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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. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program desi...

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Jul 10, 2026

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2221 - Movement in the Grain Market...Learning for Crop and Cattle Producers 10.07.2026

Grain Production and Yield Estimates Crops and Cattle Conference Look Ahead for Kansas Weather   00:01:05 –   Grain Production and Yield Estimates : K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook where he discusses futures movement and pre-report production and yield expectations. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Crops and Cattle Conference : Jason Warn...

2220 - What Kansas Wheat Growers Thought of Their Crop...Feedlots and Weaning Prep 09.07.2026

Kansas Wheat Growers Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning Grub Damage in Lawns   00:01:05 –   Kansas Wheat Growers : Kansas wheat growers Derek Sawyer and Jay Armstrong begin today's show as they discuss how their wheat crop faired this past year and what they learned for next season. agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates kswheat.com   00:12:05 – Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning : Justin...

2219 - Livestock Forage Program Triggered in Kansas...Crop Herbicide Reminders 08.07.2026

Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred   00:01:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline: Today's show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights a few current farm programs including, acreage reporting, Livestock For...

2218 - Using Data for Fields and Spraying...Heat Impacting Livestock and Humans 07.07.2026

Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot Tracking Dairy Heat Stress   00:01:05 –   Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying: Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, starts today's show discussing how producers can use mapping from harvest to learn more about their field and how drones can be used for spraying.  Beyond Yield...

2217 - Cattle and Cutout Prices...Pokeweed in Fields 06.07.2026

Cattle and Packer Market Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff Pond Turnover   00:01:05 –   Cattle and Packer Market: Getting the show started is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about feeder cattle, packer economics and what else is impacting cattle prices.   00:12:05 – Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff : Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, ke...

2216 - Grain Market Response to Reports...Can Humans get New World Screwworm? 02.07.2026

Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports Human Aspect of New World Screwworm Fertilizing Tomato Plants   00:01:05 –   Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with a grain market update as he reviews the recent USDA acreage and grain stocks reports. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Human Aspect of New World Screwworm : Continuing the show is pa...

2215 - U.S. Landmark Legal Decisions...Soil, Water and Crop Quality 01.07.2026

Court Rulings Impact Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1 Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2   00:01:05 –   Court Rulings Impact: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins the show as he reviews new Supreme Court rulings and what they mean for people and agricultural producers. The Supreme Court's New Rulings Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Effects of Exces...

2214 - Understanding More About Hantavirus...Goat and Sheep Breeding 30.06.2026

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm   00:01:05 –   Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus:   Starting the show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss hantavirus and how it is transmitted. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05...

2213 - Calm Cattle Market...Starting to See Brown Recluse Spiders 29.06.2026

Cattle Prices and Meat Demand Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference   00:01:05 –   Cattle Prices and Meat Demand : Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show as he talks about the mostly calm cattle market and how people's finances impact their meat protein purchases. Glynn on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Brown Recluse Spiders are C...

2212 - Waiting on USDA Reports for the Grain Market...Corn Disease Concerns 26.06.2026

How the Grain Market is Looking Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid   00:01:05 –   How the Grain Market is Looking : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he talks about downward trends for corn, soybeans and wheat in the futures. He also disucsses upcoming report expectations. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases :...

2211 - What is Popular in Dairy Products...How the Perception of Dairy has Shifted 25.06.2026

Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1 Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2 Destructive Pests and Bacteria   00:01:05 –   Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1 : K-State's Mike Brouk and Midwest Dairy's Maureen Windisch start today's show as they take a look into the dairy industry and what dairy products are preferred by consumers. They also discuss how the perception of dairy has changed and if it...

2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth 24.06.2026

Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas 4-H Summer Enrichment Program Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?   00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas : Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he recaps the recent visit from the undersecretary of farm production and conservation. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – 4-H Summer Enrichment Program :...

2209 - What is Being Expected for Farm Income...Cattle in the Feedlot 23.06.2026

Farm Income Projections for Kansas Focusing on Feedlot Data Dairy Commodity Price Comparison   00:01:05 –   Farm Income Projections for Kansas : Joe Parcell, director of K-State's Risk Management Center, begins today's show discussing what he is seeing for Kansas farm income projections and what could have the biggest influence. AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Focusing on Feedlot Data : K-State Extens...

