 Calm Cattle Market Ukraine Update Seeing More Snakes    00:01:05 – Calm Cattle Market:  Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses feedlot returns, the upcoming meat demand monitor and events where people can learn more about the cattle market. Glynn Tonsor on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Ukraine Update:  Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show with an update on Ukraine. They continue to experience conditions highly unfavorable to agriculture production.  Full Ukraine Update on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Seeing More Snakes:  Rounding out today’s show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, with information on snakes. He shares about how snakes contribute to the ecosystem.   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.

<ul> <li>Calm Cattle Market</li> <li>Ukraine Update</li> <li>Seeing More Snakes</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Calm Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses feedlot returns, the upcoming meat demand monitor and events where people can learn more about the cattle market. <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/tonsor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Glynn Tonsor on AgManager.info</a> 00:12:05 – Ukraine Update: Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show with an update on Ukraine. They continue to experience conditions highly unfavorable to agriculture production.  <a href="https://agmanager.info/news/recent-videos/current-challenges-black-sea-grain-markets-webinar-recording-and-slides" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Full Ukraine Update on AgManager.info</a> 00:23:05 – Seeing More Snakes: Rounding out today’s show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, with information on snakes. He shares about how snakes contribute to the ecosystem. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1485 - Cattle Market...Snakes

 Dynamic Grain Market Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference Hot, Hot Temperatures    00:01:05 – Dynamic Grain Market:  Starting this Friday’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with this week’s grain market outlook. The market is currently in dynamic times and continues to be influenced by movements around the world.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference:  Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, continues today’s show with information about two upcoming events. He shares details on the Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conferences. Risk and Profit Conference Ag Lenders Conference   00:23:05 – Hot, Hot Temperatures: Completing today’s show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he reviews Kansas’ very high temperatures and what the state can expect moving into next week.   Mesonet   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.

<ul> <li>Dynamic Grain Market</li> <li>Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference</li> <li>Hot, Hot Temperatures</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Dynamic Grain Market: Starting this Friday’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with this week’s grain market outlook. The market is currently in dynamic times and continues to be influenced by movements around the world.  <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/obrien" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info</a> 00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference: Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, continues today’s show with information about two upcoming events. He shares details on the Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conferences. <a href="https://agmanager.info/events/risk-and-profit-conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Risk and Profit Conference</a> <a href="https://agmanager.info/events/ag-lenders-conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ag Lenders Conference</a> 00:23:05 – Hot, Hot Temperatures: Completing today’s show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he reviews Kansas’ very high temperatures and what the state can expect moving into next week.   <a href="http://mesonet.k-state.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mesonet</a> Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1484 - Grain Market Influences...Summer Heat

 Emerald Ash Borer Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants    00:01:05 – Emerald Ash Borer:  Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator at Kansas Forest Service, begins the show with information for people about Emerald Ash Borer and how it is important to be proactive and watchful for this beetle. Emerald Ash Borer   00:12:05 – Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials:  The new Center on Vaccine Evaluation and Alternatives for Antimicrobials director, Jishu Shi, continues the show to discuss what the center intends to do. We are also joined by Mary Marsh from Kansas Wheat. News Release on New Center kswheat.com/wheatrx   00:23:06 – Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants:   Concluding today’s show is Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Dr. Sharon Ashworth, as she provides a preview of the August K-State Garden Hour presentation on the ecological benefits of native plants. K-State Garden Hour   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.

<ul> <li>Emerald Ash Borer</li> <li>Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials</li> <li>Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Emerald Ash Borer: Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator at Kansas Forest Service, begins the show with information for people about Emerald Ash Borer and how it is important to be proactive and watchful for this beetle. <a href="https://www.kansasforests.org/forest_health/current_pests/emeraldashborer.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emerald Ash Borer</a> 00:12:05 – Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials: The new Center on Vaccine Evaluation and Alternatives for Antimicrobials director, Jishu Shi, continues the show to discuss what the center intends to do. We are also joined by Mary Marsh from Kansas Wheat. <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-07/animal-vaccine-center7623.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">News Release on New Center</a> <a href="https://kswheat.com/growers/resources/kansas-wheat-rx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">kswheat.com/wheatrx</a> 00:23:06 – Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants:  Concluding today’s show is Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Dr. Sharon Ashworth, as she provides a preview of the August K-State Garden Hour presentation on the ecological benefits of native plants. <a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture/garden-hour/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">K-State Garden Hour</a> Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1483 - Emerald Ash Borer...Native Plants

