Best K State Research And Extension Podcasts (2025)

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1922 - FSA Specifics and Grain Trade...Concentrated Animal Regulations 27:53

20h ago27:53

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FSA Program Details and Comments from IGP Course Attendees Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Turning Cattle Out on Grass 00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Comments from IGP Course Attendees: Allison Womack, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, starts the show with reminders about program deadlines and specifics. We are …

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1921 - Bobwhite Quail Population Impacts...Protecting Trees and Property 27:53

2d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bobwhite Quail Preparing Trees for Severe Weather Requirements Before Showing Livestock 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bobwhite Quail: Part of an episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. Drew and Joe discuss bobwhite quail and how predators can impact their pop…

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1920 - Positive Feedlot Returns...Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird 27:53

3d ago27:53

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Positive Cattle Market 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 1 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 2 00:01:05 – Positive Cattle Market: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor starts off today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses the market while also touching on fe…

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Reducing Food Waste and Cutting Food Costs 14:51

3d ago14:51

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According to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Estimating the Cost of Food Waste to American Consumers, over one-third of food in the United States is never eaten. The report also estimates the annual cost of food waste for each U.S. consumer is $728. K-State Research and Extension northeast area specialist, Sharolyn Jackson, sa…

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1919 - Waiting on the Weather for the Grain Market...Diesel Outlook 27:53

6d ago27:53

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Where the Grain Market is Right Now Diesel Fuel Price Expectations June Weather Pattern in April 00:01:05 – Where the Grain Market is Right Now: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, jumpstarts the show with a grain market outlook. Dan says where the market currently is and what he is keeping an eye on. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Dies…

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1918 - Farm Security...Easter Lilies 27:53

7d ago27:53

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Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 1 Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 2 Adding Easter Lilies to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is a conversation about protecting agricultural operations and working to keep them safe. Detecti…

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1917 - Using a 401(k) as Start-up Capital...Is There Stripe Rust in Kansas? 27:53

8d ago27:53

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Can Retirement Accounts be Used for Farming and Ranching? Stripe Rust and Other Wheat Diseases Cattle Prolapses 00:01:05 – Can Retirement Accounts be Used for Farming and Ranching?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show discussing using an IRA for farmland, using a 401(k) retirement account for startup capital a…

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1916 - New Method to Estimating Crop Yields...Fertilizer Deductions 27:53

9d ago27:53

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Crop Yield Potential Estimates KFMA: Residual Fertilizer Deductions Warmer Weather Impacts Milk Production 00:01:05 – Crop Yield Potential Estimates: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show as he explains research he was a part of that worked on a new method for estimating crop yield potentials and gaps. Lollato@…

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1915 - Are Heifers Being Retained?...Diseases in Corn and Soybeans 27:53

10d ago27:53

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Recent Cattle on Feed Report Tar Spot, Corn Stunt and Sudden Death Syndrome Leave Wildlife Alone 00:01:05 – Recent Cattle on Feed Report: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle and beef market update. He shares information from the Cattle on Feed report and a sign of heifer retention. 00:12…

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Food Safety for Warm Weather 14:51

10d ago14:51

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Picnic and barbecue season offers lot of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in warmer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says keeping food at proper temperatures – indoo…

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1914 - What's Causing Grain Market Uncertainty?...Soybean Herbicide Recipe 27:53

13d ago27:53

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Trends in the Grain Market Soybean Herbicides and Henbit Too Much or Too Little Rain in Kansas? 00:01:05 – Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan covers futures and cash and how weather uncertainty is impacting the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Soyb…

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Bonus - Breaking Down and Explaining Tariffs 24:54

14d ago24:54

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Tariffs - On this bonus episode of Agriculture Today, listeners will hear the full conversation about tariffs from K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Nelson Villoria. The conversation ranges from explaining what a tariff is to discussing the impact of past tariffs. AgManager.info…

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1913 - Tariffs 101...Historical Impact of Tariffs 27:53

