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Agriculture Today

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Agriculture 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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1418 - Timing Herbicides for Wheat...Relationship Between Dairy Classification Scores and Herd Productivity

April 25, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Applying Herbicides Based on Wheat Growing Stages KSU's Involvement in FARMS Workshops Milk Lines   00:01:08 – Applying Herbicides Based on Wheat Growing Stages: This Tuesday’s show begins with advice from K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, on spring herbicide applications for wheat. Today Sarah emphasizes the importance of wheat growing stages when it comes to the timing of application for these products. Link to Agronomy eUpdate Link to 2023 Chemical Weed Contro...

1417 - Slow Down in the Cattle Markets...Forest Rehabilitation

April 24, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Cattle Market Update for This Week Planting Considerations for Corn in 2023 Potential for Rain on the Radar   00:01:10 – Cattle Market Update for This Week: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update. This week we are joined by Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz. He shares that the markets took somewhat of a breathing period after several weeks of strong movement. He also highlights two recently released USDA reports - April's Cattle on Feed and...

1416 - Corn and Soybean Planting Influencing Grain Markets...Cautious Optimism for Widespread Precipitation Next Week

April 21, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

Grain Market Influences to Shift Considerations for 2023 Soybean Planting Potential for Rain on the Radar   00:01:10 – Grain Market Influences to Shift: We begin this Friday’s show with our grain market update for the week from K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien. Today Dan shares that local planting will most likely begin to take precedent in influencing our U.S. markets as producers in our area begin to plant both corn and soybeans. The latest from Dan O'Brien on AgManager   ...

1415 - What Causes Yellow Wheat?...Warm-Season Vegetable Planting

April 20, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat Part Two and Kansas Profile Warm-Season Vegetable Planting   00:01:05 – Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat: We begin today’s show with information on the causes of yellow wheat. While drought conditions are leading to an unusually dry crop, K-State nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz provides us with information on soil fertility concerns. In addition to soil conditions, K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey And...

1414 - Kansas Drought Triggers Programs with the FSA...FARMS Workshops

April 19, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Drought Relief Programs with the Kansas FSA Program Aims to Solve Producer Problems with Material Science Modified Lives Versus Killed Vaccines with BCI's Ask the Experts   00:01:05 – Drought Relief Programs with the Kansas FSA: Kansas Farm Service Agency state director, Dennis McKinney, begins today's show with a FSA update where he shares information on Grassland CRP, the triggering of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for areas of the state, and a deadline extension for...

1413 - U.S. Concerns Over Foreign Land Ownership...Current Cattle Lameness Causes

April 18, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Foreign Land Ownership Spring Cattle Reminders Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Calves   00:01:05 – Foreign Land Ownership: Today’s show begins with insight on foreign ownership of U.S. land with K-State Agricultural Economics department head, Allen Featherstone. Allen breaks down some of the concerns when it comes to foreign ownership of agricultural land, how this information is tracked, and some surprising data for Kansas. More information from Allen on AgManager   00:12:...

1412 - Cattle Market Highs...Managing Invasive Fish

April 17, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers Hearing Safety on the Farm Invasive Fish Species in Kansas   00:01:14 – High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, begins today’s show by providing this week’s cattle market update. Katelyn discusses record high prices since 2015 and LMIC’s recently calculated return estimates for the next several years. LMIC website   00:12:15 – Hearing Safety on ...

1411 - Uncertainty for Midwest Wheat...Potential for Precipitation

April 14, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Differing Corn and Soybean Estimates from USDA WASDE and Argentina Midway District Wheat Update and Rainbow Meadows Abnormally High Temperatures and a Chance for Precipitation in Kansas   00:01:06 – Differing Corn and Soybean Estimates from USDA WASDE and Argentina: Dan O'Brien begins today's show with a grain market update where he covers the uncertainty of the current wheat market, and the discrepancy between the latest USDA WASDE Report estimates and Argentinian estimates for cor...

1410 - Kansas Forest Service's Callery Pear Buy-Back Program...A Wheat Update for North-Central and Western Kansas

April 13, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Callery Pear Buy-Back Program Wheat Update for the Post-Rock District and Greeley County Anticipating Insect Pest Activity this Spring   00:01:10 – Callery Pear Buy-Back Program: We begin today’s show with information on the Callery Pear Buy-Back Program being held by the Kansas Forest Service and Deep Roots KC. Kansas Forest Service’s forest health coordinator, Ryan Rastok, and district community forester for Northeast Kansas, Kim Bomberger, share information on the negative impact...

