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Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor May Statewide and Agronomy Groundbreaking Using Bird Feeders   00:01:06 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses the May Meat Demand Monitor and a special Meat Demand Monitor for Memorial Day and grilling season. May Meat Demand Monitor on AgManager.info Special Meat Demand Monitor on AgManger.info gtonsor@ksu.edu    00:12:08 – K-State May Statewide and Agronomy Groundbreaking: K-State’s College of Agriculture Dean and Director of K-State Research and Extension, Ernie Minton, continues Monday’s show with a Statewide update and information on the Agronomy Research and Innovation Center groundbreaking. Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter   00:23:05 – Using Bird Feeders: Concluding today’s show is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, as he continues his conversation about feeding wildlife. There might be more consequences to bird feeders than previously thought. Drew's past interview on Agriculture Today   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.  

Grain Market Update, Crop Progress and Risk Management White Heads in Wheat Change in the Weather Pattern   00:01:06 – Grain Market Update, Crop Progress and Risk Management: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update. He discusses crop progress, the Brazilian corn crop and risk management. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:06 – White Heads in Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, continues today’s show with different causes of white heads in wheat. There are many reasons producers could be seeing white in their fields. Possible Causes for White Heads in Wheat Article   00:23:05 – Change in the Weather Pattern: Rounding out this week’s shows is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. Chip says there is hope that Kansas will soon see a change in the weather pattern.       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.

Heat Stress Management for Cattle Heat Stress Management for Cattle Part Two and Sackett v. EPA Drought-Proof Landscape   00:01:07 – Heat Stress Management for Cattle: K-State beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff starts today’s show by discussing cattle heat stress. He says it is vital that cattle have time to cool off at night to dissipate heat from the day.     00:12:10 – Heat Stress Management for Cattle Part Two and Sackett v. EPA: Today’s show continues with A.J. Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian, as he continues the conversation about reducing heat stress for cattle. We are also joined by Kansas Livestock Association’s Scarlett Hagins with the decision from the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court Case. A.J.'s Article on Managing Heat Stress Animal Comfort on Kansas Mesonet Sign-up for KSU's Beef Tips Newsletter   00:23:03 – Drought-Proof Landscape: Finishing today’s show is K-State Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, Matthew McKernan, with six ways to drought-proof a Kansas landscape.     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.  

FSA Farm Operating Loan Kansas Land Values Checking Cattle at Pasture   00:01:06 – FSA Farm Operating Loan: Josh Ridder, farm loan chief with Kansas FSA, begins today’s show. He discusses Farm Service Agency’s farm operating loan and the youth loan program.  Farmers.gov Farm Loan Tools with FSA   00:12:06 – Kansas Land Values: Continuing today’s show is K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, with the new Kansas Agricultural Land Values and Trends. She says that this report provides a lot of data to people interested in Kansas agricultural land.  Kansas Land Values Book on AgManager   00:23:07 – Checking Cattle at Pasture: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts concludes this Wednesday’s show with a conversation on how often cattle producers should be checking their cattle out at pasture. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster answer this listener’s question. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email 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.

Cattle Market Update Feeding Deer Mastitis this Summer   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting today’s show is Lee Schulz, Iowa State University Extension livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Lee discusses recent farm labor and cold storage reports from the USDA. Lee's article Cold Storage Farm Labor   00:12:05 – Feeding Deer: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues the show with information about deer and things to consider when deciding to feed them because people might be feeding more wildlife than just deer.   00:23:04 – Mastitis this Summer: Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at three things dairy farmers can do to reduce the spread of summer mastitis. Because of the conditions, dairy farmers often see an increase in mastitis in the herd during the summer.   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.  