2208 - Cattle Report and Factors for the Market...June Cattle Management Needs 22.06.2026

Cattle on Feed Report June Cattle Management Keeping Wildlife Wild   00:01:05 –   Cattle on Feed Report : The show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he reviews the Cattle on Feed report and the impact of New World screwworm and drought. LMIC.info   00:12:05 –  June Cattle Management : K-State Extension cow-calf special...

2207 - Grain Market Price Trends...Getting a Handle on Mosquitoes 19.06.2026

Down and Flat Grain Market Trying to Manage Mosquitoes Extended Weather Forecast   00:01:05 –   Down and Flat Grain Market : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains how the market has trended down and then flat. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 –  Trying to Manage Mosquitoes : Continuing the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff...

2206 - Making Sure Cattle Have Enough Water...Feeding Pigs for Market 18.06.2026

Water Needs for Cattle Swine Market and Summer Differences Assessing Landscape Damage   00:01:05 –   Water Needs for Cattle : Starting the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he discusses factors that influence water needs of cattle and how to make sure they are getting enough. KSUBeef.org Estimating Water Requirements   00:12:05 –  Swine Market and Summer Differenc...

2205 - OBBBA Creates Financial Change for Agriculture...A Look from Above for Wheat 17.06.2026

Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle   00:01:05 –   Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA : Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he talks about payment limit and eligibility changes, and the impacts for producers. USDA Final Rule Implements Significant Payment Limit and Eligibility...

2204 - Extension Involvement for Wildlife Specialists...Weather Damaging Kansas Crops 16.06.2026

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension Row Crops Damaged by Weather Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers   00:01:05 –   Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension : Beginning the show is Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss their involvement in Extension and what Extension provides for Kansans....

2203 - Taking a Look into the Cattle Market...Weed Management After Wheat Harvest 15.06.2026

Cattle Market Update Weed Control After Wheat Harvest Faces in Agriculture: Chelsea Good   00:01:05 –   Cattle Market Update : The show kicks off with Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel as he chats about the cattle market and continued impacting factors.  derrell.peel@okstate.edu     00:12:05 –  Weed Control After Wheat Harvest : K-State's Sarah Ganske and Jeanne Falk Jones...

2202 - Corn and Sorghum Conditions...Record Soybean Crush 12.06.2026

What Is Happening for Corn and Sorghum Wheat and Soybean Markets Severe Weather and Excessive Rainfall   00:01:05 –   What is Happening for Corn and Sorghum : K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien and senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen detail what's happening with corn and sorghum. AgManager.info   00:12:05 –  Wheat and Soybean Markets : Daniel and Guy continue the show discussing wh...

2201 - Insurance for Annual Forages...Controlling Weeds in Wheat Before the Combine 11.06.2026

Annual Forage Insurance Options Controlling Weeds Before Wheat Harvest Warm Season Grasses   00:01:05 –   Annual Forage Insurance Options : K-State's Jenny Ifft and John Holman start the show as they explain annual forage insurance and how producers can use it in their operation as a risk mitigation tool. Webinar Slides and Recording AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Controlling Weeds Before Wheat Harve...

2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops 10.06.2026

Loan Opportunities with the Farm Service Agency Japanese Beetles and Corn Rootworms in Kansas Cattle Health Starting in Gestation   00:01:05 –   Loan Opportunities with the Farm Service Agency : Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he reviews FSA loan opportunities and what is coming up for the agency. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator   00:1...

2199 - Picking Out a Crop for Double Cropping...Helping with Weed Suppression 09.06.2026

Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 1 Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 2 National Dairy Month Recognition   00:01:05 – Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 1 : The show starts with K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones, as well as K-State weed specialist Sarah Ganske as they chat about options for double cropping after wheat. They talk about the differ...

2198 - More Tightening of the Cattle Market...New World Screwworm 08.06.2026

Impacts of New World Screwworm on the Cattle Market New World Screwworm in the U.S. Jellies in Kansas Ponds and Reservoirs   00:01:05 –   Impacts of New World Screwworm on the Cattle Market : A cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kick starts the show as he discusses how the recent New World Screwworm news has impacted the market.   00:12:05...

2197 - Crop and Price Conditions...Trying to Control Sericea Lespedeza 05.06.2026

Grain Market Prices Falling Off Sericea Lespedeza Management Impressive Rainfalls   00:01:05 –   Grain Market Prices Falling Off : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market outlook where he explains why the futures and cash markets have fallen off. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Sericea Lespedeza Management: A discussion on sericea lespedeza and its contro...

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