14d ago27:53

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Learning About Tariffs, Part 1 Learning About Tariffs, Part 2 Spring Insect Pests 00:01:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is Nelson Villoria, K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, with two segments discussing tariffs. He explains how tariffs work, who pays for the tariff, retaliatory tariffs, and h…

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1912 - FSA Programs for Farmers...Plant Genetic Researcher 27:53

15d ago27:53

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Payments from FSA Programs Elmer G. Heyne Lecture: Jianming Yu Do Cattle Producers Also Have Crops? 00:01:05 – Payments from FSA Programs: Kickstarting today’s show is Josh Ridder, acting state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he talks about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program and approved farm loans. Farmers.gov 00:…

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1911 - What Do You Know About Percids?...Making Sure Irrigation Systems are Ready 28:08

16d ago28:08

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Percids Pre-season Irrigation Inspection Care of Heifer Calves 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Percids: Another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair chat about fish people can find in Kansas and a few of their unique characteristics. Fins, Fur and Fea…

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1910 - Cattle Market and Retail Prices...The Correct Driver's License 27:53

17d ago27:53

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Cattle and Input Prices Classes of Driver's Licenses Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding 00:01:05 – Cattle and Input Prices: Starting today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. He talks about hay and corn inputs and retail prices. 00:12:05 – Classes of Driver's Licenses: A di…

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Health Impacts of Loneliness and Isolation 14:51

17d ago14:51

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According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center, equal shares of men and women say they’re lonely. The survey, Men, Women and Social Connections, also found women are more likely to reach out to a wider network for emotional support. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State Uni…

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1909 - Grain Market Post-WASDE...Another Alfalfa Pest for the Year 27:53

20d ago27:53

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The Good and Bad of the International Grain Market Pea Aphids Join Alfalfa Weevils and Army Cutworms Spring Weather 00:01:05 – The Good and Bad of the International Grain Market: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps the recent WASDE report for wheat, corn, gra…

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1908 - How Water Impacts Herbicide Effectiveness...15 or 30 inches for Soybean Planting? 27:53

21d ago27:53

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Why Water Quality Matters for Herbicides Planning for Soybean Planting Increase Yields in a Home Garden 00:01:05 – Why Water Quality Matters for Herbicides: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Pat Geier, K-State weed scientist, as they explain how water quality can impact herbicide effectiveness. The Role of Water…

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1907 - Deferred Payments and Warrantless Searches...Space's Impact on 2024 Corn Planting 27:53

22d ago27:53

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Tariffs, Contracts and Searches Space Weather Impact on 2024 Corn Planting Acute Interstitial Pneumonia 00:01:05 – Tariffs, Contracts and Searches: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show as he discusses topics concerning tariffs, deferred payment contracts, easement tax and warrantless searches. Ag Law and Tax Ra…

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1906 - Reducing the Chances of Grass Tetany...New Wheat Contract 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Grass Tetany in Cattle Hard Red Spring Wheat Contracts Increasing Milk Fat Production 00:01:05 – Grass Tetany in Cattle: A.J. Tarpoff and Jason Warner from K-State begin today’s show as the pair discusses grass tetany. They review what causes the disease and what steps cattle producers can take to reduce the chance of it being deadly. 00:12:05 – Ha…

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1905 - Cattle Market Trade...A Few of the Pests in Kansas Crops 27:53

24d ago27:53

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Cattle Market Outlook Army Cutworm and Alfalfa Weevil Algae in Kansas Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis kicks off today’s show. Elliott explains recent market movements and the impact of trade changes. AgManager.info cap.unl.edu SPS in Beef 00:12:05 …

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52 Ways to Climate-Proof Your Finances 14:51

24d ago14:51

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Extreme weather-related events often do more than damage homes and property – they also cause financial hardship for families, especially for disadvantaged households with limited resources. K-State Research and Extension family resource management specialist, Elizabeth Kiss, (kish) worked with colleagues across the country to develop “52 Ways to C…

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1904 - USDA Grain Reports...Will We Have Stripe Rust in Kansas? 27:53

27d ago27:53

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Changes to Planting Predictions Scouting for Wheat Disease Cool, Warm, Dry and Wet Weather 00:01:05 – Changes to Planting Predictions: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He covers the recent prospective plantings and U.S. grain stocks reports. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Scouting for Whea…

