• Moths in Kansas
• K-State Forage Conference
• Lactose-Free Product Technology

00:01:05 – Moths in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth starts the show explaining the different moths that people could be seeing in Kansas. He notes how people can manage them.

00:12:05 – K-State Forage Conference: John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming K-State Forage Conference.

K-State Forage Conference

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Ukraine-Russia Conflict Webinar

00:23:05 – Lactose-Free Product Technology: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says the new technologies used to create lactose-free products are helping Kansas producers meet the demand of today's consumers.

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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 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

• News in the Cattle Market
• Impact of Leaves in Ponds
• Research on Gluten in Wheat

00:01:05 – News in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with an update on feeder cattle, live cattle, missed reports, settled lawsuits and if consumers are still buying beef.

00:12:05 – Impact of Leaves in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, continues today's show discussing leaves in ponds and the issues they can create for aquatic life and livestock.

00:23:05 – Research on Gluten in Wheat: A Wheat Scoop feature from Kansas Wheat's Gordon Clark ends the show as he highlights research taking place at K-State that is looking into reducing gluten allergens in wheat.

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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 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

• Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market
• Remote Sensing in Agriculture
• Waiting on Cooler Temperatures

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

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00:12:05 – Remote Sensing in Agriculture: K-State agriculture precision specialist Deepak Joshi keeps the show rolling as he highlights the use of remote sensing in agriculture. He mentions how he has used drones to support farmers.

The Basics of Remore Sensing in Precision Agriculture

Understanding Resolution in Remote Sensing Imagery: What Farmers Need to Know

00:23:05 – Waiting on Cooler Temperatures: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather update where he notes when Kansans can expect classic fall weather.

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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 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

• Asian Longhorned Tick
• Staying Safe on Roads
• Community Gardens

00:01:05 – Asian Longhorned Tick: A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations.

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Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

00:12:05 – Staying Safe on Roads: Ed Brokesh and Madison Sultz from K-State's department of biological and agricultural engineering continue the show with reminders about roadway safety as many parts of the state are in harvest.

00:23:05 – Community Gardens: Ending the show is Extension horticulture agent from the Meadowlark District, Laura Phillips, as she explains four components to establishing and sustaining a successful community garden.

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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 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

• Benefits of Crop Residue
• Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement
• Crop Concerns for Cattle

00:01:05 – Benefits of Crop Residue: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps.

Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue

Crop Residues: Nutritive Value and Options for Grazing

00:12:05 – Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement: Keeping the show going is Keith Miller, a farmer in Barton County, discussing his operation and how it transitioned as well as how he made the decision to add hired labor.

00:23:05 – Crop Concerns for Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Scott Fritz and Jason Warner talk about things that could be concerning to growers in sorghum.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 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

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots
• 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State
• Corn Variety Changes

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode discussing food and hunting plots for deer.

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00:12:05 – 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State: K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, continue the show highlighting and previewing the Kansas Landowner Conference and what attendees could learn.

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00:23:05 – Corn Variety Changes: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show explaining the move away from brown midrib hybrid corn varieties and how that will impact seed offerings for 2026.

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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 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

• Bullish Cattle Market
• Hazardous Gases
• Beef Cattle Breed Diversity

00:01:05 – Bullish Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show discussing the bullish cattle markets and the value of public data.

2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Presentations

00:12:05 – Hazardous Gases: Keeping the show moving is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he reminds listeners about the concerns and dangers of hazardous exhaust gases.

Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

00:23:05 – Beef Cattle Breed Diversity: The Beef Cattle Institue's Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster end the show as they share their thoughts on adding more cattle breeds to a herd.

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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 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

• WASDE Report Insights
• Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum
• Weather and Wind

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Insights: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update were he highlights what he and others expected from the WASDE report and how the harvest grain market is looking.

00:12:05 – Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum: Beth Hinshaw and Patsy Maddy with Kansas 4-H keep today's show going as they discuss an upcoming youth and volunteer leadership forum and the Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

00:23:05 – Weather and Wind: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains our recent temperature change and what windy conditions can be expected.

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 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

• Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land
• Continuing Advancing Biosecurity
• Current Insect Pests

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

00:12:05 – Continuing Advancing Biosecurity: Continuing today's show is Jackie McClaskey, CEO and President of the American Royal Association, as she shares her perspective on biosecurity and what people can do. She talked on this topic at the Flinchbaugh Forum.

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Kansas Income Tax Institute

Crop Insurance Workshop

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00:23:05 – Current Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show covering a variety of current insect pests, including mimosa webworm, fall armyworm and crickets.

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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 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

• Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions
• Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns
• Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness

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

00:12:05 – Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he provides an update on the wheat curl mite, armyworm, false wireworm and Hessian fly which can impact wheat planting.

00:23:05 – Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Todd Gunderson as they discuss how backfat impacts bull's breeding soundness exams.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 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