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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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2046 - Grain Futures Prices...Liver Abscess Research 24.10.2025

Trends and Direction in the Grain Market Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research Fall Weather in Kansas   00:01:05 –   Trends and Direction in the Grain Market : K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off the show with a grain market update where he comments on futures, trends and market direction. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research : Continuing t...

2045 - Goals for Livestock Projects...This Year's Agriculture in the Southwind District 23.10.2025

4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting Southwind Extension District's Agriculture Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers   00:01:05 –   4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting : Beginning today's show is Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, discussing setting goals for 4-Hers and getting ready for this 4-H year.  Kansas4-H.org kla.org   00:12:05 – Southwind Extension District's Agricultu...

2044 - Aspect Change of IDGT...Evolvement of Agriculture in Hodgeman County 22.10.2025

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Agriculture in Hodgeman County Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers   00:01:05 –   Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust : K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today's show discussing Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust and what they mean for farmers and ranchers. Roger on AgManager.info www. Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR   00:12:05 – Agriculture...

2043 - The Nuisance of Moths...Forage Conference for Kansas 21.10.2025

Moths in Kansas K-State Forage Conference Lactose-Free Product Technology   00:01:05 –   Moths in Kansas : K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth starts the show explaining the different moths that people could be seeing in Kansas. He notes how people can manage them.   00:12:05 – K-State Forage Conference : John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Logan Simon, K-State Ex...

2042 - Cattle Market Report and Headlines...Leaves Falling in Ponds 20.10.2025

News in the Cattle Market Impact of Leaves in Ponds Research on Gluten in Wheat   00:01:05 –   News in the Cattle Market : Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with an update on feeder cattle, live cattle, missed reports, settled lawsuits and if consumers are still buying beef.   00:12:05 – Impact of Leaves in Ponds : K-State fisheries and aquat...

2041 - Storing Grain...Flying Drones for Data 17.10.2025

Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market Remote Sensing in Agriculture Waiting on Cooler Temperatures   00:01:05 –   Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today as he talks about market projections and how the grain market could react to future USDA reports.  Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Remote Sensing in Agricult...

2040 - Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick...Roadway Safety 16.10.2025

Asian Longhorned Tick Staying Safe on Roads Community Gardens   00:01:05 –   Asian Longhorned Tick : A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations. agriculture.ks.gov Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas   00:12:05 – Sta...

2039 - Crop Residue Impact and Uses...Transitions on a Barton County Operation 15.10.2025

Benefits of Crop Residue Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement Crop Concerns for Cattle   00:01:05 –   Benefits of Crop Residue : Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps. Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue Crop R...

2038 - Deer Food Plots...K-State Landowner Conference 14.10.2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State Corn Variety Changes   00:01:05 –   Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots : Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode discussing food and hunting plots for deer.  Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – 3rd Annual Landowner Confere...

2037 - Value of Public Cattle Data...Small Engine Concerns 13.10.2025

Bullish Cattle Market Hazardous Gases Beef Cattle Breed Diversity   00:01:05 –   Bullish Cattle Market : Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show discussing the bullish cattle markets and the value of public data.  2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Presentations   00:12:05 – Hazardous Gases : Keeping the show moving is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at...

2036 - WASDE Report & Harvest Grain Market...Upcoming Leadership Forum 10.10.2025

WASDE Report Insights Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum Weather and Wind   00:01:05 –   WASDE Report Insights : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update were he highlights what he and others expected from the WASDE report and how the harvest grain market is looking.   00:12:05 – Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum : Beth Hinshaw and Patsy Maddy with K...

2035 - CRP Forage Quality...Biosecurity Preparation Discussion 09.10.2025

Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land Continuing Advancing Biosecurity Current Insect Pests   00:01:05 –   Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land : Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off today's show as he discusses research looking into forage quality on land in the Conservation Reserve Program.   00:12:05 – Continuing Advancing Biosecurity : Con...

2034 - Changes to Crop Insurance and Farmland Purchases...Wheat Pests 08.10.2025

Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness   00:01:05 –   Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions : K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show by explaining changes for young farmers and ranchers using crop insurance as well as provisions for certain cases of buying and selling farmland.   ...