 Farm Storage Facility Loan Upcoming Canola Meetings Picking a Calving Season    00:01:05 – Farm Storage Facility Loan:  Kim Cerny, Kansas FSA regional farm loan specialist, starts the show with information about the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan. She also mentions the discrimination financial assistance program. Farmers.gov 22007apply.gov 1-800-721-0970    00:12:05 – Upcoming Canola Meetings:  Continuing today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm and Scoular’s production origination manager Jordan Flynn to discuss upcoming meetings about canola in Oklahoma and Kansas. Informational Canola Meetings   00:23:03 – Picking a Calving Season:  K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts complete today’s show evaluating timing of calving season. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Dustin Pendell are the experts on this week’s segment. 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.

<ul> <li>Farm Storage Facility Loan</li> <li>Upcoming Canola Meetings</li> <li>Picking a Calving Season</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Farm Storage Facility Loan: Kim Cerny, Kansas FSA regional farm loan specialist, starts the show with information about the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan. She also mentions the discrimination financial assistance program. <a href="https://www.farmers.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Farmers.gov</a> <a href="https://22007apply.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">22007apply.gov</a> 1-800-721-0970  00:12:05 – Upcoming Canola Meetings: Continuing today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm and Scoular’s production origination manager Jordan Flynn to discuss upcoming meetings about canola in Oklahoma and Kansas. <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/2023/07/agriculture-canola-info-meetings.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Informational Canola Meetings</a> 00:23:03 – Picking a Calving Season: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts complete today’s show evaluating timing of calving season. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Dustin Pendell are the experts on this week’s segment. <a href="https://ksubci.org/category/bci-cattle-chat/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BCI Cattle Chat Podcast</a> <a href="https://ksubci.org/bovine-science-with-bci-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bovine Science with BCI Podcast</a> Email BCI at <a href="mailto:bci@ksu.edu">bci@ksu.edu</a> Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1482 - FSA Grain Storage Loan...Different Calving Seasons

 Farm Bill Conservation Programs Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control Increasing Milk Production    00:01:05 – Farm Bill Conservation Programs:  Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, and Gaye Benfer, assistant state conservationist for programs with NRCS, as they review how the farm bill and conservation programs are connected. nrcs.usda.gov   00:12:05 – Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control:  Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, and Giovanni Moore, K-State Research and Extension Research Fellow, continue the show discussing how different times of burning pasture impact individual insects and ticks.   00:23:03 – Increasing Milk Production:  Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to increase butterfat content and counter the drop in milk production due to the summer heat.   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.

<ul> <li>Farm Bill Conservation Programs</li> <li>Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control</li> <li>Increasing Milk Production</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Farm Bill Conservation Programs: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, and Gaye Benfer, assistant state conservationist for programs with NRCS, as they review how the farm bill and conservation programs are connected. <a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">nrcs.usda.gov</a> 00:12:05 – Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, and Giovanni Moore, K-State Research and Extension Research Fellow, continue the show discussing how different times of burning pasture impact individual insects and ticks. 00:23:03 – Increasing Milk Production: Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to increase butterfat content and counter the drop in milk production due to the summer heat. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1481 - Conservation Programs...Raising Milk Production

 Cattle Market and Report Space Impacting Agriculture Vole Control    00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Report: Lee Schulz, Iowa State livestock economist starts today's show with a cattle market update. He discusses how pre-report expectations compare to the released cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports.  Cattle on Feed Cattle Inventory   00:12:05 – Space Impacting Agriculture: Continuing the show is Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural economist, and Kathy Draeger from the University of Minnesota with how things happening in space could impact earth and agriculture. They say we are likely nearing another event.  EDEN   00:23:05 – Vole Control: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts completes today's show with information about voles and how to manage and control them.    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.

