Agriculture Today

Geopolitics in the Grain Market
Continued Weather Pattern and Forecast
Crop Insurance Catch-Up Webinars
 
00:01:05 – Geopolitics in the Grain Market: Beginning today's show is Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as he provides a grain market update discussing what has been happening internationally and the impact it is having on the commodities. 
Guy on AgManager.info
 
00:12:05 – Continued Weather Pattern and Forecast: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show with a weather update saying when he thinks the hot and dry weather pattern will break and what the long-term forecast looks like.
Mesonet.k-state.edu
 
00:23:05 – Crop Insurance Catch-Up Webinars: K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair Jenny Ifft ends the show previewing what learning will take place at the Crop Insurance Catch-Up webinars. 
Crop Insurance Catch-Up: September 8
Crop Insurance Catch-Up: September 18
 
 
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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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Impact Heat has on Crop Pests
Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported
Picking Quality Grass Seed
 
00:01:05 – Impact Heat has on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, starts today's show as he explains the impact heat has on pests and what pests he is keeping an eye on in grain sorghum fields. 
 
00:12:05 – Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported: K-State agricultural economist, Brian Coffey, keeps the show rolling as he chats about U.S. lean beef trimmings and how the combination of domestic and imported trimmings meets consumer demands. 
Domestic and International Sources of US Lean Beef Trimmings
AgManager.info
 
00:23:05 – Picking Quality Grass Seed: Ending the show is K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan as he discusses the importance of selecting a high-quality grass seed when it comes to overseeding bare spots or putting in a new lawn. 
 
 
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
 
Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
 
K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Programs Available During Dry Times
Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1
Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2
 
00:01:05 – FSA Programs Available During Dry Times: Today's show begins with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he reminds producers about deadlines and programs that could benefit them during these dry times.
Farmers.gov
 
00:12:05 – Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1: Mitch Ricketts, K-State professor of agricultural safety and health, continues the show as he explains what scenarios usually take place when runovers happen in agriculture. He discusses what safety precautions he encourages for operators, parents and children.
 
00:23:05 – Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2: The farm safety conversation with Mitch ends the show where he notes a few resources for those wanting more information. 
Marshfield - Children Agricultural Health and Safety
 
 
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
 
Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
 
K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread
Making Yield Predictions for Soybeans
Beef-on-Dairy Calves in Breeding Programs
 
00:01:05 – Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, starts today's show with a discussion on how growers can be scouting their fields and working to prevent weed spread from field to field.
Weed Management Practices: Fall Scounting and Equipment Cleaning
 
00:12:05 – Making Yield Predictions for Soybeans: Continuing the show is Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, as she explains how soybean producers can be estimating their soybean yields.
Soybean Yield Estimation
Mesonet.k-state.edu
 
00:23:05 – Beef-on-Dairy Calves in Breeding Programs: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends today's show encouraging dairy producers to think about their breeding programs and the potential impact beef-on-dairy calves, born nine months from now, could have on their operation.
 
 
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
 
Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
 
K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Prices and News in the Market
Cover Crop Field Days
Checking in on Water Quality
 
00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and News in the Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Missouri-Columbia livestock economist, as he explains the Cattle on Feed report, lean trimmings, an announcement from the President and cattle entering the U.S. from Mexico.
edcg6@missouri.edu 
APHIS Meetings
 
00:12:05 – Cover Crop Field Days: Logan Simon, Augustine Obour and Stacie Minson with K-State, keep the show rolling as they highlight the two upcoming Cover Crop Field Days and what learning opportunities will be present.
Cover Crop Field Days  Stacie - 785-769-3297 or sedgett@ksu.edu 
 

00:23:05 – Checking in on Water Quality: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, ends today's show as he discusses why it is valuable to check farm pond's water quality for livestock. 
 
 
Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.
 
Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
 
K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.