2033 - One Health...Human and Animal Health 07.10.2025

2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2 Testing Colostrum   00:01:05 –   2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1 : Today's show begins with Megin Nichols, a veterinarian and public health leader that is this year's Henry C. Gardiner lecturer, as she explains her One Health approach. She discusses the relationship between animal and human he...

2032 - Sectors of the Cattle Market...Winter Canola in Kansas 06.10.2025

Seasonality in the Cattle Market Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement Wildlife Color Combinations   00:01:05 –   Seasonality in the Cattle Market : A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show as he talks about a pause in the market and how different sectors are doing.  Derrell. Peel@okstate.edu   Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter   00:12...

2031 - Harvest Time Grain Markets...Opportunity for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers 03.10.2025

USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences Weekend Fire Weather   00:01:05 – USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show discussing an up futures market and what changes the USDA made in their recent small grains and stocks reports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Beginning Farmer and Ranch...

2030 - Wheat Planting and Testing...Crickets Entering Homes 02.10.2025

Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes Decorating with Seasonal Options   00:01:05 –   Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic : K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, kick off the show explaining the current wheat planting conditions and how wheat streak mosaic vir...

2029 - Looking Ahead for the Farm Service Agency...Soybeans Drying 01.10.2025

More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest Heart Conditions in Livestock   00:01:05 –   More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers : Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses expanded FSA programs and a summary from the recent report from Secretary Rollins.  Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Soybeans Drying...

2028 - Getting Air for Aquatic Life...Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 30.09.2025

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy   00:01:05 –   Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds : Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they explain the importance of aeration, methods of aerating and if you can aerate too much. Fins, Fur, and Feathers...

2027 - Future Livestock Traceability...Managing Spurges and Musk Thistles 29.09.2025

Still Consuming Beef Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 1 Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 2   00:01:05 –   Still Consuming Beef : University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, starts the show discussing what we may see in a farm bill regarding livestock traceability as well as continued beef consumption despite higher prices for consumers.   00:12:05 – Spurge and Mus...

2026 - Grain Market Outlook...Study on Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatments 26.09.2025

Grain Report Expectations BRD Treatment Studies Wet or Dry Weather Ahead?   00:01:05 –   Grain Report Expectations : K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins today's show by discussing the upcoming USDA Grain Stock and Small Grains report expectations, as well as a positive outlook for corn exports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – BRD Treatment Studies : The show continues with...

2025 - Thumbs Up or Down on the Economy...Protecting Your Property from Fires 25.09.2025

The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agricultural Economy Fire Prevention and Safety Bulb Selection   00:01:05 –   The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agriculture Economy : Today's show begins with Jenny Ifft, Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as they share their opinions on many economic topics on a recent Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on the Economy podcast episode.   00:12:05 – Fire Prevention and Saf...

2024 - 77th Income Tax Institute...Federal Open Market Committee Meeting 24.09.2025

Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute Lowering the Federal Funds Rate Causes of Pinkeye in Cattle   00:01:05 –   Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute : Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, start today's show as they preview the Kansas Income Tax Institute. Roger mentions the major topics that will be covered. Kansas Income Tax Institute   0...

2023 - Alfalfa Worms in Kansas...Non-Native Phragmites 23.09.2025

Worms in Alfalfa Controlling Phragmites Nutrition Program for Gestating Cows   00:01:05 –   Worms in Alfalfa : Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show by talking about worms in alfalfa. He shares his recommendations for alfalfa caterpillars, beet armyworms, fall armyworms and garden webworms.    00:12:05 – Controlling Phragmites : K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continue...

2022 - Cattle Market and Report Update...Staying Safe During Harvest 22.09.2025

Cattle on Feed Report Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders More Paddlefish in Kansas   00:01:05 –   Cattle on Feed Report : Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Tyler discusses the recent cattle on feed report and how it compares to expectations.   00:12:05 – Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders : Tawnie Larson, program...

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