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1903 - Time to Get Cattle Off Wheat...What Canola Disease and Pests to Prepare for 27:53

28d ago27:53

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Wheat's First Hollow Stem How Canola in Kansas is Looking Getting the Garden Ready 00:01:05 – Wheat's First Hollow Stem: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, leads today’s show with details on wheat’s first hollow stem. He says what stage the crop is measuring at in Kansas. First Hollow Stem Update 00:12:05 – How Canola in Kansas is…

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1902 - Emergency Commodity Assistance Program...Prescribed Fire Plan 27:53

29d ago27:53

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FSA's ECAP and Corn Gromwell Preparing for a Prescribed Burn Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer 00:01:05 – FSA's ECAP and Corn Gromwell: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Emily Evans, as she explains details of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. We are also joined by K-State weed s…

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1901 - Squirrels in Kansas...Do We Control the Weather? 27:53

30d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Tree Squirrels Is it a Weather Myth or Fact? Keeping Up with Biosecurity 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Tree Squirrels: Beginning today’s show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode by Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State. They talk about squirrels, what they can get into and how people can help exclude t…

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1900 - Strong Cattle Market, Less Seasonality...Seeding Rates for Corn 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Cattle Market Update for the U.S. and Mexico Corn Seeding Rate Factors Cover Crop Survey 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update for the U.S. and Mexico: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins today's show. Derrell discusses the market and also gives a recap from his recent travels to Mexico and how …

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The Various Stages of Retirement 14:51

1M ago14:51

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Kansas State University Extension adult development and aging specialist, Erin Martinez, says retirement is one of life’s most stressful events – and it’s not all tied to how much you’ve saved. Researchers have been focusing on more than just managing retirement accounts and are exploring retirees’ life experiences. What they’ve found are several d…

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1899 - Upcoming Grain Market Reports...Soybean Quality for Swine 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Grain Report Expectations Soybean Meal and Pig Performance Weather Rollercoaster 00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets the show rolling with a grain market outlook. He talks through pre-report expectations for the prospective planting and grains stock reports. 00:12:05 – Soybean Meal and Pig Performance: T…

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1898 - Old World Bluestem Issues...Estimating Bull Fertility Traits 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Old World Bluestem, History and Opinions Old World Bluestem and Bull Fertility Traits Getting The Onions and Potatoes Planted 00:01:05 – Old World Bluestem, History and Opinions: Beginning today’s show is the Kling L Anderson lecturer Karen Hickman who is the director of Oklahoma State University’s environmental science program, to discuss Old Worl…

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1897 - Income Tax Basis for Farmers and Ranchers...Rate Announcements from FOMC 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Law and Tax Considerations for Agriculture Federal Open Market Committee Announcement Bulls Versus Cows Body Condition Scoring 00:01:05 – Law and Tax Considerations for Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he talks about potential issues for farmers and ranchers involving trade or business activity, bas…

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1896 - Livestock Composting...Operating ATV and UTVs Safely 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Composting Dead Livestock ATV and UTV Safety Kansas Milk Production Ranked 00:01:05 – Composting Dead Livestock: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State watershed specialist, Ron Graber, as they explain a recent publication on composting livestock mortalities. Environmental Considerations for Composting L…

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1895 - Cattle Market Prices...Mineral Supplementation 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Cattle Market and Meat Demand Cattle Mineral Management Time to Start Seeing Snakes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts the show with a cattle market outlook. He covers the market, cattle on feed, feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Cattle Mineral Ma…

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The Positive Impact of Double Up Food Bucks 14:51

1M ago14:51

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The Double Up Food Bucks program in Kansas and Missouri, coordinated through the Double Up Heartland Collaborative and K-State Research and Extension, aims to reduce food insecurity and provide an opportunity for low-income Kansans to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Erin Bishop, Double Up Food Bucks program manager, says they work with local …

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1894 - Grain Market Outlook...Corn Herbicides 27:53

