Best K State Research And Extension Podcasts (2025)

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1953 - Grain Market Movement...Attitudes in the Grain Market 27:53

2d ago27:53

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Wheat and Corn Market Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market, and Macroeconomic Topics Heating Up in Kansas 00:01:05 – Wheat and Corn Market: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin the show with two segments discussing the grain market. They start with talking about the wheat and corn market …

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1952 - A Few Pests That Could be in Your Crop Field...Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture 27:53

3d ago27:53

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Crop Field Pests Artificial Intelligence in Kansas Deadheading Flowers 00:01:05 – Crop Field Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off today’s show as he talks about how wheat stem maggots, burrowing bugs and chinch bugs could be causing damage in crop fields. 00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Kansas: Keeping the show rolling …

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1951 - Farm Service Agency Deadlines...Decisions for Annual Forage Insurance 27:53

4d ago27:53

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FSA Programs with Open Enrollment Annual Forage Insurance Tariffs Impacting the Beef Cattle Industry 00:01:05 – FSA Programs with Open Enrollment: Michael Martin, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist, starts the show as he discusses what programs are currently happening at FSA and why it is important for growers to report their…

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1950 - Mixing Pond Water...Checking out and Caring for Trees 27:53

5d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stratification and Fish Kill Champion Trees and Summer Tree Care Growth in the Milk Industry 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stratification and Fish Kill: Part of another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. Joe explains stratification in ponds and how people can help preve…

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1949 - Regional Cattle Prices...Sericea Lespedeza 27:53

6d ago27:53

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Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices Sericea Lespedeza Management Faces in Agriculture: Michael Springer 00:01:05 – Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he focuses on feeder and fed cattle prices as well as cattle trade. LMIC.info 00:12:0…

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HELPING OLDER ADULTS STAY STRONG AND HEALTHY 14:51

7d ago14:51

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The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program offered by K-State Research and Extension is designed to improve health and quality of life for older adults. The hour-long sessions meet twice each week and over the course of eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength and balance. Northeast area family and consumer sciences specialist…

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1948 - Geopolitical Concerns for the Grain Market...Wheat Crop 27:53

9d ago27:53

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A Positive of Lower Grain Prices Update on Kansas Wheat Drought Improvements 00:01:05 – A Positive of Lower Grain Prices: A grain market update from K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, kickstarts today's show as he discusses low prices, strong exports, and geopolitical uncertainty. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Update on Kansas Wheat: …

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1947 - Pivot Irrigation Efficiency...Old World and Broomsedge Bluestem Grass Control 27:53

10d ago27:53

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Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency Managing Old World Bluestem and Broomsedge Native and Ornamental Grasses for Kansas 00:01:05 – Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency: Beginning today’s show is K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar as he discusses ways to maximize water efficiency in pivot irrigation systems. Maximizing Irrigation Efficien…

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1946 - Bills and Cases from D.C. Impacting Agriculture...Getting Clothes Clean 27:53

11d ago27:53

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What's Happening in the Government? Importance of Good Laundry Care Clostridial Cattle Diseases 00:01:05 – What's Happening in the Government?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains things that are happening in the government. He talks about a reconciliation bill, the MAHA report, tariffs and a Swampb…

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1945 - Reducing Heat Stress in Cattle...Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 27:53

12d ago27:53

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Shade and Limit Feeding for Cattle in the Summer Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge Dairy Fly Control Methods 00:01:05 – Shade and Limit Feeding for Cattle in the Summer: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, and K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, as they talk about how cattle producers should consider l…

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1944 - Cattle Demand and Financial Sentiment...Dealing with Termites and Ants 27:53

13d ago27:53

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Steady Cattle Market Ants and Termites in Homes and Buildings Piping Plover Characteristics 00:01:05 – Steady Cattle Market: A cattle market update from K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show. Glynn talks about the current market prices while also explaining what impacts consumers’ meat demand. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05…

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Avoiding Boredom and Keeping Kids Engaged 14:51

14d ago14:51

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When summer boredom sets in and kids start getting restless, it’s time to find something new for them to do or try. K-State Research and Extension has a series of publications, Suddenly in Charge, that family and consumer sciences agents created as a resource to help parents and caregivers. The series includes 11 publications. Tristen Cope, family …

