continues the conver...
1500 - Definition of a Cow...Twine in Bird Nests
August 21, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBCattle Reports Nutrients for Planting Alfalfa Wildlife Program and Birds Using Twine in Nests 00:01:05 – Cattle Reports: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz a livestock economist from Iowa State University begins today’s show. Lee reviews recent USDA reports and an article he wrote about how cattle are categorized. Cattle on Feed report Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report A cow is a cow is a cow, right? 00:12:05 – Nutrients for Planting Alfalfa: K-State soil ...
1499 - U.S. Grain Balance Sheets...More Hot Weather
August 18, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBChanges in Grain Balance Sheets Machine Investments Another Round of Hot, Dry Weather 00:01:05 – Changes in Grain Balance Sheets: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show with a grain market update. Dan reviews what the recent balance sheets are showing for crops in the United States. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Machine Investments: Continuing the show is Kansas Farm Management Association economists Chelsea Plummer and Bob Kohman with info...
1498 - Heat Impacting Income...Composting Materials
August 17, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBKansas Heat and Farm Income Pre-emergence Herbicides and Bindweed Best Compost Material 00:01:05 – Kansas Heat and Farm Income: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft with K-State’s agricultural economics department as she discusses how agriculture has financially been impacted by the dry weather. Extreme Heat and Kansas Farm Income Jenny on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Herbicides and Bindweed: Sarah Lancaster, weed management specialist at K-State, continues ...
1497 - Fence Law...Ways to Treat Cattle on Pasture
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBKansas Fence Law Tree City USA Program Treating Cattle on Pasture 00:01:05 – Kansas Fence Law: Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, begins the show as he shares a few points about fence law in Kansas. He reviews who is financially responsible for repairing and maintaining shared fence. Kansas Fence Law Link to Roger's Blog Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Tree City USA Program: We continue with Matt Norville from the Kansas Forest Service with a discussion about th...
1496 - Insects in Soybeans...Junior Dairy Show in Kansas
August 15, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBSoybean Insects Western Kansas Research-Extension Field Days Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show 00:01:05 – Soybean Insects: Starting today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with guidance about insects producers could be finding in their fields. He discusses grasshoppers, dectes stem borers and soybean aphids. Crop Insects in Kansas 00:12:05 – Western Kansas Research-Extension Field Days: Information about upcoming KSU western Kansas Research-Extensi...
1495 - Slow Cattle Expansion Expected...Managing Duckweed
August 14, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBExpecting Slow Cattle Herd Expansion Nitrate Toxicity in Cattle Duckweed in Ponds 00:01:05 – Expecting Slow Cattle Herd Expansion: We begin this week with a cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel. He discusses the current state of the market and why producers might be slow to expand their herd. Several Reasons for Slow Herd Expansion Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter 00:12:05 – Nitrate Toxicity in Cattle: K-State beef specialist ...
1494 -Grain Market Outlook ...Drought Reduction in Parts of Kansas
August 11, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBGrain Market Predictions Kansas Ag Growth Summit Return to Average Temperatures 00:01:05 – Grain Market Predictions: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with this week’s grain market update for Kansas. He also explores what is predicted from USDA's upcoming WASDE report. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report 00:12:05 – Kansas Ag Growth Summit: Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam, continues the show as he previews the upcoming Gov...
1493 - Sampling Forages...Dividing and Replanting Iris
August 10, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBForage Sampling Research Fellow Working on Machine Learning Dividing Iris 00:01:05 – Forage Sampling: Cow-calf Extension specialist from K-State, Jason Warner, begins today’s show by sharing why producers may want to test their forages, especially this year. He provides factors for people to consider when sampling. Ksubeef.org Forage Sampling Procedures and Equipment Forage Sampling and Analysis 00:12:05 – Research Fellow Working on Machine Learning: Continuing the sh...
1492 - Upcoming Field Days...How Long of Breeding Season
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFSA Programs Water for Livestock Field Days Length of Breeding Season 00:01:05 – FSA Programs: This Wednesday’s show begins with Chris Thurston and Josh Ridder from the Kansas Farm Service Agency. Chris gives a brief update about ongoing programs and Josh reiterates the youth loan program and direct farm operating loan. 22007apply.gov Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Water for Livestock Field Days: K-State watershed specialists Stacie Minson and Herschel George continue the show...