<ul> <li>Cattle Market and Report</li> <li>Space Impacting Agriculture</li> <li>Vole Control</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Report: Lee Schulz, Iowa State livestock economist starts today's show with a cattle market update. He discusses how pre-report expectations compare to the released cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports.  <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/m326m174z" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cattle on Feed</a> <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/h702q636h?locale=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cattle Inventory</a> 00:12:05 – Space Impacting Agriculture: Continuing the show is Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural economist, and Kathy Draeger from the University of Minnesota with how things happening in space could impact earth and agriculture. They say we are likely nearing another event.  <a href="https://extensiondisaster.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EDEN</a> 00:23:05 – Vole Control: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts completes today's show with information about voles and how to manage and control them.  Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1480 - Cattle Reports...Managing Voles

 Grain Market Impacts Rural Road Safety Summer Weather    00:01:05 – Grain Market Impacts: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. Dan reviews the futures and cash for Kansas crops as well as the likelihood of different outcomes.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Rural Road Safety: Ed Brokesh, assistant professor in K-State’s department of agricultural and biological engineering, continues the show with information about road safety. He discusses turning accidents and proper marking on machinery and trailers. Lighting and Marking on Agricultural Equipment ebrokesh@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Summer Weather: Rounding out this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with an outlook on the weather. He says summer brings severe weather and high 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 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.

<ul> <li>Grain Market Impacts</li> <li>Rural Road Safety</li> <li>Summer Weather</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Grain Market Impacts: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. Dan reviews the futures and cash for Kansas crops as well as the likelihood of different outcomes.  <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/obrien" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info</a> 00:12:05 – Rural Road Safety: Ed Brokesh, assistant professor in K-State’s department of agricultural and biological engineering, continues the show with information about road safety. He discusses turning accidents and proper marking on machinery and trailers. <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/22/2016-14571/lighting-and-marking-on-agricultural-equipment" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lighting and Marking on Agricultural Equipment</a> <a href="mailto:ebrokesh@ksu.edu">ebrokesh@ksu.edu</a> 00:23:05 – Summer Weather: Rounding out this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with an outlook on the weather. He says summer brings severe weather and high temperatures.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1479 - Impacting the Grain Market...Summer Weather

 Kansas Wheat Harvest Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff Active Insects in Kansas    00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest:  Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with information about the variability of wheat harvest in Kansas.    00:12:05 – Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff:  Continuing the show is K-State Extension entomology associate in Garden City, Anthony Zukoff, discussing fall armyworms. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and United Sorghum Checkoff Program's Norma Ritz Johnson to talk about developing value-added products. Fall Armyworm Agronomy eUpdate Crop Insects in Kansas Sorghum Checkoff   00:23:05 – Active Insects in Kansas:  Finishing today’s show is K-State horticulture entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, he says bagworms, Japanese beetle, squash bugs, blister beetles and two-spotted spider mites are all currently active.    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.

<ul> <li>Kansas Wheat Harvest</li> <li>Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff</li> <li>Active Insects in Kansas</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with information about the variability of wheat harvest in Kansas.  00:12:05 – Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State Extension entomology associate in Garden City, Anthony Zukoff, discussing fall armyworms. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and United Sorghum Checkoff Program's Norma Ritz Johnson to talk about developing value-added products. <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/fall-armyworm-activity-in-kansas-553-3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fall Armyworm Agronomy eUpdate</a> <a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=526&amp;pubId=13159" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Crop Insects in Kansas</a> <a href="https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sorghum Checkoff</a> 00:23:05 – Active Insects in Kansas: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticulture entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, he says bagworms, Japanese beetle, squash bugs, blister beetles and two-spotted spider mites are all currently active.  Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1478 - Harvesting Wheat...Active Insects for Producers and Homeowners

 Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems    00:01:05 – Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable:  Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information about a recent case involving a Canadian farmer agreeing to a contract with a thumbs-up emoji.   00:12:05 – K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team:  Helwig Farms quarter-scale tractor team advisors, Ed Brokesh and Ryan Zecha, and team members, Taylor Schroeder and Joseph Kueker, continue the show to discuss their recent success at an international quarter-scale tractor competition. Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team News Release   00:23:05 – Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems:  Completing today’s show is K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week’s experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Megan Rolf hold a conversation about picking bulls to reduce calving issues.   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.

<ul> <li>Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable</li> <li>K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team</li> <li>Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable: Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information about a recent case involving a Canadian farmer agreeing to a contract with a thumbs-up emoji. 00:12:05 – K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team: Helwig Farms quarter-scale tractor team advisors, Ed Brokesh and Ryan Zecha, and team members, Taylor Schroeder and Joseph Kueker, continue the show to discuss their recent success at an international quarter-scale tractor competition. <a href="https://bae.k-state.edu/student-organizations/tractor-team/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team</a> <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-06/tractor-team61923.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">News Release</a> 00:23:05 – Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems: Completing today’s show is K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week’s experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Megan Rolf hold a conversation about picking bulls to reduce calving issues.   <a href="https://ksubci.org/category/bci-cattle-chat/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BCI Cattle Chat Podcast</a> <a href="https://ksubci.org/bovine-science-with-bci-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bovine Science with BCI Podcast</a> Email BCI at <a href="mailto:bci@ksu.edu">bci@ksu.edu</a> Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1477 - Emoji Signs Contract...Picking a Bull

 Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders Homogenized Milk Prices    00:01:06 – Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s:  Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about the farm bill and agriculture policy in the 1990s. Decoupled payments is one thing that took place during this time and Jenny describes what they are and their impact.   00:12:05 – Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders:  K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show as he discusses household pests. He shares information and control methods for Japanese beetles and brown recluse spiders. Brown Recluse Spiders   00:23:08 – Homogenized Milk Prices:  Rounding out today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses price variation of a gallon of homogenized milk – for both consumers and dairy farmers – in the Central Milk Marketing Order.   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.

<ul> <li>Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s</li> <li>Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders</li> <li>Homogenized Milk Prices</li> </ul> 00:01:06 – Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about the farm bill and agriculture policy in the 1990s. Decoupled payments is one thing that took place during this time and Jenny describes what they are and their impact. 00:12:05 – Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show as he discusses household pests. He shares information and control methods for Japanese beetles and brown recluse spiders. <a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3133.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Recluse Spiders</a> 00:23:08 – Homogenized Milk Prices: Rounding out today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses price variation of a gallon of homogenized milk – for both consumers and dairy farmers – in the Central Milk Marketing Order. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1476 - '90s Agriculture Policy...Variations in Homogenized Milk Prices

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.

 Cattle Market, Imports and Exports New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture Low Ponds    00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Imports and Exports:  Beginning today's show is an Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He also discusses the market as it relates to imports and exports. Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter   00:12:05 – New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture:  Continuing the show is Jane Schuh, director of research for K-State Research and Extension, she discusses why she is excited to be joining Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension. News Release on Jane Schuh   00:23:07 – Low Ponds:  Joe Gerken, fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today’s show with information and concerns about low ponds. Joe explains why recent rains have not corrected this concern.   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.

<ul> <li>Cattle Market, Imports and Exports</li> <li>New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture</li> <li>Low Ponds</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Imports and Exports: Beginning today's show is an Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He also discusses the market as it relates to imports and exports. <a href="https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/beef-extension/cow-calf-corner-the-newsletter-archives/2023/july-10-2023.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter</a> 00:12:05 – New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture: Continuing the show is Jane Schuh, director of research for K-State Research and Extension, she discusses why she is excited to be joining Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension. <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/2023/05/agriculture-jane-schuh-director-of-research.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">News Release on Jane Schuh</a> 00:23:07 – Low Ponds: Joe Gerken, fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today’s show with information and concerns about low ponds. Joe explains why recent rains have not corrected this concern. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1475 - Cattle Market Update...Low Water in Ponds

 International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1 International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2 Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas    00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1:  Beginning today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and senior economist with the International Grains Program Guy Allen as they discuss domestic and international grain markets with the recent release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA.    00:12:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2:  Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen continue the show and conversation about the recent WASDE report. Guy also covers the U.S. dollar index and international freight market. July WASDE Report Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas:  Finishing this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. This past week parts of Kansas got substantial rain, however certain places got hail with their precipitation.   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.