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1943 - Grain Market Prices...Current Weather Pattern 27:53

16d ago27:53

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Potential Outcomes for Crops More Precipitation in Kansas? Protecting Against Ticks 00:01:05 – Potential Outcomes for Crops: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market update. He touches on futures and cash prices as well as the likelihood of different outcomes for crops. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:0…

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1942 - Understanding Rabies in Cattle...Mental Health for Farmers and Ranchers 27:53

17d ago27:53

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Rabies in Cattle KFMA: Mental Health in Agriculture Weeds in the Garden and Landscape 00:01:05 – Rabies in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, kicks off today’s show as he discusses rabies in cattle. He explains how cattle usually get rabies and what producers could see in their livestock if they have it. ksvdl.org 866-512-5650 00:12:05 …

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1941 - New Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency...Too Much Water for Crops? 27:53

18d ago27:53

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David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA Crops in Saturated Soils What to do With Herpes in Cattle 00:01:05 – David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA: Beginning today’s show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as we learn more about him as he begins in this role of state executive director for the second time. He mentions wha…

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1940 - Bringing Back Wildlife...Futures Prices in the Cattle Market 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Dire Wolves Cattle Market Headlines Controlling Flies at a Dairy 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Dire Wolves: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts, Joe Gerken and specialist guest Danny Lindahl begins today’s show. They discuss dire wolves and what they could mean for the environment. Fins, …

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The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health 14:51

21d ago14:51

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You’ve probably heard the phrase ’you are what you eat’ and according to K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness specialist Priscilla Brenes (bren-us) says there i’s a connection between diet and mental health. She also says there are specific nutrients that relate to mental well-being. Brenes discusses two diets, the Mediterranean di…

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1939 - Positive Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports...Improving Swine Research at K-State 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Support in the Grain Market New K-State Swine Nursery More Rain in Kansas 00:01:05 – Support in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O'Brien starts the show by looking into the futures, cash and exports of the grain market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – New K-State Swine Nursery: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialis…

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1938 - Alfalfa Pest Update...Looking into Lowering Cattle Input Costs 27:53

24d ago27:53

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Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests? Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers Adding Perennials to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off the show, reminding alfalfa growers of what insects they could be seeing and if they should spray. Crop Insects in Kansa…

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1937 - Extending Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...Taking Control of Brush Species 27:53

25d ago27:53

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Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" Brush and Poison Ivy Control Cattle Health Metrics 00:01:05 – Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill": Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining a recent piece of legislation. He talks about the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and what it means for taxpayers, farme…

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1936 - 2024 State Farm Income...KFMA Summary for Associations 27:53

26d ago27:53

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KFMA State Summary for 2024 KFMA Association Summary for 2024 All Breeds Junior Dairy Show 00:01:05 – KFMA State Summary for 2024: Beginning today’s show is Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association executive director, reviewing the 2025 state income summary for Kansas agricultural operations. He discusses what contributed to farm income. 00…

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1935 - What's Impacting the Cattle Market?...Kansas Farm Income for 2025 27:53

27d ago27:53

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New World Screwworm's Cattle Market Impact Farm Income Outlook Chronic Wasting Disease at Feeders 00:01:05 – New World Screwworm's Cattle Market Impact: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins today's show. He explains the impact of new world screwworm on the U.S. and Mexican cattle market. de…

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Expanding Maternal Education and Support 14:51

28d ago14:51

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According to the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card, the preterm birth rate in Kansas was 10.5% in 2023, slightly above the U.S. rate of 10.4%. The infant mortality rate was 5.8 per 1,000 live births, compared to the U.S. rate of 5.6. Both ratings put Kansas in the bottom half of U.S. states. K-State Research and Extension family and community wellnes…

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1934 - Grain Market After the WASDE Report...Rain in Kansas? 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Corn and Grain Sorghum Market Wheat and Soybean Market Severe Weather in Kansas 00:01:05 – Corn and Grain Sorghum Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a domestic and international grain market outlook. They talk about corn and grain sorghum in the first se…