1491 - CCC Loans...Dairy Industry Trends
August 08, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Bill and Commodity Credit Corporation Sorghum Insects Dairy Industry in 2022 00:01:05 – Farm Bill and Commodity Credit Corporation: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, and K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, begin today’s show by discussing Commodity Credit Corporation Loans and how they relate to the farm bill. 00:12:05 – Sorghum Insects: The show continues with Jeff Whitworth a crop entomologist at K-State as he talks about ragworms and headworms an...
1490 - Cattle Market...Snakes
August 07, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCattle Market Update Corn and Soybean Diseases Snakes in Landscapes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting this Monday's show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She says there have been interesting changes in trimming numbers. www.LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Corn and Soybean Diseases: Continuing the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre and his graduate student, Madison Kes...
1489 - Grain Market Lows...Change in Temperature
August 04, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBMovement in the Grain Market Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat Possibly Cooler Temperatures Ahead 00:01:05 – Movement in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins our Friday show with his grain market update. He shares how the markets have seen a lot of movement recently. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat: The show continues with Raj Khosla, department head of agronomy at K-State, as he discusses a grant that w...
1488 - Relationships for Sorghum...Which Plants to Save
August 03, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCreating Connections for Sorghum July Statewide and Pig Heat Stress Tool Saving Plants in the Landscape 00:01:05 – Creating Connections for Sorghum: Starting today’s show is Sarah Sexton-Bowser with the Center of Sorghum Improvement, and Terry Felderhoff, K-State molecular sorghum breeder, as they talk about an award from USDA that will support building relationships to further sorghum. www.csisorghum.org 00:12:05 – July Statewide and Pig Heat Stress Tool: Continuing the...
1487 - Farm Family Business Cases...Cattle Grazing Management
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBCombination of Family and Business Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day Cattle Grazing Programs 00:01:05 – Combination of Family and Business: Starting this Wednesday’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information on the lesser prairie chicken rule. He also discusses two cases that represent the importance of handling family business with professionalism. Link to Roger's Blog Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Flickner Innovation Farm Field ...
1486 - Nutrition Programs...Corn Silage
August 01, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Bill and Nutrition Programs 2023 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide Pricing Corn Silage 00:01:05 – Farm Bill and Nutrition Programs: Lisa Ross, state coordinator of SNAP-Ed, and Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, start today’s show with how the SNAP-Ed program and farm bill relate. They also discuss how the nutrition program is utilized in Kansas. K-State SNAP-Ed 00:12:05 – 2023 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide: The show keeps going with Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-...
1485 - Cattle Market...Snakes
July 31, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCalm Cattle Market Ukraine Update Seeing More Snakes 00:01:05 – Calm Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses feedlot returns, the upcoming meat demand monitor and events where people can learn more about the cattle market. Glynn Tonsor on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Ukraine Update: Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show with an upd...
1484 - Grain Market Influences...Summer Heat
July 28, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBDynamic Grain Market Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference Hot, Hot Temperatures 00:01:05 – Dynamic Grain Market: Starting this Friday’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with this week’s grain market outlook. The market is currently in dynamic times and continues to be influenced by movements around the world. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference: Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistan...
1483 - Emerald Ash Borer...Native Plants
July 27, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBEmerald Ash Borer Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants 00:01:05 – Emerald Ash Borer: Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator at Kansas Forest Service, begins the show with information for people about Emerald Ash Borer and how it is important to be proactive and watchful for this beetle. Emerald Ash Borer 00:12:05 – Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials: The new Center on Vaccine...
1482 - FSA Grain Storage Loan...Different Calving Seasons
July 26, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Storage Facility Loan Upcoming Canola Meetings Picking a Calving Season 00:01:05 – Farm Storage Facility Loan: Kim Cerny, Kansas FSA regional farm loan specialist, starts the show with information about the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan. She also mentions the discrimination financial assistance program. Farmers.gov 22007apply.gov 1-800-721-0970 00:12:05 – Upcoming Canola Meetings: Continuing today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm a...
1481 - Conservation Programs...Raising Milk Production
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Bill Conservation Programs Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control Increasing Milk Production 00:01:05 – Farm Bill Conservation Programs: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, and Gaye Benfer, assistant state conservationist for programs with NRCS, as they review how the farm bill and conservation programs are connected. nrcs.usda.gov 00:12:05 – Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control: Cassandra Olds, K-State vete...