Grain Market Update Fusarium Head Blight Waiting for Moisture   00:01:06 – Grain Market Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today’s show with a grain market update. Kansas producers are in the fields planting and the corn and soybean futures look to be expecting a good crop.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:07 – Fusarium Head Blight: Continuing today’s show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre on fusarium head blight in wheat, also known as scab. She discusses causes, symptoms and fungicides for scab.  Fusarium Risk Tool Kelsey's Agronomy eUpdate Fungicide Efficacy Ratings   00:23:06 – Waiting for Moisture: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, competes this week’s programs with a weather update. He is holding out hope until mid-June for more moisture in Kansas.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by 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..

Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 1 Adopting Technology in Agriculutre, Part2 Controlling Weeds at Home   00:01:05 – Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 1: Today’s show begins with Tomas Nilsson, faculty member at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, and Terry Griffin, K-State cropping systems economist. The pair discusses challenges technology faces when trying to be adopted by producers in agriculture.   00:12:08 – Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 2: Tomas and Terry continue the show with what Tomas has found from his research in Canada about technology adoption in agriculture. Terry provides insight on Canada’s similarities to Kansas. Link to Tomas' report Link to Tomas' presentation Link to Terry's past interview Link to Terry's USDA report   00:23:03 – Controlling Weeds at Home: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, wraps up today’s show by discussing some options for killing, or at least, controlling weeds in the vegetable garden and home landscape.   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.

The Swampbuster Act Learn More About Wheat Are Knowing Birth Weights Important?   00:01:07 – The Swampbuster Act, Then and Now: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show with an ag law update. He discusses the Swampbuster Act, Grassley Amendment and the Foster Case. Link to Roger's blog post   00:12:05 – Events to Learn More About Wheat: The show continues with Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as he explains upcoming events where attendees have the opportunity to learn about wheat. The K-State Wheat Plot Tours, Wheat Rx and In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School at K-State are all currently taking place or are very soon. Link to K-State Wheat Plot Tours Link to Wheat Rx Link to In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School   00:23:05 – Are Knowing Birth Weights Important?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts round out today’s show with a conversation about the value of birth weights. 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.  

KFMA Executive Summary Overview KFMA's Associations 2022 Economic Review Preparing Dairy Supplies for the Year   00:01:08 – KFMA Executive Summary Overview: The show begins with Kansas Farm Management Association Executive Director, Mark Dikeman. He gives an overview of the 2022 KFMA Executive Summary. Link to KFMA on AgManager.info Link to KFMA's 2022 Executive Summary   00:12:01 – KFMA's Associations 2022 Economic Review: Kansas Farm Management Extension Ag Economists, Glenn Conover, Trenton Hargrave, Lucas Sudbeck, Dillon Rapp, Clay Simons and Lindsay Bryant continue today’s show as they discuss how 2022 faired for producers in their association from the KFMA Executive Summary.   00:23:00 – Preparing Dairy Supplies for the Year: Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He says there may be limited straw available for bedding this year and dairy farmers should secure their supplies.      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.

        Cattle Market Update         Mental Health in Agriculture         Why a Pond isn't Clear   00:01:09 – Cattle Market Update: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He says producers may currently be having to reduce their herds this year but hopefully with more moisture that will change. derrell.peel@okstate.edu Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter   00:12:05 – Mental Health in Agriculture:The show continues with Cottonwood Extension District’s agriculture and natural resources agent Alicia Boor as she discusses mental health. Agriculture is often a stressful career so Alicia shares tips to help overcome difficult times. Link to Stress and Resiliency Team Link to Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services Link to Farm Management on AgManager.info   00:23:11 – Why a Pond isn't Clear: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show talking about why ponds aren’t clear. He says the ponds are usually still fine for livestock to drink from.   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

        Waiting for Harvest in the Grain Markets         Celebrating Beef Month         Improvement in the Drought Monitor   00:01:07 – Waiting for Harvest in the Grain Markets: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist with a grain market update. He says there are some differences in bushels per acre predictions but we will have to wait until combines get into the fields to know.   Link to Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Celebrating Beef Month: Travis O’Quinn, K-State meat scientist, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian continue today’s show by discussing how the beef industry has evolved in past years. Consumer preferences and how cattle are cared for continue to adapt.    00:23:05 – Improvement in the Drought Monitor: Concluding this week’s programming is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weekly weather update. He says the drought monitor in Kansas is showing some improvement because of recent rain.   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. 