1M ago27:53

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A Look at the Grain Market Residual Herbicides for Corn Seasons of the Weather in One Week 00:01:05 – A Look at the Grain Market: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show. He provides a big picture view of the market while also talking about corn, wheat, soybeans and grain sorghum. Dan O'Brien on AgManag…

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1893 - Ticks in Kansas...Brown Recluse Spiders are Waking Up 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Ticks are Out in Kansas Alfalfa Pests and Brown Recluse Spiders Preventing Crabgrass 00:01:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: Ticks are starting to come out in Kansas so K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds starts the show to remind us of the different types of ticks and how people should handle them. Ticks in Kansas Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu 00:…

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1892 - FSA Loans...Wheat Pests 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Farm Service Agency Loan Programs Beginning Wheat Crop Pests Dystocia in Cattle 00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Loan Programs: Beginning today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she shares an update from the FSA. She pays special attention to the farm loan programs they offer. Farmers.gov Service Centers 00…

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1891 - Learning About Bluegill...Topdressing with Nitrogen 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bluegill in Kansas Nitrogen Topdressing for Wheat Lameness in the Dairy Herd 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bluegill in Kansas: Part of another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair converses about bluegill and how they contribute to ponds. Fins, Fur …

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1890 - Cattle Market Outlook...Wheat Herbicide Application 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Cattle and Retail Prices Putting Herbicides on Wheat Pasture and Irrigated Surveys 00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Prices: Beginning today’s show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He talks about current prices, the consumer price index and retail prices for beef and eggs. 00:12:05 – P…

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Pinchin' Pennies in the Kitchen 14:51

2M ago14:51

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A variety of factors have combined to elevate grocery prices. Data from the USDA shows that a family of four can expect to spend anywhere from $567 to $1,296 per month on groceries – or about $130 to $300 per week. The recommendation is to spend no more than 15% of your take-home pay on food and groceries. So, what can we do to stretch our food bud…

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1889 - Grain Market Balances...Hot, Dry and Windy in Kansas 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1 Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2 High Fire Weather Concerns 00:01:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1: A grain market update from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kickstart today’s show. In two segments, they disc…

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1888 - HPAI Still in Kansas...Fly Control 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations Planting in March 00:01:05 – Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Starting today’s show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he talks about the current state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and the U.S. agriculture.ks.gov 00:1…

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1887 - Discharging of Pollutants in Water...Can Farms Pay Back Debt? 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption Debt Repayment Capacity Cattle Inventory 00:01:05 – Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a part of the Clean Water Act. He talks about how agricultural irrigation has a return flow exemption. Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Debt…

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1886 - Genetic Modification, Engineering and Editing...Hopefully Increasing Milk Consumption 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1 Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2 New Dairy Product 00:01:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Alison Van Eenennaam, a U.C. Davis professor of cooperative extension who was a speaker at K-State Cattlemen’s Day. Alison talks about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene e…

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1885 - Cattle Prices...Agriculture Worker Safety 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt Safety Training for Agriculture Vernal Ponds and Salamanders 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show as he discusses the current market, trade, consumer confidence and debt. 00:12:05 – Saf…

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Food Connects Us in Many Ways 14:51

2M ago14:51

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March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme – Food Connects Us – focuses on the role food plays in bringing people together, helping to establish family traditions and the emotional connection certain foods can provide. K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Priscilla Brenes, discusses the connection we have to foo…

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1884 - Grain Market Projections...Conversations at Work 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Grain Market Volatility Workplace Communication Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook where he touches on the markets recent volatility and WASDE report expectations. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Workplace Commun…

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1883 - Precision Ag Specialist...Horse Judging 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Precision Agriculture in Kansas Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest At Home Prairie 00:01:05 – Precision Agriculture in Kansas: Beginning today’s show is K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi as he explains his work with precision agriculture and what he is excited to work on for farmers and ranchers. [email protected] 785-532-2273 00:12…

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1882 - Crop Rotation Research...Bull Condition Fertility 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1 Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage Appropriate Bull Condition 00:01:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1: K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and agricultural economics professor Beth Yeager kick off today’s show as they explain research that looks into…

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