1480 - Cattle Reports...Managing Voles
July 24, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCattle Market and Report Space Impacting Agriculture Vole Control 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Report: Lee Schulz, Iowa State livestock economist starts today's show with a cattle market update. He discusses how pre-report expectations compare to the released cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports. Cattle on Feed Cattle Inventory 00:12:05 – Space Impacting Agriculture: Continuing the show is Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural economist, and Kathy Draeger...
1479 - Impacting the Grain Market...Summer Weather
July 21, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBGrain Market Impacts Rural Road Safety Summer Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Impacts: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. Dan reviews the futures and cash for Kansas crops as well as the likelihood of different outcomes. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Rural Road Safety: Ed Brokesh, assistant professor in K-State’s department of agricultural and biological engineering, continues the show with information ab...
1478 - Harvesting Wheat...Active Insects for Producers and Homeowners
July 20, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBKansas Wheat Harvest Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff Active Insects in Kansas 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with information about the variability of wheat harvest in Kansas. 00:12:05 – Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State Extension entomology associate in Garden City, Anthony Zukoff, discussing fall armyworms. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and United Sor...
1477 - Emoji Signs Contract...Picking a Bull
July 19, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBEmoji Makes Contract Enforceable K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems 00:01:05 – Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable: Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information about a recent case involving a Canadian farmer agreeing to a contract with a thumbs-up emoji. 00:12:05 – K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team: Helwig Farms quarter-scale tractor team advisors, Ed Brokesh and Ryan Zecha, and team m...
1476 - '90s Agriculture Policy...Variations in Homogenized Milk Prices
July 18, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders Homogenized Milk Prices 00:01:06 – Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about the farm bill and agriculture policy in the 1990s. Decoupled payments is one thing that took place during this time and Jenny describes what they are and their impact. 00:12:05 – Household Pests, Ja...
1475 - Cattle Market Update...Low Water in Ponds
July 17, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBCattle Market, Imports and Exports New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture Low Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Imports and Exports: Beginning today's show is an Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He also discusses the market as it relates to imports and exports. Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter 00:12:05 – New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture: Continuing the show is Jane Schuh,...
1474 - WASDE Report...Precipitation in Kansas
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBInternational and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1 International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2 Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas 00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and senior economist with the International Grains Program Guy Allen as they discuss domestic and international grain markets with the recent release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA. 00:12:05 ...
1473 - Nutrient Deficiency...Failing Tomatoes
July 13, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBNutrient Deficiency in Crops Palmer Amaranth and Kochia Growing Tomatoes 00:01:07 – Nutrient Deficiency in Crops: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State nutrient management specialist, begins today’s show discussing how to identify nutrient deficiency in soybeans. There are multiple reasons that producers could be seeing this in their fields. Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn 00:12:05 – Palmer Amaranth and Kochia...
1472 - General CRP...Castrating Calves
July 12, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBGeneral CRP and Rural Energy Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences When to Castrate Calves 00:01:05 – General CRP and Rural Energy: We begin today’s show with Nicole Welborn, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, to discuss general CRP. Also joining is USDA’s Rod Bain, Deborah Yocum, Tom Vilsack and Kamala Neal with information about a program to improve rural energy. Farmers.gov rd.usda.gov 00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: Ashlee...
1471 - 2000s Farm Bill...Mesonet Tools for Producers
July 11, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBFarm Policy in the 2000s New Mesonet Tools for Producers Milk in School and Ice Cream 00:01:05 – Farm Policy in the 2000s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about agriculture policy and the food and farm bill in the 2000s. 00:12:05 – New Mesonet Tools for Producers: Continuing the show is Kansas State University’s Chip Redmond, A.J. Tarpoff and Jonathan Aguilar as they talk about the evapotranspiration and animal comfo...
1470 - Cattle Market...Urban Foxes and Coyotes
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBMovement in the Cattle Market Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes 00:01:05 – Movement in the Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She also discusses an acreage report on corn and cow slaughter numbers. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report: The show continues with Karen Blakeslee, K-State Extension asso...
1469 - Grain Market...Harvesting with Wheat Diseases
July 07, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBGrain Market Update Wheat Disease at Harvest Recent Rain in Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with an outlook on the grain market. He discusses how the weather in the eastern corn belt has impacted the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Wheat Disease at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, with disease considerations during wheat harvest. Sh...