        Day Two Observations from the 2023 Winter Wheat Tour         An Update on Army Cutworms, Army Worms and Alfalfa Weevils         The Kansas Garden Guide Will Help All Gardeners   00:01:00 – Day Two Observations from the 2023 Winter Wheat Tour: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with a day two update from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas. He says they saw more abandoned fields and calculated a lower yield on the route.    Link to Kansas Wheat   00:12:00 – An Update on Army Cutworms, Army Worms and Alfalfa Weevils: The show continues with Jeff Whitworth, Extension field crop entomologist, with an update on army cutworms, army worms and alfalfa weevils. Certain insects are more of a nuisance while others can cause damage to crops.    Link to publication 00:23:00 – The Kansas Garden Guide Will Help All Gardeners: Rebecca McMahon, administrator of K-State’s local food systems program and one of the authors of the new Kansas Garden Guide, says the guide contains valuable information on planning, planting, growing and harvesting a variety of fruits and vegetables in Kansas’ difficult climate. http://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/S51.pdf 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.    

        Grassland CRP and Continuous CRP Opportunities         A Report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour         BCI’s Ask the Experts: Supplementing Cattle vs Planting Warm Season Forage   00:01:00 – Grassland CRP and Continuous CRP Opportunities: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural programs specialist, Nicole Welborn. She provides information about grassland CRP and continuous CRP opportunities from FSA. Link to FSA Link to USDA   00:12:00 – A Report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato continues today’s show with a report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas. On Tuesday they travelled the northern part of the state and Romulo says they saw many abandoned fields and can expect yields to be lower than last year.   00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts finish today’s show with a conversation on supplementing cattle versus planting warm season forage.   BCI Cattle Chat Podcast (BCI Cattle Chat (ksubci.org))   If have you beef cattle questions for the BCI Ask the Experts team – send them an email 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.

        A Conversation with K-State President Richard Linton         Highlights from USDA’s Latest WASDE Report         Keeping the Herd Cool This Spring and Summer   00:01:00 – A Conversation with K-State President Richard Linton: Kansas State University’s President, Richard Linton begins today’s show as he touches on the recent groundbreaking and discusses his Presidential Community events. He says his favorite thing to use when building relationships is listening.   Link to Regional Community Visits Link to Next-Gen K-State   00:12:00 – Highlights from USDA’s Latest WASDE Report: Continuing today’s show is Guy Allen, senior economist with the International Grain Program at K-State, as he highlights portions of the recent WASDE report from the USDA.   Link to WASDE report   00:23:00 – Keeping the Herd Cool This Spring and Summer: Today’s show finishes with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He covers several “best practices” for keeping the herd cool this spring and summer, including feedline sprinkling systems, fans and adding extra water space along fence lines.   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.  

        Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices         Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas         Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production   00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices: Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. She reviews retail meat prices and the recent consumer price index.                   Link to LMIC 00:12:00 – Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas: The show continues with Rebecca George, visiting scholar from Australia, and Dan Moser, associate dean in the College of Agriculture, as they discuss Rebecca’s time at K-State. She got to experience and learn about Kansas and the Midwest, as K-State students also got to learn about her home.   00:23:00 – Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production: Monday’s show finishes with Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, as he discusses landowners versus biologist’s perceptions of game bird production.                   Link to the article discussed in today’s show                 Link to more information about predator versus habitat management     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.    

        Grain Market Update: USDA’s WASDE Report         Nutritional Impact on Embryo Survival         Kansas Agricultural Weather: More Rain in the Same Areas  00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: USDA’s WASDE Report: We begin today’s show with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien. He discusses how the recent weather could affect the market and the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates that come out Friday, May 12 at 11 a.m. 00:12:00 – Nutritional Impact on Embryo Survival: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproductive specialist, continues today's show as she talks about the impact nutrition can have on embryo survival. She reminds producers that nutrition is one of many factors that contribute to embryo survival.   Link to Sandy’s article   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes this week’s shows. Chip thinks the places that have been getting rain may get more.    Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.    