1409 - Messy Common Law Marriage Court Cases Over Ag Land...Diversifying the Farm with USDA's Value-Added Producer Grants

April 12, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Common Law Marriages in Kansas USDA Value-Added Producer Grants Hiring Farm Managers Internally or Extenerally   00:01:10 – Common Law Marriages in Kansas: We begin today’s show with insight on common law marriages in Kansas from K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. Roger highlights several cases of common law marriages resulting in messy court situations with agricultural land, and the three things necessary to validate a common law marriage in Ka...

1408 - Alfalfa Weevil Management in Kansas...Kansas 4-H Discovery Days Celebrate 100 Years

April 11, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Alfalfa Weevil Update and Potential for Pea Aphids 100 Years of Kansas 4-H Discovery Days Kansas Dairy U.S. Rankings   00:01:14 – Alfalfa Weevil Update and Potential for Pea Aphids: We begin today’s show with an update on alfalfa weevils in Kansas from K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth. Jeff shares that alfalfa weevils are officially hatching after the back and forth of warm and cool weather the last several weeks in Kansas. He provides advice on sampling fields, treatm...

1407 - March Meat Demand Monitor...Rewilding Wildlife in Kansas

April 10, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Post-Holiday Cattle Markets and Gen Z More Likely to Consume Ground Pork Managing Bottle Calves Wildlife Rewilding Perspectives and Policy   00:01:09 – Post-Holiday Cattle Markets and Gen Z More Likely to Consume Ground Pork: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts this week's programming with our cattle market update. Today he provides information on the futures reacting to the grain market and the latest from the March Meat Demand Monitor.  More information from the Me...

1406 - Unique Market Dynamics Between Corn, Soybeans, and Sorghum...Rapidly Rising Soil Temperatures for Kansas

April 07, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Current Grain Markets Might Effect Planting Planning for Cow-Calf Mineral Supplementation Kansas Agricultural Weather Report   00:01:09 – Current Grain Markets Might Effect Planting: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, joins us today to provide commentary for this week’s grain market update. Dan gives an overview on some of the latest data we have received from the USDA and the interesting dynamics currently playing out for corn, soybeans, and sorghum locally. The latest from Da...

1405 - Current Kansas Land Values and Ownership...Recent Accreditation of the K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

April 06, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Current Kansas Land Values and Ownership K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Accreditation Designing a Diagram for the Garden   00:01:15 – Current Kansas Land Values and Ownership: We start today’s show with a segment on Kansas land values and ownership with K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid. Robin shares an overview of current land values and compares the current highs to those we have seen in the past. She also shares insight on which of our neighboring states have resident...

1404 - The FSA's Direct Farm Ownership Program...KSRE's Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools

April 05, 2023 15:49 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Direct Farm Ownership with the Kansas FSA Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools Separating First Calf Heifers from Cows   00:01:08 – Direct Farm Ownership with the Kansas FSA: Today’s show begins with a Kansas Farm Service Agency update focusing on the FSA’s direct farm ownership program. Farm loan chief with the Kansas FSA, Josh Ridders, shares information on how the program works, eligibility considerations, and the ability to work with both the FSA and a commercial lender for financing....

1403 - Where Will the Carbon Markets Go From Here?...Regulation Changes for Antimicrobials

April 04, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

The Future of Carbon Markets Fast Approaching Antimicrobial Use Changes Hello Spring and Hello Flies   00:01:18 – The Future of Carbon Markets:We begin today’s show by continuing our conversation from last week on carbon credits with K-State post-doctoral fellow, Micah Cameron Harp, and K-State professor of Agricultural Economics, Nathan Hendricks. This week they discuss the policy surrounding carbon markets and where they see markets like this going in the future. More informatio...

1402 - The Cattle Market Takes a Turn...An Internship Program Focusing on STEM and Service

April 03, 2023 14:56 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Price Increases in the Cattle Markets One of a Kind Internship Opportunity with BioKansas and NBAF Frogs in Kansas   00:01:04 – Price Increases in the Cattle Markets: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, begins today’s show with the latest information for this week’s cattle market update. He shares insight on the price increases seen in the market during the later half of last week and provides information on the USDA’s new Cattle Contracts Library resource. More...

