• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill
• K-State Swine Profitability Conference
• Reviewing Dairy Programs

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken on another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. In this episode, the pair explain winter fish kill and its positives and negatives.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – K-State Swine Profitability Conference: Joel DeRouchey, K-State swine Extension specialist, continues the show previewing the 35th annual Swine Profitability Conference. He notes the speakers and their topics. 

Swine Profitability Conference - KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Reviewing Dairy Programs: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show encouraging dairy farmers to review their nutrition and breeding programs to see if they can increase milk components.  

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Cattle and Hay Market
• Agritourism Research in Kansas
• Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer

00:01:05 – Cattle and Hay Market: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, kicks off today’s show. He breaks down market prices for cattle and also explains how hay prices have changed from previous years.

LMIC.info 

00:12:05 – Agritourism Research in Kansas: Continuing today’s show are K-State’s Nellie Hill-Sullins and Mia Reyes and Kansas Agritourism’s Kelsey Wendling as they discuss research they are doing to understand agritourism in Kansas and what they can provide back to them.

travelks.com

Mia Reyes - [email protected] or 785-532-1140 

Additional information BELOW

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Alec Tiemeyer of Washington County wraps up the show as he explains his niche meat product.

EAT Meats

Additional Agritourism Resources:

Read the 2023 Survey of Kansas Agritourism Operators 

Sign-up to join the agritourism focus groups hosted by K-State across the state. Enjoy a free meal and discuss your goals and challenges as an agritourism operator to influence resources development to meet your business and marketing needs.

Request more information about the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement Insight Summit on digital marketing or College of Business Administration microcredential classes about business strategy.

This project is funded by the Kansas State Global Food Systems Seed Grant.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1
• USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2
• Coldest Time of The Year

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the recent USDA WASDE report and other reports impacted the market. Dan discusses corn and grain sorghum in the first segment.

00:12:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2: Dan continues the show in a second segment as he talks about soybeans, wheat and canola market changes.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Coldest Time of The Year: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with his weather forecast. He says when Kansans can potentially expect to see the snow melted and how temperatures are across the state.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Payroll for Agriculture Producers
• Garden City Community College and K-State
• More Factors for Starting a Garden

00:01:05 – Payroll for Agriculture Producers: Kicking off the show is Kansas Farm Management Association professional development officer Chelsea Plummer as she discusses the 2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers events.

2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers

Chelsea Plummer - [email protected] or 316-393-1830

00:12:05 – Garden City Community College and K-State: Dan Moser, associate dean in K-State’s College of Agriculture, continues the show explaining the collaboration between Garden City Community College and Kansas State University and what they hope it brings to the state.

www.ag.k-state.edu

www.ksre.k-state.edu 

00:23:05 – More Factors for Starting a Garden: Harvey County Extension horticulture agent, Scott Eckert, ends today’s show as he talks about weed control, making a garden sketch and the difference between warm and cool season vegetables.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act
• Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks
• Grazing Crop Stubble

00:01:05 – Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show discussing the upcoming regulation changes to the Horse Protection Act. He explains the revisions for horse events and owners.

Horse Protection Act

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks: Continuing the show is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talking about a cattle disease, theileriosis. Gregg explains how it will likely come to Kansas and what cattle producers can do.

866-512-5650

ksvdl.org

00:23:05 – Grazing Crop Stubble: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson with special guest Scott Fritz end today’s show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast discussing grazing crop stubble.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at [email protected]

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State 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

• Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025
• What is On a Meat Label?
• Dairy Prices

00:01:05 – Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, previewing the 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide. She mentions what has changed and has been included and is not included.

2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:12:05 – What is On a Meat Label?: Erin Beyer, assistant professor of sustainable meat science and industry at K-State, keeps the show rolling as she explains what can be found on meat labels.

Meat Product Labeling and Marketing - K-State

USDA Labels

00:23:05 – Dairy Prices: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at dairy prices for the last few months of 2024 to end today’s show. He says what it may mean for Kansas dairy farms moving forward in 2025.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Cattle Market Increases
• Cover Your Acres
• Geese in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Increases: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today’s show. He discusses what the current market conditions could mean for the year.

00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres: Lucas Haag, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show moving as he previews the Cover Your Acres winter conference. He explains what topics presenters will be speaking on for attendees.

www.CoverYourAcres.com 

00:23:05 – Geese in Kansas: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken with information on the different groups of geese and how their population has changed.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• USDA Grain Market Report Expectations
• Firearm Safety
• Winter Weather Continues

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He mentions upcoming USDA reports and the impact they could have on the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Firearm Safety: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues today’s show as he takes the time to remind listeners about firearm safety. He discusses proper storage, handling and personal safety.

ProjectChildSafe.org

00:23:05 – Winter Weather Continues: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, where he says when Kansans can expect to get more winter precipitation and warmer temperatures.  

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Women Managing the Farm Conference
• 2024 Kansas Land Values
• Tips for Getting Started Gardening

00:01:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor kicks off today’s show previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference. She says who the keynote speakers are and what she hopes the conference brings to attendees.

Women Managing the Farm

00:12:05 – 2024 Kansas Land Values: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continues the show to highlight the recently released Kansas Land Values book for 2024. She recognizes trends she saw for the entire state and specific regions.

Kansas Land Values Book 2024

00:23:05 – Tips for Getting Started Gardening: Ending today’s show is Harvey County horticulture agent Scott Eckert discussing the basics of getting started as beginning gardeners in this month’s K-State Garden Hour.   

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet
• Corn and Soybean Schools
• Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn

00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet: Beginning today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she shares what programs and deadlines are taking place and recognizes their State Executive Director leaving. Renee Tuttle with TAPS also joins to let listeners know about an upcoming banquet.

Farmers.gov

USAJobs.gov

K-State.edu/TAPS

TAPS Banquet RSVP

00:12:05 – Corn and Soybean Schools: K-State’s Kathy Gehl, Kansas Corn’s Emily Koop and Kansas Soybean’s Jancey Hall continue the show, previewing the 2025 Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools.

KSCorn.com/schools

00:23:05 – Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson converse about the use of whole and cracked corn.  

KSUbci.org

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at [email protected]

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers
• Economic Assistance Payments
• New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. The pair talk about beavers and the damage they could do to farm ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

Wildlife Management on YouTube

00:12:05 – Economic Assistance Payments: Keeping the show rolling is Jenny Ifft and Logan Moss from K-State's agricultural economics department as they discuss estimated economic assistance payments. They explain resources they have developed for growers.

2025 Economic Assistance

American Relief Act 2025 - Estimated Economic Assistance for Kansas Producers

00:23:05 – New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds: As HPAI continues to be an issue across the United States, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show saying how the USDA is implementing a rule change that will require each state to test a certain percentage of herds for the virus. He explains how the rule will impact dairy farmers in Kansas.

Agriculture.ks.gov

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Animal Comfort on Mesonet.k-state.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan