Agriculture Today

Up and Down in the Grain Market Cold Weather Influence on Insects Normal October Weather Pattern   00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing how the markets reacted to last week's WASDE reports and what grain commodity saw the most change. He also highlights what he sees looking forward.  Daniel on AgManager   00:12:05 – Cold Weather Influence on Insects: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he explains what cold weather does to insects, if blister beetles are likely to still be in alfalfa cuttings and if we will keep seeing armyworms.   00:23:05 – Normal October Weather Pattern: Concluding the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, talking about what is normal weather for October in Kansas and what is impacting the current weather pattern the most.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cooperative Resources in Kansas Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest Home Landscape Weed Control   00:01:05 – Cooperative Resources in Kansas: Today's show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, and Russell Plaschka, president and CEO of the Kansas Cooperative Council, as the pair discuss their involvement in cooperatives in Kansas for Cooperative Month. They explain the landscape and how they see things moving forward.   00:12:05 – Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest: Brian and Russell wrap up their conversation in the second segment, chatting about how people can find more information. We are then joined by Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a few reminders when it comes to hunting season. www.accc.k-state.edu [email protected]  www.kansasco-op.coop  [email protected]  Fins, Fur and Feathers - After the Harvest (Episode)   00:23:05 – Home Landscape Weed Control: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying fall is the best time for weed control in the home landscape.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ARC and PLC Payments for Producers Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training   00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Payments for Producers: David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, starts the show as he highlights what payments have been for ARC and PLC and what learning he has done to better serve Kansas producers. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall: Keeping the show rolling is K-State sustainable cropping systems agronomist, Cristie Preston, discussing fall soil testing and fertilization. She says what she finds most important for producers to get a return on their investment. Fall Soil Testing of Hayfields and Pastures Fall Fertilization of Smooth Brome and Tall Fescue agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates   00:23:05 – Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training: K-State beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, wraps the show with information about livestock emergency response plan training and why it is important for Kansas emergency responders.  KSUBeef.org     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fall Weed Control with Herbicides New K-State Feedlot Specialist 2026 World Dairy Expo   00:01:05 – Fall Weed Control with Herbicides: Beginning today's show is K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, as she explains fall herbicide applications and what needs to be specifically paid attention to for marestail in fields. Controlling Annual Weeds with Fall-Applied Herbicides Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring   00:12:05 – New K-State Feedlot Specialist: Rebecca McDermott, K-State Extension feedlot specialist, continues the show by introducing herself to Kansas producers and sharing what she hopes to develop and learn about from Kansans and students. Rebecca McDermott   00:23:05 – 2026 World Dairy Expo: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show discussing what he saw at the World Dairy Expo and what impressed him when it comes to the latest technology for milk line sensors and robotic batch milking.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Beef Slaughter and Trade USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Too Many Leaves in Ponds   00:01:05 – Beef Slaughter and Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show discussing beef and dairy slaughter as well as beef imports and exports. lmic.info   00:12:05 – USDA Rural Development Undersecretary: The show continues with Glen Smith, USDA undersecretary for rural development, as he highlights what he sees for rural development in Kansas and what he hopes to continue to provide to rural communities. rd.usda.gov   00:23:05 – Too Many Leaves in Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, concludes today's show explaining how too many leaves in ponds or waterways can create issues for ponds and communities.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.