1401 - Concern for Kansas Wheat...Fire Weather Risk Continues Next Week

March 31, 2023 14:27 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Slight Grain Market Increases After Several Weeks of Lows 2023 Animal Science Leadership Academy and Wheat Producers Worried Fire Weather Risk Continues   00:01:11 – Slight Grain Market Increases After Several Weeks of Lows: Today’s show begins with a grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien. Dan kicks off the show with a preview of what the rest of the show will feature – worry over the incoming Kansas wheat crop. He also discuss the slight increases in prices a...

1400 - 93 Years of K-State's Little American Royal...Tips to Have a Successful Breeding Season Using AI

March 30, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

K-State's Little American Royal Preparing for Artificial Insemination this Season Effectively Using Crabgrass Preventers   00:01:14 – K-State's Little American Royal: April 1st will be a busy day on our Manhattan campus! In addition to K-State’s Open House taking place, the university will also be hosting the 93rd Little American Royal. K-State undergraduate students Sarah Jordan and Sydney Napolillo share their experiences in helping make this year’s showmanship competition possibl...

1399 - Interpreting 100-Year-Old Fractional Royalty Interests...Fire Weather Conditions This Week

March 29, 2023 15:43 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MB

Railway Abandonment and Interpreting 100-Year-Old Fractional Royalty Interests Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions This Week and Safety Reminders Utilizing Estrous Synchronization Unconventially 00:01:00 – Railway Abandonment and Interpreting 100-Year-Old Fractional Royalty Interests: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, starts today’s show with an agricultural law update. Today he discusses examples of cases dealing with railway abandonment and a case...

1398 - What Producers Should Know About Carbon Credits...Preparing for Dairy Month In June

March 28, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

        Understanding Carbon Credits         Preparing Now to Celebrate Dairy Month 00:01:05 – Understanding Carbon Credits, Part One: We start today’s show with a two-part conversation on carbon credits with post-doctoral fellow in the Agricultural Economics Department here at K-State, Micah Cameron Harp. Our first segment begins with the basics of what a carbon credit is, how they are utilized, and what it looks like to take advantage of the carbon market as an agricultural producer. ...

1397 – Cattle Market Report: Interest rates and Cold Storage … College of Agriculture and K-State’s Open House

March 27, 2023 15:14 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Cattle Market Report: Interest Rates and Cold Storage         College of Agriculture and K-State’s Open House         What You Need to Know About Mountain Lions in Kansas 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Interest Rates and Cold Storage: Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel shares insight on the steady markets in the last week, the potential impacts of further rising interest rates, and the latest Cold Storage Report.  00:12:00 – College of Agricultur...

1396 – Grain Market Update: Low Prices and a lack of Volatility … The Human-Animal Bond Leads to Greater Health Outcomes

March 24, 2023 15:03 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Grain Market Update: Low Prices and a Lack of Volatility         The Human-Animal Bond Leads to Greater Health Outcomes         La Niña Finally Ends 00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: Low Prices and a lack of Volatility: Today's show begins with a grain market update where low prices and a lack of volatility plague the majority of the markets. K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, also shares information on increasing interest rates' potential to impact agriculture and current wo...

1395 - A Summary of Winter Weather Across the State of Kansas...Cattle That "Ain't Lookin' Right"

March 23, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

        A Winter Weather Summary         Hardware Disease with BCI and Hydroponics in Northeast Kansas with Kansas Profile         Cool-Season Lawn Care   00:01:03 – A Winter Weather Summary: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, kicks off today’s show with a winter weather summary. He shares insight on the diverse conditions across Kansas this winter and what we can potentially expect to see this spring and summer. More information on the Kansas CoCoRaHS program  ...

1394 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Programs … KCARE Adds a Northeast Watershed Specialist

March 22, 2023 14:49 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MB

        FSA Conservation Reserve Programs         KCARE Adds A Northeast Watershed Specialist         Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: A Heifer-Calf Issue   00:01:00 – FSA Conservation Reserve Programs: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural programs specialist, Nicole Welborn. provides detailed information regarding the various Conservation Reserve Programs.  FSA website    00:12:00 – KCARE Adds a Northeast Watershed Specialist: The newest watershed specialist t...