<ul> <li>International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1</li> <li>International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2</li> <li>Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and senior economist with the International Grains Program Guy Allen as they discuss domestic and international grain markets with the recent release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA.  00:12:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2: Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen continue the show and conversation about the recent WASDE report. Guy also covers the U.S. dollar index and international freight market. <a href="https://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">July WASDE Report</a> <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/obrien" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info</a> 00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas: Finishing this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. This past week parts of Kansas got substantial rain, however certain places got hail with their precipitation. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1474 - WASDE Report...Precipitation in Kansas

 Nutrient Deficiency in Crops Palmer Amaranth and Kochia Growing Tomatoes    00:01:07 – Nutrient Deficiency in Crops:  Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State nutrient management specialist, begins today’s show discussing how to identify nutrient deficiency in soybeans. There are multiple reasons that producers could be seeing this in their fields. Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn   00:12:05 – Palmer Amaranth and Kochia:  Keeping the show going is K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, with information about Palmer amaranth and kochia, she reviews how these weeds can be managed by producers.  Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest   00:23:02 – Growing Tomatoes:  K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, concludes today’s show. He says temperatures have not been optimal for tomatoes and that tomato growers may be noticing that their otherwise healthy plants are failing to produce fruit.    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.

<ul> <li>Nutrient Deficiency in Crops</li> <li>Palmer Amaranth and Kochia</li> <li>Growing Tomatoes</li> </ul> 00:01:07 – Nutrient Deficiency in Crops: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State nutrient management specialist, begins today’s show discussing how to identify nutrient deficiency in soybeans. There are multiple reasons that producers could be seeing this in their fields. <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/identifying-nutrient-deficiency-symptoms-in-soybeans-551-5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans</a> <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/plant-analysis-for-testing-nutrient-levels-in-corn-551-4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn</a> 00:12:05 – Palmer Amaranth and Kochia: Keeping the show going is K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, with information about Palmer amaranth and kochia, she reviews how these weeds can be managed by producers.  <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/palmer-amaranth-control-in-grain-sorghum-552-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum</a> <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/controlling-weeds-after-wheat-harvest-551-3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest</a> 00:23:02 – Growing Tomatoes: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, concludes today’s show. He says temperatures have not been optimal for tomatoes and that tomato growers may be noticing that their otherwise healthy plants are failing to produce fruit.  Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1473 - Nutrient Deficiency...Failing Tomatoes

 General CRP and Rural Energy Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences When to Castrate Calves    00:01:05 – General CRP and Rural Energy:  We begin today’s show with Nicole Welborn, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, to discuss general CRP. Also joining is USDA’s Rod Bain, Deborah Yocum, Tom Vilsack and Kamala Neal with information about a program to improve rural energy. Farmers.gov rd.usda.gov   00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences:  Ashlee Westerhold, the director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, continues the show with an opportunity for north central Kansas producers to learn more about farm and ranch transitioning. Transition Conferences ashleecw@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – When to Castrate Calves:  Concluding today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts with a conversation about when to castrate calves, joining is Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson.     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.

<ul> <li>General CRP and Rural Energy</li> <li>Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences</li> <li>When to Castrate Calves</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – General CRP and Rural Energy: We begin today’s show with Nicole Welborn, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, to discuss general CRP. Also joining is USDA’s Rod Bain, Deborah Yocum, Tom Vilsack and Kamala Neal with information about a program to improve rural energy. <a href="https://www.farmers.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Farmers.gov</a> <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">rd.usda.gov</a> 00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: Ashlee Westerhold, the director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, continues the show with an opportunity for north central Kansas producers to learn more about farm and ranch transitioning. <a href="https://www.agkansitions.org/conferences" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Transition Conferences</a> <a href="mailto:ashleecs@ksu.edu">ashleecw@ksu.edu</a> 00:23:05 – When to Castrate Calves: Concluding today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts with a conversation about when to castrate calves, joining is Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1472 - General CRP...Castrating Calves

 Farm Policy in the 2000s New Mesonet Tools for Producers Milk in School and Ice Cream    00:01:05 – Farm Policy in the 2000s:  Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about agriculture policy and the food and farm bill in the 2000s.    00:12:05 – New Mesonet Tools for Producers:  Continuing the show is Kansas State University’s Chip Redmond, A.J. Tarpoff and Jonathan Aguilar as they talk about the evapotranspiration and animal comfort forecasting tools which are new on the Mesonet for producers to use.  Evapotranspiration Tool Animal Comfort Forecast   00:23:05 – Milk in Schools and Ice Cream:  Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he covers the topics of reducing added sugars in flavored milks for the school lunch program and National Ice Cream Day.     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.

