Agriculture Today

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 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.

1232—New Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine… Pricing Corn Silage

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.

07-19
27:56

1043 – Invasive Tree Control in Pastures … Kansas Income Tax Institutes

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.

10-13
28:00

1023 – The Quality of a Carbon Credit … What Constitutes a Farm Partnership

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.

09-15
39:03

Grain Market Update…Managing Post-Wildfire Grasslands

• 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.

03-12
40:20

Your Neighbor’s Weed Management…FSA Program Update

• 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.

01-05
39:45

Crop Replacement Herbicide Considerations…A “Plus” For Producers

• 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.

05-05
39:56

1816 - Cattle Technology...Forage and Rangeland Exploration

Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research Sustainability Research at Rannells Discouraging Rabbits   00:01:05 – Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research: Kicking off the show today is K-State beef systems specialist, Jaymelynn Farney, as she discusses research that she has been doing in southeast Kansas looking into to the use of virtual fencing and technological ear tags. www.southeast.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Sustainability Research at Rannells: Logan Thompson, K-State sustainable beef production specialist, and Sophie Westbrook, K-State rangeland ecology and invasive species specialist, continue the show as they explain the history of Rannell’s Preserve and how they plan to use it for research to benefit agriculture. Range & Forage at Rannells   00:23:05 – Discouraging Rabbits: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show with information on the use of habitat modification, exclusion and removal to protect broadleaf and woody plants from rabbits.     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 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

11-21
27:53

1815 - Potential Tax and Law Issues in Agriculture...Need for Sleep

Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter Why Good Sleep is Valuable Why a Bull Could be Prolapsing When Mounting   00:01:05 – Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show discussing water rights and conservation easements, long-term care costs, tax home, negative easements and accessing landlocked areas. More Legal and Tax Issues for Farmers and Ranchers Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Why Good Sleep is Valuable: Project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, Tawnie Larson, keeps today’s show moving as she explains why good sleep is important for people’s health. kla.org   00:23:05 – Why a Bull Could be Prolapsing When Mounting: Wrapping up the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers as they talk through a listener question trying to understand why a bull is prolapsing when he breeds. 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 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

11-20
27:53

1814 - Ducks in Kansas...Cattle Feed Needs in the Winter

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather Dairy Cow Pain Management   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off the show with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken. The pair discuss ducks and the issues they can create but also how people can get more in their area. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife   00:12:05 – Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather: Keeping the show going is Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as he explains how nutritional needs of cattle shift as temperatures cool. KSUBeef.org Mesonet.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – Dairy Cow Pain Management: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends today’s show encouraging dairy farmers to consult with their veterinarian to establish new pain management protocols as the FDA warns against unapproved use of aspirin in lactating dairy cows.     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 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

11-19
27:53

1813 - Cattle Market Prices...Winterizing Pivots

Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important Preparing Pivots Systems for Winter Faces in Agriculture: Amanda Clausen   00:01:05 – Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, chief economist of the livestock division at Ever.Ag, begins today’s show. He discusses the current market, retail beef prices, hay production and prices and why placements are difficult to project. Placements: Most Important, Yet Most Elusive, Cattle on Feed Report Number   00:12:05 – Preparing Pivots Systems for Winter: Continuing the show is K-State water resource engineer, Jonathan Aguilar, as he provides a checklist of things people with pivot irrigation systems should work on checking off before it gets below freezing. Checklist for Irrigation System Winterization   00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Amanda Clausen: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture ends today’s show with Amanda Clausen from Jackson County. She describes her poultry operation and how they have grown in the past few years. Windy Ridge on ShopKansasFarms.com     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 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

11-18
27:53

1812 - Shifts in the Grain Market...Cooler Weather

The World Grain Market, Part 1 The World Grain Market, Part 2 A Wet November   00:01:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a two-segment grain market update. Dan and Guy cover the domestic and international market for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.    00:12:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 2: Guy also discusses macroeconomic topics as well grain market headlines with Dan. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report   00:23:05 – A Wet November: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, with this week’s weather recap and forecast. He explains how temperatures are expected to change and if Kansas will see more moisture.     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 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

11-15
27:53

1811 - Water Well Protection and Conservation...Pregnant Yearlings

Private Water Well Safety and Testing Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs Protecting Teat Health   00:01:05 – Private Water Well Safety and Testing: K-State watershed specialist, Stacie Minson, and City of Hays water conservation specialist, Holly Dickman, begin today’s show discussing what people should be evaluating when it comes to their water wells and landscape irrigation. Know Your Water Nitrate and Groundwater - MF857 Private Well -- Safe Location - MF3667 Testing Private Water Systems - MF3655 Private Well Maintenance and Protection - MF3666   00:12:05 – Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs: Continuing the show is Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, as she explains considerations for cattle producers with pregnant yearling heifers. KSUBeef.org KSUSwine.org - Swine Day Katie Smith - 785-532-1267 KSGrainSorghum.org   00:23:05 – Protecting Teat Health: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by offering tips for protecting exposed skin as we move into the winter months and maintaining a healthy teat condition can become challenging.     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 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

11-14
27:53

1810 - Direct vs Guaranteed FSA Loans...Approaches for Growing Replacement Heifers