1393 - Mitigating Breeding Risks with Breeding Soundness Exams...Early Fungicide Application Decisions for Wheat

March 21, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

       Breeding Soundness Exams        Wheat Fungicides and Early Application Decisions        Combating Spring Respiratory Issues in Calves   00:01:08 – Breeding Soundness Exams: Today’s show begins with a conversation on breeding soundness exams (BSEs) with K-State beef reproductive specialist, Sandy Johnson. Sandy provides great insight on why these underutilized tests can help producers mitigate some of the risks involved with breeding season. More resources available through ...

1392 - North American Cattle Growth Limited...Estimating Wheat First Hollow Stem

March 20, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

       Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets        Estimating First Hollow Stem to Reduce Yield Loss Potential        Algae Management Strategies in Ponds   00:01:09 – Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets: We start off today’s program with an update on the activity taking place in cattle market last week. In addition to the cattle market report, Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, discusses some unusual activity in the h...

1391 – Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar … Drought and Fire Risk Continue Across Kansas

March 17, 2023 12:45 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

       Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (1)         Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (2)         Kansas Agricultural Weather: The Drought Continues   00:01:00 – Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (1): From this week’s Winning the Game Grain Marketing webinar, K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and Mark Nelson, Director of Commodities for Kansas Farm Bureau examine key factors impacting grain markets and marketing decisions and how a pre-harvest strategy c...

1390 – Ability of Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds … Upcoming OSHA General Industry Course

March 16, 2023 15:11 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Ability of Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds         Upcoming OSHA General Industry Course         Alternative Insect Pest Control Methods   00:01:00 – Ability of Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds: K-State graduate student, Lily Woitaszewski, discusses her research evaluating the ability of cover crops to suppress weeds. She emphasizes that while cover crops can serve as a tool, utilizing other weed suppression protocols in conjunction with cover crops will lead to better outco...

1389 - Cases of Failure to Pay Taxes Leading to Total Equity Loss...Ethanol Outlooks for 2023

March 15, 2023 14:11 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

     Losing Farm Equity for Failure to Pay Taxes      Ethanol Outlooks for 2023      Locking In Calf Prices Now   00:01:15 – Losing Farm Equity for Failue to Pay Taxes: Roger McEowen joins us to start today’s show with an agricultural law update. He shares insight on cases where failure to pay taxes on property (homes, ranches, farms, etc.) end with the government selling and keeping the profits of the entire equity of their land. He lists the states with the greatest risk of these ...

1388 - The One Year Impacts of War on Ukrainian Agriculture...Ensuring the Efficiency of Feeding TMRs

March 14, 2023 14:25 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

     Reflecting on One Year of War in Ukraine      Evaluating Total Mixed Rations   00:01:15 – Reflecting on One Year of War in Ukraine, Part One: We spend the majority of today's show learning from K-State expert and Ukraine native, Antonina Broyaka. During our first segment of this Tuesday's programming, she reflects on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, her journey with her children to K-State, and impacts of the war so far.  00:12:11 – Reflecting on One Ye...

1387 - The Latest Beef Export Data...Habituation in Urban Coyotes Leads to Aggression

March 13, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

     Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up      Soybean Research in Nebraska      Coyotes in Urban Areas   00:01:00 – Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update. This week we are joined by director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock. She shares insight on the last week’s market changes and talks through recently released export data for January. 00:12:00 – Soybean Research in Nebrask...

1386 – Grain Market Report: The Effect of Weather Patterns … Community Supported Agriculture Programs

March 10, 2023 16:05 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Grain Market Report: The Effect of Weather Patterns         Community Supported Agriculture Programs         Kansas Agricultural Weather: Spring Isn’t Here Yet   00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: The Effect of Weather Patterns: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien,   discusses the difference between La Niña and El Niño weather patterns and their expected impacts on global production. He also covers the unique future market conditions that we are currently experiencing.  ...

1385 - Advice for Preventing Woody Encroachment...Key Decisions in Heifer Selection

March 09, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

       Managing Kansas Grasslands to Prevent Woody Encroachment        Making the Most of Heifer Selection        Watering Houseplants   00:01:05 – Managing Kansas Grasslands to Prevent Woody Encroachment: We begin this Thursday’s programming with rangeland specialist, Carol Baldwin, to discuss her research on woody encroachment in Kansas. She shares that being proactive about managing healthy grasslands and working outwards is the best approach when trying to tackle what can be a ...

