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Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien explains the response in the futures markets as a result of hope for precipitation this fall and the potential for exporting of grain out of Ukraine   00:12:00 – A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide: The 2022 Wheat Variety Guide is broken down by K-State wheat and forage specialist Romulo Lollato, and wheat pathology specialist Kelsey Anderson Onofre   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has information on the precipitation received in all four corners of the state this past week, as well as a review of the recently-released weather outlook for September   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.

August WASDE Report Grain Science Department Highlight Harvesting Apples and Pears   00:01:04—August WASDE Report— Senior economist with the International Grains Program at K-State, Guy Allen, gives producers an in-depth look at the commodities market on a global scale by analyzing the latest WASDE report – he specifically gives valuable details on the global weather conditions and the continued strength in the United States dollar AgManager WASDE Report Analysis 00:12:05 —Grain Science Department Highlight — Interim department head for the K-State Grain Science Department, Hulya Dogan, and two of her students – senior in bakery science and management, Riley Smith, and first year master student Andrew Dorsch - provide an overview of the one-of-a-kind department and the unique opportunities available to its students Grain Science Department Website 00:23:05—Harvesting Apples and Pears —  K-State horticulturist Ward Upham closes out today’s program and offers tips on determining when it is time to harvest apples and pears   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.

Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Feeding Rumensin to Gestating and Lactating Cows   00:01:00 – Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, joins us for this week’s ag law update where he shares a case related to large scale dicamba spray drift damage on a Missouri peach farm and corporate minimum tax changes in the recent Inflation Reduction Act Roger's Blog 00:12:00 – Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, discusses the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) and what listeners can do to take part in the program CoCoRaHS Website 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: BCI’s Ask the Experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larsen answer a question on feeding Rumensin to gestating and lactating cows BCI Cattle Chat 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 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.

1252—2022 Ag Summit… Pests Spotted in Garden City and Ellsworth County KDA Secretary Mike Beam Sorghum Midge and Sorghum Aphid Spotted in Kansas Milk Lines   00:01:05—KDA Secretary Mike Beam— Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Mike Beam, discusses the upcoming 2022 Ag Summit, drought conditions, the 2023 Farm Bill, and the role that he sees K-State playing in ensuring the future of agriculture in the state of Kansas and beyond 2022 Ag Growth Summit Website 00:12:08 —Sorghum Midge and Sorghum Aphid Spotted in Kansas — K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, and Midway District crop production agent, Craig Dinkel, cover two pests that they have recently come across in Garden City and Ellsworth County – sorghum midge and sorghum aphid  Sorghum Pest Management Guide 00:23:12—Milk Lines — We end with K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, he covers methods to get through the upcoming forage season on this week’s Milk 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 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.

Inflation and Consumer Demand The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back Converting Fields of Fescue for Wildlife   00:01:00 – Inflation and Consumer Demand: In this week’s cattle market report, K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, shares the extent to which inflation has finally started to affect an area of consumer demand   00:12:00 – The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back: Jeff Whitworth, a K-State field crop entomologist, discusses a unique pest that he has not seen in Kansas in several years – the sugarcane rootstalk weevil   00:23:00 – Converting Fields of Fescue for Wildlife: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist Drew Ricketts, shares a recent study that compared two methods of converting fields of fescue into native habitat that better suits local wildlife   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.

Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien provides information regarding pre-report estimates for both the upcoming USDA Crop Production and WASDE Reports   00:12:00 – Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science: Cassie Jones, K-State professor and teaching coordinator in the Department of Animal Science, highlights what enrollment currently looks like, what opportunities exist for animal science students at K-State, and new faculty this fall   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond shares the current status of the drought monitor and the potential for rain next week    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.  

FDA Antimicrobial Regulations Irrigation Management Decisions Current Kansas Pests   00:01:09—FDA Antimicrobial Regulations— Brian Lubbers, associate professor in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and certified veterinary pharmacologist, provides information on upcoming antimicrobial regulations outlined by the FDA and what these regulations will really mean for producers FDA Guidance for Industry #263 Guidance for Industry #263: Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers and Ranchers 00:12:09 —Irrigation Management Decisions— K-State water Extension specialist, Jonathan Aguilar, discusses what producers need to know when it comes to making irrigation decision when experiencing drought conditions and what to do when it actually rain Mobile Irrigation Lab Website 00:23:04—Current Kansas Pests — We end with K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, providing an update on a number of insect pests currently active in Kansas, including cicada killers and mimosa webworms   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.  

FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture: BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Forage Quality Concerns   00:01:00 – FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle: State executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, discusses FSA opportunities for producers to seek some relief from on-going drought and help with holding on to their herd   00:12:00 – Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture: Terry Griffin, K-State precision ag economist, covers the recently released Space Environment Engineering and Science Applications Workshop – Ionospheric Impacts (SEESAW-II) report, space weather, and the real impacts that these ionospheric weather events can have on agriculture SEESAW-II Report Space Plowboy Website 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, Brad White, Steve Ensley, and Blaine Johnson answer a question regarding forage quality concerns in late summer BCI Cattle Chat 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 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.

2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One 2022 Wheat Performance Test Part Two Milk Lines   00:01:10—2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One— In part one of this two-part series, Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance tests coordinator, shares the result of the 2022 wheat performance test including what diseases and insects were prevalent this past year and environmental challenges Wheat Crop Performance Tests Wheat Variety Guide 2022 KSRE Bookstore Website KSRE Bookstore Phone Number (785)532-7938 and Email orderpub@kstate.edu Colorado Wheat Variety Database Website Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains  00:12:05 —2022 Wheat Performance Test Part Two— In part two of this series, Jane Lingenfelser shares what region specific varieties had the best yields across the state of Kansas and how those varieties compared to the top performers in the past Wheat Crop Performance Test Results Wheat Variety Guide 2022 KSRE Bookstore Website KSRE Bookstore Phone Number (785)532-7938 and Email orderpub@kstate.edu Colorado Wheat Variety Database Website Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains  00:23:04—Milk Lines — K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, discusses the record high milk prices seen in June and July and the strength in current milk demand on this week’s Milk 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 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.

USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms Threats Against Monarch Butterflies and Sturgeon   00:01:00 – USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports: Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz covers two recent USDA reports. One deals with land values and the other with U.S. beef exports for the first half of the year USDA Land Values Summary Farmland Values Decision Making Tool  00:12:00 – A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, provides information on a pest that nearly all producers should be wary of this fall – fall armyworms 00:23:00 – Threats Against Monarch Butterflies and Sturgeon: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken covers the latest Red List and the current threats against Monarch Butterflies and all species of sturgeon IUCN Red List 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.

Continued Strength in the Cash Market Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Continued Strength in the Cash Market: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the continuous strength in cash markets in the southeastern portion of the state and the effects of ongoing weather concerns   00:12:00 – Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef specialist, discusses nitrate concerns as a result of the persistent drought conditions across the state and considerations producers should be mindful of when deciding what to feed their cattle   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond covers which parts of the state received some much-needed rain and its impact on the drought monitor     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.

Making ARC-CO and PLC Decisions Wheat Rx Programs Replanting Irises   00:01:17—Making ARC-C- and PLC Decisions— Rich Llewellyn, K-State ag econ Extension assistant, joins us to discuss year averages to aid producers in making their ARC-CO and PLC decisions for the upcoming farm bill, the effects of rising interest rates, and what to expect at the upcoming Risk and Profit Conference and Agricultural Lenders Conferences Ag Manager Website Risk and Profit Conference Ag Lenders Conferences 00:12:06 —Wheat Rx Programs— K-State wheat and forage specialist, Romulo Lollato, shares insightful information on upcoming Wheat Rx Programs which will provide attendees with information on how to overcome wheat challenges with increasing both yield and quality Wheat Rx Event - August 9th Wheat Rx Event - August 10th 00:23:05—Replanting Irises — K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, explains how to divide and replant iris to control overgrowth and increase bloom quality   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.

Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts Discuss Pink Eye   00:01:00 – Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, Marissa Kepley, discusses direct loans offered by the FSA, such as operational loans, term loans, farm ownership loans, micro loans, and youth loans FSA Fact Sheets 00:12:00 – Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks: Double Up Food Bucks Program manager, Erin Bishop, shares about the Double Up Food Bucks Program, it’s connection to farmers markets across the state of Kansas, and how producers can get involved Double Up Website 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, the team of experts – Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers – answer a question about pink eye BCI Cattle Chat 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 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.