FSA Farm Loan Programs Developing Spring-Born Heifers Using the CalfDex App   00:01:05 – FSA Farm Loan Programs: Starting the show today is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she discusses farm loan programs at the FSA. Marissa also shares how much money has been used for these programs. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Developing Spring-Born Heifers: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, keeps the show rolling as she talks about spring-born replacement heifer development. She says what research has influenced new approaches. Considerations for Replacement Heifer Management   00:23:05 – Using the CalfDex App: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Ted Schroeder and Cambree Schmaltz converse about the app CalfDex and what it provides to producers. CalfDex 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 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

11-13
27:53

1809 - Recognizing the Beef Stocker Unit...Tax Preparations

20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies Making a Longer Growing Season   00:01:05 – 20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, as he covers how the K-State Beef Stocker Unit began and what work they do to support cattle producers.  KSUBeef.org Beef Stocker Unit   00:12:05 – Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies: Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with KFMA economist, Chelsea Plummer, and KFMA executive directory, Mark Dikeman, continue the show as they review tax planning strategies and tools. KFMA Podcast AgManager.info/KFMA     00:23:05 – Making a Longer Growing Season: K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini ends today’s show discussing how to use cold frames, hot caps and low tunnels to extend the growing season.      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 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

11-12
27:53

1808 - Cattle Market Data...Update on Progress at K-State

Trade in the Cattle Market A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton Pros and Cons of Leaves in Ponds   00:01:05 – Trade in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, starts today’s show. He discusses the market, wheat pasture prospects and trade data.   00:12:05 – A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues the show as he provides an update on what has been happening on-campus and how construction is going. October Statewide Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter   00:23:05 – Pros and Cons of Leaves in Ponds: Ending the show for today is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he explains the benefits and concerns of leaves being in ponds and streams.     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 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

11-11
27:53

1807 - Grain Trade Tension...Winter Wheat Conditions

WASDE Grain Report Expectations Should Winter Wheat be Replanted? Rain and Snow in Kansas   00:01:05 – WASDE Grain Report Expectations: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He previews pre-report expectations of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info WASDE Report   00:12:05 – Should Winter Wheat be Replanted?: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, as he discusses winter wheat growing conditions and what scenarios growers might see in their fields to consider replanting. Replanting Decisions for Winter Wheat eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – Rain and Snow in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show as he recaps the recent moisture all of Kansas received and if we can be expecting more.     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 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

11-08
27:53

1806 - ESA Herbicide Regulations...New Hybrid Found in Wheat Field

First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid Managing a Compost Pile   00:01:05 – First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show discussing the first Endangered Species Act compliant herbicide. She talks about the mitigation and off-target movement rules. First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved War Against Weeds   00:12:05 – New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid: Continuing the show is Marion Spiering with the Kansas Crop Improvement Association to explain a new wheat and triticale hybrid that has been identified. New Wheat x Triticale Hybrid Confirmed in Kansas kscrop.org   00:23:05 – Managing a Compost Pile: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show describing how to maintain and continue adding organic materials to compost piles this winter.     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 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

11-07
27:53

1805 - FARM Act and NEPA Violation...Non-Treatable Disease in Cattle

Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture Johne's Disease in Cattle Demand and Consumption of Animal Protein   00:01:05 – Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by explaining the FARM Act, a National Environmental Policy Act violation and the Environmental Protection Administration’s draft strategy. Kansas Income Tax Institute Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Johne's Disease in Cattle: Continuing the show is K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, as he discusses Johne’s disease in cattle and how producers can help reduce risk of it in their herd. Johne's Disease: No Longer Just a Dairy Disease johnes.org ksvdl.org   00:23:05 – Demand and Consumption of Animal Protein: A portion of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Ken Odde converse about meat demand and consumption. 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 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

11-06
27:53

1804 - Armadillos in Kansas...Swine Nutrition Research

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos Swine Feed and Performance Research Blankets for Young Calves   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show. This week the pair discuss armadillos and the different methods that can be used for controlling their population. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife   00:12:05 – Swine Feed and Performance Research: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth, and master’s student, Jessica Smallfield, continue the show as they explain their research involving swine feed efficiency and growth performance. KSUSwine.org K-State Swine Day   00:23:05 – Blankets for Young Calves: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, end today’s show with the benefits of using calf blankets on young calves, especially during the first three weeks of life.     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 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

11-05
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1803 - Cattle Market and Range Conditions...Anhydrous Ammonia

Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions Anhydrous Ammonia Applications Kansas Profile: 6S Creative   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today’s show. He discusses the current market and also provides what the range and pasture conditions are and how they compare to previous years. LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Anhydrous Ammonia Applications: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about considerations for anhydrous ammonia applications in the fall. He explains what should be examined before deciding to apply. Considerations for Fall Applications of Anhydrous Ammonia Can Dry Soil Affect Anhydrous Ammonia Applications?   00:23:05 – Kansas Profile: 6S Creative: Ending today’s show is Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, with a Kansas Profile on the founder and owner of 6S Creative. ksre.ksu.edu - Kansas Profile     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 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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