1384 – Farm Service Agency Reminders and Updates … Early Season Field Crop Pests

March 08, 2023 16:10 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Farm Service Agency Reminders and Updates         Early Season Field Crop Pest         Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Preparing for Bull Season   00:01:00 – Farm Service Agency Reminders and Updates: Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, Dennis McKinney, shares friendly reminders on the fast approaching March 15th deadline for ARC/PLC signups, as well as insight on soon-to-be-announced programming for distressed producers during a time when ca...

1383 - Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Kansas...Kansas Dairy Producers Taking Action Against Methane

March 07, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

       Preparing for Severe Weather        Kansas Farm Data from the USDA        Kansas Dairy Industry Making Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions   00:01:05 – Preparing for Severe Weather: The National Weather Service in Topeka has designated this week as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Kansas. K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, joins us to discuss severe weather safety and the importance of having a plan for what to do in the event of severe weather to protect yourself...

1382 - Are Feedlots Feeling the Market Pressure?...Knowing Your Online Audience

March 06, 2023 15:12 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

       Latest Feedlot Marketing Data        Advice for Knowing Your Online Audience        Walk-In Fishing Access in Kansas   00:01:05 – Latest Feedlot Marketing Data: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update from Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz. Lee shares insight on the sideways trade that we have seen lately, and breaks down the feedlot marketing data from the lastest Cattle on Feed Report from the USDA.   00:12:07 – Advice for Kn...

1381 – Grain Market Report: Annual Outlook Forum … A Demand for Higher Quality Proteins in Wheat

March 03, 2023 15:44 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

          Grain Market Report: Annual Outlook Forum         A Demand for Higher Quality Proteins in Wheat         Kansas Agricultural Weather: Cooler Temperatures Expected   00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Annual Outlook Forum: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien says most markets took a hit this past week and recaps what he took away from the USDA’s 99th Annual Outlook Forum.   00:12:00 – A Demand for Higher Quality Proteins in Wheat: As demand in the wheat industry c...

1380 - How Different Will this Year's Prescribed Burn Season Be in Kansas?... The Importance of Soil Temperatures for Early-Season Crops

March 02, 2023 15:01 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Prescribed Burn Advice for 2023 The Importance of Soil Temperatures   00:01:10  — Prescribed Burn Advice for 2023 Part One: We are joined today by fuels specialist with the Kansas Forest Service, Luke Berning, for a two-part conversation on prescribed burns this year. In this first segment Luke discusses the history of prescribed burns in Kansas, their benefits, and the importance of understanding the types of plants in your area before burning.    00:12:08  — Prescribed Burn Advi...

1379 - Deductions for Residual Soil Fertility... Urban Water Use and Rural Water Use - It Is All Connected!

March 01, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 15.9 MB

Are Residual Soil Fertility Deductions Worth The Headache? Learning to Adapt - Urban Water Use in Hays, KS Best Cattle Resources   00:01:10  — Are Residual Soil Fertility Deductions Worth The Headache?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, joins us for a conversation on deductions for residual soil fertility. Roger shares that the deductions are most useful for cropland, but is not quite worth the time and effort for pasture and rangeland. Link t...

1378 - Intervening Early with Kochia Control...Are Flighty Cattle Less Likely to Get Pregnant?

February 28, 2023 17:44 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

          Kochia Control Methods         The Connection Between Temperament and Reproduction in Cattle         Making the Most of 2023 Milk Prices 00:01:08 – Kochia Control Methods: Sarah Lancaster, our K-State weed science specialist, joins us to provide information on kochia control methods in Kansas. She emphasizes that the earlier you intervene, the better with this resilient weed and highlights both pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides. Agronomy eUpdate article on late w...

1377 – Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report… Social Media to Agvocate and Entertain

February 27, 2023 16:28 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

        Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report         Social Media Use in Agriculture         Reducing Bird Strikes on Windows 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report: Oklahoma State livestock economist, Derrell Peel, shares information on the markets from the last week and provides insight on the latest Cattle of Feed report from the USDA.  Derrell's Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report   00:12:00 – Social Media Use in Agricultu...