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1933 - Grain Sorghum Planting...Wheat Tour Concerns and Yield Estimates 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Planting Considerations for Grain Sorghum Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 3 Insects on Trees and Plants 00:01:05 – Planting Considerations for Grain Sorghum: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, begin today’s show as they share reminders for grain sorghum planting when it comes to weeds, row spacing,…

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1932 - Assisting Farmers and Ranchers...Wheat Quality Tour Update 27:53

1M ago27:53

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FSA Loan Programs and Credit Standing Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 2 Cattle Pour-On 00:01:05 – FSA Loan Programs and Credit Standing: Starting today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she mentions loan programs, good credit standing and the importance of good communication. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Winter …

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1931 - Grass Carp as a Tool for Ponds...Wheat Quality Tour 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Carp Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 1 Dairy Replacement Heifer Considerations 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Carp: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State begins the show for today. The pair converses about why grass carp is an option for vegetation contro…

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1930 - Cattle Market Summary...Calf Crop Considerations 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Discussion of the Cattle Market Uniform Calf Crop Early Season Corn Pests 00:01:05 – Discussion of the Cattle Market: Starting the show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He covers fed and feeder cattle, boxed beef and trade. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Uniform Calf Crop: K-State beef prod…

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Making Ends Meet When Your Income Drops 14:51

1M ago14:51

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A Kansas State University publication, When Your Income Drops: Making Ends Meet, discusses five “C’s” – Control, Claim, Communicate, Confer, and Change – that can help when income decreases, or becomes uncertain, but the bills remain the same. K-State professor and Extension family resource management specialist, Elizabeth Kiss, (kish) author of th…

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1929 - Weak Grain Futures and Cash...Taking Care of Volunteer Corn and Burndown 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Low Grain Prices, Good Exports Volunteer Corn and Burndown Issues Rain, But No Severe Weather 00:01:05 – Low Grain Prices, Good Exports: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show started with a grain market outlook. He discusses current prices, pre-report estimates and trade. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Volunteer Corn and Bur…

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1928 - Crop Pests Update...Livestock Theft 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder Protecting Livestock from Thieves Keeping Trees Healthy 00:01:05 – Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, starts the show as he discusses the pests that he is currently getting questions about, the alfalfa weevil and wheat curl mite. 00:12:05 …

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1927 - Encroached on Federal Land...Angus Australia Scholarship Recipient at K-State 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Land Dispute with the U.S. Forest Service Australian Student Visiting K-State Calving Scorecard 00:01:05 – Land Dispute with the U.S. Forest Service: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a case that helps bring to light boundary line concerns between U.S. Forest Service land and private property. Resolv…

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1926 - Fusarium Head Blight...Cattle on Pasture During Breeding 27:53

1M ago27:53

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2025 Wheat Disease Update Considerations for Breeding Cattle That Are Out on Pasture Getting Forage Secured 00:01:05 – 2025 Wheat Disease Update: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, kicks off today’s show with a wheat disease update. She talks about fusarium head blight, leaf spotting and stripe rust. Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Rating…

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1925 - Cattle Market and Economy Update...Cotton Planting Preparation 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Fed Cattle Market Readying for Cotton Planting Plants in Ponds 00:01:05 – Fed Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is a cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis. His conversation covers an in-depth look into the fed cattle market as well as a discussion on feeder cattle, trade and the economy. UNL…

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How to Protect Your Skin from Harmful Rays 14:51

1M ago14:51

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While anyone can get skin cancer, some people should be extra careful. This includes those with fair skin, natural blond or red hair, freckles, those who spend a lot of time outdoors, have had multiple sunburns, and a family history of skin cancer, especially melanoma. The American Cancer Society reports more than five million skin cancers are diag…

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1924 - Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports...Staying Safe During a Tornado 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Opportunities from Low Grain Prices Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 1 Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 2 00:01:05 – Opportunities from Low Grain Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He discusses current prices and how they are impacting exports. Dan O'Brien on …

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1923 - Equipment and Passenger Vehicles Incidents...Vet Med Alumni Fellow 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Agricultural Equipment Incidents on Roadways 2025 Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow: Dr. Ron Marler Evaluating Trees After a Storm 00:01:05 – Agricultural Equipment Incidents on Roadways: Kicking off today’s show is Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, as he shares details about roadw…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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