Agriculture Today

Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two Milk Lines   00:01:18—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One— In a two part series, two K-State distinguished professors Roman Ganta and Hans Coetzee share with listeners their latest breakthrough research resulting in the creation of a successful vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis   00:12:20—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two — Ganta and Coetzee both bring their diverse expertise to the table, Ganta as the director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases and Coetzee as the head of the Anatomy and Physiology Department in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Center of Excellence for Vector-Born Diseases K-State News Article  Scientific Research Article  00:23:09—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines on pricing corn silage this fall from K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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 Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   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.

Invasive Tree Control in Pastures Kansas Income Tax Institutes Stop, Look and Listen   00:01:00 – Invasive Tree Control in Pastures: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about control of invasive trees in pastures here in the fall, by either of two methods:  the basal bark treatment or cut-stump application...he goes over the recommended herbicide products for each approach, as well as the application technique for assuring good control   00:12:00 – Kansas Income Tax Institutes: Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation at the Washburn University School of Law, and K-State agricultural economist Rich Llewlyn preview the series of Kansas Income Tax Institutes being conducted by K-State Agricultural Economics in the coming weeks   00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.   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.

The Quality of a Carbon Credit What Constitutes a Farm Partnership Agricultural News Headlines Stop, Look and Listen   00:01:00 – The Quality of a Carbon Credit: K-State agricultural economist Nathan Hendricks and graduate researcher Micah Cameron Harp discuss their new analysis carbon credit markets, and the economic opportunities at hand for agricultural producers...they look specifically at what determines the "quality" of a carbon credit, and how a value is attached to that credit...​this information was shared at the recent K-State Risk and Profit Conference   00:12:00 – What Constitutes a Farm Partnership: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law takes a close look at what legally constitutes a farm partnership:  the standards that must be met, as determined by court rulings, ​for a business arrangement to qualify as a partnership...and why formally declaring that there is no partnership is often wise   00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines   00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.   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.

• The weekly grain market update • Managing grasslands following a wildfire • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the various predictions on row crop acreage to be planted in the U.S. this spring, ahead of the USDA's planting intentions report later this month, and how all of that figures into his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:50 – Managing Post-Wildfire Grasslands:  K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick discusses managing grasslands following a wildfire, in the wake of numerous wildfires flaring up around Kansas of late...he also talks about the consequences of conducting a prescribed burn of native pasture earlier than normal this spring. 00:24:17 – Ag News:  The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.” 00:32:33 – Kansas Weather:  K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.   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.

• Weed management strategies between adjacent producers • FSA program updates • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Prairie chickens and weather changes… 00:01:30 – Your Neighbor’s Weed Management:  Weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin talk about their new analysis of how one farmer's weed management approach might affect that of a neighboring farmer, and vice versa...this accounts for herbicide technology adoption, herbicide stewardship and possible compensation for crop damage from off-target product movement, among other variables. 00:12:47 – FSA Program Update:  On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, program specialist Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency state office has the latest news on USDA farm program implementation in Kansas....he also urges producers to take the time now to review their farm operation records for USDA program purposes, to assure that everything is up to date. 00:24:10 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:31:57 – Prairie Chickens and Weather Changes:  Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee takes a look at a new study of weather changes and their impact on prairie chicken nesting success.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.   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.

• Herbicide considerations when replacing failed winter wheat with an alternate crop • Details on the USDA's Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Some “inside info” for fishing enthusiasts… 00:01:30 – Crop Replacement Herbicide Considerations:  K-State weed science specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about the herbicide considerations when replacing failed winter wheat with an alternate crop this spring...she emphasizes the wide variation in waiting interval, depending on the replacement crop and the herbicide compound itself, and she looks at the best options for terminating the wheat crop before re-planting that acreage. 00:12:53 – A “Plus” For Producers:  On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm program specialist Dara Conley of the Farm Service Agency state office invites agricultural producers to apply for assistance through the USDA's Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus...the "plus" referring to the additional eligibility now approved for producers who endured losses from extreme drought or excessive moisture the last two growing seasons. 00:24:11 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:16 – “Inside Info” for Fishing Enthusiasts:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the spawning habits of the leading sport fish in Kansas, which can serve as a guide to fishing success.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.   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.

Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1 Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2 How Insects Survive the Cold   00:01:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he discusses cold stress and what cattle producers should prepare for their livestock.   00:12:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2: Justin keeps the show rolling as he continues talking about cold stress with reminders for producers to stay safe. K-State fashion studies' Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert remind us about clothing choices to stay warm. Episode 2062 - Picking Fabric to Stay Warm   00:23:05 – How Insects Survive the Cold: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show explaining how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and how to control the pests that emerge in the spring.         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Payouts and State Committee Lice on Livestock in the Winter Quality of Udders in Cattle   00:01:05 – FSA Payouts and State Committee: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins the show as he recaps program payouts from 2025 and highlights the recently announced state committee.  Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Lice on Livestock in the Winter: The show continues with K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, discussing lice on livestock in the winter and reminders for effective control.  A Winter Guide Keeping Lice in Check   00:23:05 – Quality of Udders in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about their feelings on the quality of udders on cattle.       BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide Finances and the Farm Online Class Assessing Resources to Make Decisions   00:01:05 – 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide: Starting today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she highlights changes to this year's Chemical Weed Control Guide and what it provides to growers.  2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide   00:12:05 – Finances and the Farm Online Class: LaVell Winsor, K-State farm analyst, and Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continue the show discussing the Finances and the Farm online class.  Finances and the Farm   00:23:05 – Assessing Resources to Make Decisions: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying this is a good time for dairy producers to assess their available forages and determine their planting and purchasing decisions for 2026.         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market, Harvest Capacity and Exports Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Options Fish Contaminants   00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Harvest Capacity and Exports: A cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today's show as he discusses what impacted the market last week, how packers are adjusting harvest and export relationships.    00:12:05 – Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Options: Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, keeps the show rolling as she explains the supplemental coverage option and enhanced coverage option and what has changed since last year.  SCO and ECO Information and Examples SCO Expected Payment Map Crop Insurance Maps Yield Correlation Tool SCO and ECO Payment Calculator   00:23:05 – Fish Contaminants: Wrapping up the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he chats about the concern of contaminants in fish.    KDHE Fish Contaminants     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Reaction, Corn and Grain Sorghum Wheat, Soybeans and Macroeconomics Weather Conditions Creating Fire Concerns   00:01:05 – Grain Market Reaction, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin the show as they discuss the overall market reaction to the USDA reports as well as feed grains.    00:12:05 – Wheat, Soybeans and Macroeconomics: Keeping the show and their conversation rolling are Daniel and Guy as they continue chatting about wheat and soybeans as well as also touching on transportation, foreign exchange and government payments. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Weather Conditions Creating Fire Concerns: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today's show as he notes how the current conditions in Kansas should have people paying extra attention to fire concerns.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Getting Rid of Fleas Women Grow the Farm Conference Successful Seed Growth   00:01:05 – Getting Rid of Fleas: Starting today's show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he explains why he has been receiving more questions about fleas. He also describes their lifecycle.   00:12:05 – Women Grow the Farm Conference: LaVell Winsor and Robin Reid keep the show rolling as they highlight the goals and agenda for this year's Women Grow the Farm Conference. WomenGrowTheFarm.com   00:23:05 – Successful Seed Growth: K-State instructor and Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show discussing how to start seeds. She covers the seeds to use, starting mix, containers, water and the light needed to successfully grow seedlings.       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Roger's Top 10 in Ag Law and Tax Cover Your Acres Winter Conference Cattle Management in Australia   00:01:05 – Roger's Top 10 in Ag Law and Tax: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he highlights his top ten developments in agricultural law and tax in 2025. Roger on AgManager   00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres Winter Conference: K-State Northwest area agronomist, Jeanne Falk Jones, continues today's show previewing the Cover Your Acres Winter Conference and what topics are focused on. Cover Your Acres   00:23:05 – Cattle Management in Australia: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast where they chatted with special guest Cameron Best from Australia and discuss how cattle management is different in Australia. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: A Unique Spread of Rabies Common Causes of Cattle Abortions in 2025 Less Dairies, Bigger Herds   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: A Unique Spread of Rabies: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they conversed about a rare case of rabies. Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Common Causes of Cattle Abortions in 2025: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek keeps the show rolling as he breaks down the common causes of abortions in cattle from his 2025 lab data. ksvdl.org 866-512-5650 ksvdl YouTube   00:23:05 – Less Dairies, Bigger Herds: The Kansas dairy industry is showing sustained growth in terms of milk production. However, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying dairy herds increased in size in 2025, but the total number of dairy farms decreased — something he expects to continue in 2026.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 1 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 2   00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today's show recapping the recent cattle market and highlighting the last Meat Demand Monitor of 2025. December Meat Demand Monitor Brian Coffey - A Microeconomic Assessment of the U.S. Retail Beef Market   00:12:05 – 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 1: The show continues with K-State weed scientist, Pat Geier, as he discusses the anniversary of 50 years of herbicide resistance in Kansas. He explains the first weed that had resistance. Fifty Years of Herbicide Resistance in Kansas eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 2: K-State's Pat Geier also ends the show as he talks about how to help reduce additional herbicide resistance for growers.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Futures and Cash Trends and USDA Reports 2026 Swine Profitability Conference Continued Warm or Cold Winter?   00:01:05 – Grain Futures and Cash Trends and USDA Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show discussing the trends in futures and cash and his expectations for the USDA reports that are coming out on January 12.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – 2026 Swine Profitability Conference: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, previewing the upcoming Swine Profitability conference and who attendees will be able to learn from. Swine Profitability Conference   00:23:05 – Continued Warm or Cold Winter?: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show explaining if Kansas residents can be expecting a snowstorm this winter or continued above average temperatures.       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1 How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2 Creating Thriving Soil   00:01:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1: Today's show begins with Zaira Ruiz, Kansas 4-H regional specialist and faculty at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Garden City, as she explains how social determinants impact health. She lists the various social factors.   00:12:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2: Zaira continues the show discussing examples of social determinants in Kansas and superfund sites. Links for More Information: Social Determinants, A Tale of Two Zip Codes, Havard Study, Epidemic of Loneliness, General Surgeon Social Connection, Wichita Life Expectancy, American Heart Association - Midwest Region, EPA Superfund Sites, Iola Case Study   00:23:05 – Creating Thriving Soil: Pottawatomie County Extension Agent, Shannon Blocker, ends the show sharing ways to improve soil to boost resilience, create a thriving landscape and provide long-term soil vitality.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Farm Service Agency Committee and Acre Rates Applications for the Next KARL Class When to Check Cows for Pregnancy   00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Committee and Acre Rates: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he explains the state committee and highlights commodity per acre rates. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Applications for the Next KARL Class: Jill Zimmerman, president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program, continues today's show discussing the KARL program and how people can become a part of the community. KARLprogram.com   00:23:05 – When to Check Cows for Pregnancy: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Scott Fritz converse about timing options for checking cow pregnancy.   BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 1 Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 2 Dairy Needs Biosecurity Plans   00:01:05 – Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 1: Today's show starts with two segments from Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, and Peter Goldsmith, director and principal investigator of the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois, as they discuss how Africa could be the next big market for U.S. growers.    00:12:05 – Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 2: Guy and Peter continue the show explaining challenges and barriers to opening the market.  Articles on AgManager.info - Should U.S. Growers Look to Africa as the Next Big Market? Understanding Africa's Food and Oil Demand Trends Understanding Africa's Soy Import Demand Selected Import Markets for Soybeans, Meal and Oil   00:23:05 – Dairy Needs Biosecurity Plans: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show saying every dairy needs a biosecurity plan whether it's for bird flu, New World Screwworm or foot and mouth disease.       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations Extension Communication Traits of Domesticated Raccoons   00:01:05 – Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations: A recap of 2025 and expectation for 2026 for the cattle market with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show.   00:12:05 – Extension Communication: Keeping the show rolling is Sandra Wick from K-State's Post Rock District as she explains how communications between producers, Extension agents and specialists happens to help with questions. ksre.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – Traits of Domesticated Raccoons: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he discusses how raccoons are showing more traits that signal domestication.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.