1376 - USDA Ag Outlook Forum Insight...Have a Severe Weather Plan in Place for the Week Ahead

February 24, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

The USDA Says to Expect Grain Price Decreases United States' Precision Agriculture Adoption Storms Are Brewing for Kansas   00:01:10  — The USDA Says to Expect Grain Price Decreases : This Friday’s show begins with our grain market update for the week from K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, and senior economist with the International Grains Program, Guy Allen. Dan and Guy share insight on acres and pricing anticipated for the year ahead from information they have gleaned from USD...

1375 - Cattle Markets Moving Sideways...K-State's Mission is to Serve You

February 23, 2023 15:06 - 29 minutes - 15.2 MB

A Better Late Than Never Cattle Market Update A Vision for K-State with Marshall Stewart Spring Garden and Landscape Pests   00:01:06  — A Better Late Than Never Cattle Market Update: This Thursday's show begins with our cattle market update for the week from K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor. Glynn explains a rather sideways market, where feedyard net returns may fall in the coming year, and some updated tools that are readily available on AgManager. Projected Kansas Feed...

1374 – Farm Service Agency Program Updates … Benefits of Participating in Voluntary Water Programs

February 22, 2023 16:10 - 27 minutes - 14.4 MB

  Farm Service Agency Program Updates and Kansas Profile Benefits of Participating in Voluntary Water Programs BCI's Ask the Experts: Managing Confined Cattle in Muddy Areas   00:01:06  — Farm Service Agency Program Updates and Kansas Profile: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Emily Evans, has information on ERP Phase 2, PARP, ARC/PLC, and NAP programming through the FSA. We also tune into Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute ...

1373 - Getting USDA Funds to Rural Communities...The Legacy of K-State's Legacy Sale

February 21, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

USDA Rural Development Programs and Challenges The Legacy of the K-State Legacy Sale Preparing Ahead of Fly Season   00:01:05  — USDA Rural Development Programs and Challenges: We begin with USDA Kansas state director for rural development, Christy Davis, for a conversation on programs available for rural communities through the USDA. Christy also shares insight on some of the ways to overcome challenges that many associate with taking advantage of those USDA programs.   More in...

1372 - Workshops Dedicated to Whole Farm Health - Including Producer Health...Using Social Media in Agriculture

February 20, 2023 17:01 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Whole Farm Health Workshops Utilizing Social Media in Agriculture Understanding Watersheds   00:01:07  — Whole Farm Health Workshops: KSRE agriculture agent for Douglas County, Margit Kaltenekker, and Upper Wakarusa WRAPS coordinator with the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams, Andrew Rutter, join us to share information on the upcoming Whole Farm Health Workshops that they have helped put together. These workshops will be taking place on February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 9t...

1371 - Considerations for Bull Selection...Is Spring Just Around the Corner?

February 17, 2023 14:28 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Cost-Return Budgets for South-Central Kansas Bull Selection and Management Spring Is That You?   00:01:07  — Cost-Return Budgets for South-Central Kansas: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, kicks off this Friday's programming with our weekly grain market update. This week Dan shares insight on futures and cash markets as well as cost-return budgets for the those in south-central Kansas.   00:12:14  — Bull Selection and Management: With cattle numbers shrinking across the coun...

1370 – A Messy Case on a Defaulted Loan … Diverse Perceptions on the Ogallala Aquifer

February 16, 2023 15:46 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

  A Messy Case on a Defaulted Loan Diverse Perceptions on the Ogallala Aquifer Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees   00:01:14  — A Messy Case on a Defaulted Loan: We begin with this week’s agricultural law update from K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. Roger discusses a messy situation that started with a producer defaulting on his loan and lead to competition for that producers profits between the original lending company and a rural bank. Roger explain...

1369 - 2022 Row Crop Performance Test Results...Managing Hypothermic Calves

February 15, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MB

Challenges Faced During the 2022 Crop Performance Tests and Corn Data Soybean, Sorghum, and Sunflower Data from the 2022 Crop Performance Tests How to Manage Hypothermic Calves During Extreme Cold   00:01:22  — Challenges Faced During the 2022 Crop Performance Tests and Corn Data: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, and agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, join us for a two-part conversation. In part one Robin focuses on highlight ARC-PLC programing and all that the t...

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