<ul> <li>Farm Policy in the 2000s</li> <li>New Mesonet Tools for Producers</li> <li>Milk in School and Ice Cream</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Farm Policy in the 2000s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about agriculture policy and the food and farm bill in the 2000s.  00:12:05 – New Mesonet Tools for Producers: Continuing the show is Kansas State University’s Chip Redmond, A.J. Tarpoff and Jonathan Aguilar as they talk about the evapotranspiration and animal comfort forecasting tools which are new on the Mesonet for producers to use.  <a href="http://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/et/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Evapotranspiration Tool</a> <a href="http://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/animal/forecast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Comfort Forecast</a> 00:23:05 – Milk in Schools and Ice Cream: Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he covers the topics of reducing added sugars in flavored milks for the school lunch program and National Ice Cream Day. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1471 - 2000s Farm Bill...Mesonet Tools for Producers

 Movement in the Cattle Market Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes    00:01:05 – Movement in the Cattle Market:  Starting today’s show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She also discusses an acreage report on corn and cow slaughter numbers.   LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report:  The show continues with Karen Blakeslee, K-State Extension associate in food science, with food safety considerations when taking food to the field. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam as they discuss the latest hogs and pigs report. Extension Food Safety Website   00:23:05 – Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes:  Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist concludes today’s show by sharing information about red foxes and coyotes in urban areas.     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.

<ul> <li>Movement in the Cattle Market</li> <li>Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report</li> <li>Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Movement in the Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She also discusses an acreage report on corn and cow slaughter numbers.  <a href="https://www.lmic.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> LMIC.info</a> 00:12:05 – Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report: The show continues with Karen Blakeslee, K-State Extension associate in food science, with food safety considerations when taking food to the field. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam as they discuss the latest hogs and pigs report. <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extension Food Safety Website</a> 00:23:05 – Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist concludes today’s show by sharing information about red foxes and coyotes in urban areas. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1470 - Cattle Market...Urban Foxes and Coyotes

 Grain Market Update Wheat Disease at Harvest Recent Rain in Kansas    00:01:05 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with an outlook on the grain market. He discusses how the weather in the eastern corn belt has impacted the market.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Wheat Disease at Harvest:  Continuing the show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, with disease considerations during wheat harvest. She covers Fusarium head blight, common bunt, black point, sooty molds and loose smut.   Agronomy eUpdate Article Bookstore   00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with a weather update. He says part of Kansas received rain this past week and with that rain there was wind, lightning and hail.     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.

<ul> <li>Grain Market Update</li> <li>Wheat Disease at Harvest</li> <li>Recent Rain in Kansas</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with an outlook on the grain market. He discusses how the weather in the eastern corn belt has impacted the market.  <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/obrien" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info</a> 00:12:05 – Wheat Disease at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, with disease considerations during wheat harvest. She covers Fusarium head blight, common bunt, black point, sooty molds and loose smut.   <a href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/wheat-harvest-identifying-disease-problems-and-setting-harvest-priorities-551-9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Agronomy eUpdate Article</a> <a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a> 00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with a weather update. He says part of Kansas received rain this past week and with that rain there was wind, lightning and hail. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1469 - Grain Market...Harvesting with Wheat Diseases

 Kansas Wheat Harvest Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer Kansas Weather Impacts Plants    00:01:06 – Kansas Wheat Harvest:  Starting today’s show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with how wheat harvest in Kansas is going. Parts of the state are done while others haven’t started.   Kswheat.com   00:12:05 – Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer:  K-State Extension crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show with an update about chinch bugs and information on dectes soybean stem borer. He says this is the worst chinch bugs have been since the 1980s.   00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Impacts Plants: Finishing the show is the director of the K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, Judy O’Mara, as she discusses the impact Kansas weather can have on trees, shrubs and plants and how the lab and Extension agents can help homeowners identify and solve plant problems.     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.