        Reasons Why Cattle Could be Lame         Proper Pesticide Use and the Value of Labels         Several Insect Pests to be Aware of   00:01:00 – Reasons Why Cattle Could be Lame: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff begins today’s show as he discusses different reasons cattle could be lame. He also reminds producers of the importance of having a relationship with a veterinarian to care for livestock.   Link to lameness article   00:12:00 – Proper Pesticide Use and the Value of Labels: Today’s show continues with K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, reviewing proper pesticide use and the value of the label on pesticides. We are also joined by Mary Marsh from Kansas Wheat with information about the upcoming Wheat Rx.   Link to proper pesticide use article Link to pesticide licensure article   Wheat Rx   00:23:00 – Several Insect Pests to be Aware of: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd discussing a number of insect pests to be aware of, including bagworms, boxwood leaf miner, aphids and asparagus beetles.    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.  

        Agricultural Law Update: Foreign Ownership and WOTUS         Partnership for a Canola and Soybean Crushing Plant         BCI’s Ask the Experts: Castrating Versus Branding Calves   00:01:00 – Agricultural Law Update: Foreign Ownership and WOTUS: We begin today's show with Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn University Law professor, with an agricultural law update. He discusses foreign ownership of agricultural land, Waters of the United States and fines and liabilities that producers could be concerned about if their work creates smoke or dust across a road.    00:12:00 – Partnership for a Canola and Soybean Crushing Plant: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, and Ed Prosser, Scoular’s senior vice president of emerging businesses, continues today's show with information on the partnership between Scoular and K-State for a canola and soybean crushing plant in Goodland, Kansas.    Link to dates for educational events    Link to form to fill out to learn more about Scoular buying canola  00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Concluding today's show is the Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts. Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers review castrating versus banding calves.  BCI Cattle Chat Podcast (BCI Cattle Chat (ksubci.org))   Bovine Science with BCI Podcast (Bovine Science with BCI (ksubci.org))   If have you beef cattle questions for the BCI Ask the Experts team – send them an email 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.  

        Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microbiomes         How Two Water-Related House Bills Will Impact Kansas         Making Strides in Reducing Somatic Cell Counts 00:01:00 – Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microbiomes: We begin today’s show with K-State assistant professor in the Division of Biology, Sonny Lee. He recently received the CAREER award that will support his study of the interaction between plants and their soil microbiomes. 00:12:00 – How Two Water-Related House Bills Will Impact Kansas: Susan Metzger, associate director for agriculture and Extension at K-State and the Director of KCARE, continues today’s show to review the recent House Bills, 2302 and 2279. She shares how they will impact Kansas.   Link to House Bill 2203: hb2302_enrolled.pdf (kslegislature.org)   00:23:00 – Making Strides in Reducing Somatic Cell Counts: Today’s show finishes with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He says even in the summer, Kansas dairy producers are making progress in reducing somatic cell counts in the herd.   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.    

        Cattle Market Report and April Meat Demand Monitor         Allen Featherstone Named a Distinguished Professor         Handling Undesired Species in Ponds   00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and April Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts this week’s programming with our cattle market update. He reviews this past week’s cattle markets and gives updates on the April meat demand monitor. Link to AgManager AgManager.info | AgManager.info   00:12:00 – Allen Featherstone Named a Distinguished Professor: We continue today's show with Allen Featherstone, K-State agricultural economics professor and department head, as he discusses being named a distinguished professor at K-State. He mentions important mentors and explains significant moments in his career.   00:23:00 – Handling Undesired Species in Ponds: Today’s show concludes with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken. He shares information about unexpected and undesired species in ponds and how to handle them. Link to Wildlife and Fisheries K-State Extension Wildlife Management   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.