Selling in the Wholesale Market Estimating Corn Yield Potential Milk Lines   00:01:08—Selling in the Wholesale Market— Cary Rivard, K-State Extension specialist and center director of the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center, provides insight into the wholesale market and planning considerations for producers looking to sell in those markets Wholesale Market Manual Field Day Information 00:12:15 —Estimating Corn Yield Potential— K-State digital agronomy postdoctor al fellow, Adrian Correndo, shares information on how to use the yield component method for estimating corn yield potential Agronomy eUpdate  00:23:06—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines from Mike Brouk who shares information about the Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy show in Salina, 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 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.

Strength in Current Beef Demand Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations   00:01:00 – Strength in Current Beef Demand: Agricultural economist from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Tyler Cozzens, provides this week’s cattle market update where he focuses on the surprising strength in current beef demand   00:12:00 – Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests: K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, provides pertinent information regarding treating for grasshoppers as well as insight into current sorghum pests to be aware of   00:23:00 – Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, he discusses urban deer populations and control methods   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.

Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the unusual cash market strength coming out of southeastern Kansas. He also looks at anticipated fertilizer costs this fall This Week's Grain Market Outlook Newsletter from Dan O'Brien on AgManager 00:12:00 – Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat: The project coordinator for the Kansas AgrAbility Project, Tawnie Larson, shares tips for safely working in the summer heat AgrAbility Website  00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: The precipitation received in parts of the state this week provided some much-needed relief. Unfortunately, K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond says it might be the only relief Kansas receives for the rest of 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 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.

KSRE Summer Research Fellowship Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now Watering Trees   00:01:05—KSRE Summer Research Fellowship— K-State associate professor and director of the Pet Food Program, Greg Aldrich, and K-State Research and Extension Summer Research Fellow, Kiara McCalister from Florida A&M University share about the KSRE Summer Research Fellowship program and their work this summer developing a pet food preference evaluation method for cats KSRE Summer Research Fellowship Website Grain Science and Industry KSU Website 00:12:10 —Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now— K-State wheat pathology specialist, Kelsey Anderson Onofre, shares her insight into wheat streak mosaic virus and what producers can do now to prevent the spread of the disease in the coming year 2021 Wheat Variety Guide (2022 guide will be released soon) The KSU Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab email is clinic@ksu.edu Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab Website 00:23:07—Watering Trees — We end with this week’s horticulture piece from K-State horticulturist Ward Upham says trees should be a priority for watering, especially if water use restrictions are in place   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.

Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts   00:01:00 – Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle: Sandy Johnson, a beef reproductive specialist at K-State, discusses reproductive technologies and the upcoming Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting in San Antonio, Texas Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting Information Beef Reproductive Task Force Website 00:12:00 – Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses herbicide resistant grain sorghum technology and controlling palmer amaranth Palmer Amaranth Control Article 2022 Chemical Weed Control Guide Sarah's previous segment on herbicide application and high temperatures 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, the team of experts cover a question regarding bovine anaplasmosis BCI Cattle Chat 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 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.  

Water Issues in Kansas Kansas Women in Ag Milk Lines   00:01:07—Water Issues in Kansas— Earl Lewis, chief engineer for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, joins us to discuss current water issues not only across the state of Kansas, but also some interstate issues as well Division of Water Resources Website 00:12:07—Kansas Women In Ag — K-State farm financial analyst, LaVell Winsor, speaks about the work she and Robin Reid have done to create the Kansas Women in Ag program, which has allowed women to not only learn about finances on the farm but also to connect with others in their communities Finances and the Farm Online Class  Risk Managment on the Farm Online Class 00:23:03—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines from Mike Brouk where he covers management tips to help with heat stress in dairy cattle   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.

Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye Benefits Provided by Aquatic Bugs   00:01:00 – Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports: Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, provides insight on the latest cattle on feed report and the semi-annual cattle inventory report   00:12:00 – Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye: K-State beef veterinarian AJ Tarpoff reminds cattle producers of the importance of diversifying fly control methods this time of year, as well as being on the lookout for pink eye within herds on pasture   00:23:00 – Benefits Provided by Aquatic Bugs: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, discusses the life cycle and benefits of aquatic bugs 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.