<ul> <li>Kansas Wheat Harvest</li> <li>Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer</li> <li>Kansas Weather Impacts Plants</li> </ul> 00:01:06 – Kansas Wheat Harvest: Starting today’s show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with how wheat harvest in Kansas is going. Parts of the state are done while others haven’t started.  <a href="https://kswheat.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Kswheat.com</a> 00:12:05 – Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer: K-State Extension crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show with an update about chinch bugs and information on dectes soybean stem borer. He says this is the worst chinch bugs have been since the 1980s. 00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Impacts Plants: Finishing the show is the director of the K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, Judy O’Mara, as she discusses the impact Kansas weather can have on trees, shrubs and plants and how the lab and Extension agents can help homeowners identify and solve plant problems. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1468 - Wheat Harvest...Weather Impacts Plants

 Agricultural Cases Farm Financial Crisis Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens    00:01:05 – Agricultural Cases:  Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, with knowledge on recent cases involving agriculture. Today's conversation includes a takings case, a bridge obstruction ruining a crop and the importance of a buy-sell agreement.  Link to Roger's Blog Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Farm Financial Crisis:  Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist continues the show with history about agriculture policy and the farm bill. She talks about the farm financial crisis and freedom to farm.    00:23:05 – Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens:  Concluding the show today is Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with the Beef Cattle Institute. On this segment of Ask the Experts they converse about when to pull bulls out of breeding pens.  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.

<ul> <li>Agricultural Cases</li> <li>Farm Financial Crisis</li> <li>Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Agricultural Cases: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, with knowledge on recent cases involving agriculture. Today's conversation includes a takings case, a bridge obstruction ruining a crop and the importance of a buy-sell agreement.  <a href="https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/agriculturallaw/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Roger's Blog</a> <a href="https://agmanager.info/contributors/mceowen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Roger on AgManager.info</a> 00:12:05 – Farm Financial Crisis: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist continues the show with history about agriculture policy and the farm bill. She talks about the farm financial crisis and freedom to farm.  00:23:05 – Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens: Concluding the show today is Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with the Beef Cattle Institute. On this segment of Ask the Experts they converse about when to pull bulls out of breeding pens.  <a href="https://ksubci.org/category/bci-cattle-chat/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BCI Cattle Chat Podcast</a> <a href="https://ksubci.org/bovine-science-with-bci-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bovine Science with BCI Podcast</a> Email BCI at <a href="mailto:bci@ksu.edu">bci@ksu.edu</a> Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1467 - Agricultural Law...Bulls Out of Breeding Pens

 Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs Blue-Green Algae    00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor:  K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He talks about feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor. June Meat Demand Monitor Feedlot Returns   00:12:05 – Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs:  Continuing the show is Bob Larson, K-State professor of production medicine in the college of veterinary medicine, discussing livestock care as people are hauling their animals to fairs. He says water, air movement and shade are important to remember when it comes to the heat.    Heat Stress and Considerations for Fair and Show Season Vet Med Summer Camp   00:23:05 – Blue-Green Algae:  Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show with information about blue-green algae. He reviews how to identify and test it and the concerns that come from blue-green algae.      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.

<ul> <li>Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor</li> <li>Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs</li> <li>Blue-Green Algae</li> </ul> 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He talks about feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor. <a href="https://agmanager.info/meat-demand-monitor-overview-consumer-trends-and-available-resources-industry" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">June Meat Demand Monitor</a> <a href="https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/cattle-finishing-historical-and-projected-returns/cattle-feeding-returns-june-2023" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feedlot Returns</a> 00:12:05 – Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs: Continuing the show is Bob Larson, K-State professor of production medicine in the college of veterinary medicine, discussing livestock care as people are hauling their animals to fairs. He says water, air movement and shade are important to remember when it comes to the heat.   <a href="https://ksubci.org/2021/06/03/heat-stress-and-considerations-for-fair-and-show-season/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Heat Stress and Considerations for Fair and Show Season</a> <a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/asp/rocks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vet Med Summer Camp</a> 00:23:05 – Blue-Green Algae: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show with information about blue-green algae. He reviews how to identify and test it and the concerns that come from blue-green algae.  Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>. 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.

1466 - Meat Demand Monitor...Blue-Green Algae

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.

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