• Cattle Prices and Meat Demand
• Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out
• Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference

00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show as he talks about the mostly calm cattle market and how people's finances impact their meat protein purchases.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out: K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show rolling as he chats about brown recluse spiders. Jeff shares where they are most likely to be found and what control may work.

00:23:05 – Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference: Today's show ends with Lexi Averhoff from Kansas FFA discussing her involvement with the Washington Leadership Conference and what she learned to bring back home to her community.

ksFFA.org

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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.

• How the Grain Market is Looking
• Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases
• Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid

00:01:05 – How the Grain Market is Looking: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he talks about downward trends for corn, soybeans and wheat in the futures. He also disucsses upcoming report expectations.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases: K-State Extension row crop specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, keeps the show moving as he covers what concerns there currently are for corn, including tar spot, rusts, corn stunt and corn leafhoppers.

Kansas Corn Disease Tracker

Fungicide Considerations and Field Scouting Corn Disease in Kansas

Tar Spot in Kansas

00:23:05 – Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid: Wrapping up the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he recaps our recent cool and wet weather and the change to hot and humid that we should be expecting.

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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.

• Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1
• Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2
• Destructive Pests and Bacteria

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

00:12:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2: The show and conservation continue with Mike and Maureen as they chat about dairy and customer preferences.

K-State Dairy

Midwestdairy.com

00:23:05 – Destructive Pests and Bacteria: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, ends today's show explaining fire blight, a highly destructive bacterial disease that can damage apple, pear and other trees in the rose family. He also mentions spider mites and squash bugs.

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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.

• Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas
• 4-H Summer Enrichment Program
• Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?

00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas: Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he recaps the recent visit from the undersecretary of farm production and conservation.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – 4-H Summer Enrichment Program: Kansas 4-H summer enrichment program administrator Regan Gleason continues the show discussing the 4-H Summer Enrichment Program and what they hope it provides to Kansas youth.

Kansas4-H.org

KSWheat.com

00:23:05 – Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?: Brad White, Todd Gunderson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Logan Thompson end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast talking about raising beef cattle in confinement.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at [email protected]

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.

• Farm Income Projections for Kansas
• Focusing on Feedlot Data
• Dairy Commodity Price Comparison

00:01:05 – Farm Income Projections for Kansas: Joe Parcell, director of K-State's Risk Management Center, begins today's show discussing what he is seeing for Kansas farm income projections and what could have the biggest influence.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Focusing on Feedlot Data: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, keeps the show rolling as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots and what is showing seasonality.

Focus on Feedlots

00:23:05 – Dairy Commodity Price Comparison: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at how dairy farmers have compared to other commodity prices over the last 10 years. He says the increase in cull cow prices has been a bright spot, but only a slight increase in milk prices isn't helping the bottom line.

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.

• Cattle on Feed Report
• June Cattle Management
• Keeping Wildlife Wild

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: The show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he reviews the Cattle on Feed report and the impact of New World screwworm and drought.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – June Cattle Management: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, continues today's show as he talks about management steps cattle producers could be taking this time of year for spring and fall calving herds.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Keeping Wildlife Wild: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he reminds people why it is important to leave wildlife wild and what to do if you do encounter wildlife.

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.

• Down and Flat Grain Market
• Trying to Manage Mosquitoes
• Extended Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – Down and Flat Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains how the market has trended down and then flat.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Trying to Manage Mosquitoes: Continuing the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, discussing mosquitoes. He talks about their lifecycle, and the best chance people have at managing their populations.

00:23:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he recaps the recent rain or lack thereof across the state and says what is in the long-term forecast.

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.

• Water Needs for Cattle
• Swine Market and Summer Differences
• Assessing Landscape Damage

00:01:05 – Water Needs for Cattle: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he discusses factors that influence water needs of cattle and how to make sure they are getting enough.

KSUBeef.org

Estimating Water Requirements

00:12:05 – Swine Market and Summer Differences: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, continues today's show as he provides an update on the swine market and what changes in the summer.

KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Assessing Landscape Damage: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show as he explains the steps involved in assessing damage to the home landscape following a severe storm.

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.

• Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA
• Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop
• Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle

00:01:05 – Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he talks about payment limit and eligibility changes, and the impacts for producers.

USDA Final Rule Implements Significant Payment Limit and Eligibility Changes

00:12:05 – Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's Deepak Joshi and Craig Dinkel as they discuss satellite imaging in Kansas wheat and what they are able to identify.

Using Remote Sensing to Monitor Wheat Under Weather Variability in Kansas

00:23:05 – Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Scott Fritz explain neurologic cases in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at [email protected]

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.

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension
• Row Crops Damaged by Weather
• Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension: Beginning the show is Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss their involvement in Extension and what Extension provides for Kansans.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Row Crops Damaged by Weather: Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomists, continue today's show as they talk about the recent weather damage to wheat, corn and soybeans.

Considerations for Storm-Damaged Wheat

Assessing Storm Damage in Corn: Defoliation, Root Lodging and Green Snap

00:23:05 – Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he provides an update on the New World screwworm and how dairy producers can better protect livestock through continual monitoring and evaluation.

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.