Agriculture Today

What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans Needing More Rain in Kansas 00:01:05 – What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they chat about the overall grain market and then take a closer look at wheat and grain sorghum domestically and internationally. 00:12:05 – What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans: Daniel and Guy continue the show as they discuss corn, soybeans, the U.S. dollar and freight. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:23:05 – Needing More Rain in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he explains how the lack of precipitation around the state is becoming more concerning and if it will change. 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 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.

Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026 Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels Managing Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026: K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, starts the show as she explains the likelihood of stripe, leaf and stem rust in Kansas this year. Wheat Rust Outlook and Reminders for the 2026 Season 00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels: The show continues with part of a Clearing the Air podcast episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy as Jenny Ifft, Mark Edelman and Scott Irwin discuss biofuels in the U.S. Full Podcast Episode 00:23:05 – Managing Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show saying personal protection and eliminating breeding sites can help prepare for encounters with ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes. 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 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.

Intellectual Property on the Farm Evaluating Feed Tags Imports and Exports of U.S. Beef 00:01:05 – Intellectual Property on the Farm: Beginning today's show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he explains intellectual property and the scenarios in which it can impact farms, taxes and advancements. Navigating Intellectual Property on the Modern Farm Roger on AgManager 00:12:05 – Evaluating Feed Tags: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, contributes to the show by discussing feed tags and what information should be found and evaluated. KSUBeef.org 00:23:05 – Imports and Exports of U.S. Beef: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Bob Larson ends today's show as they talk through imports and exports of beef. 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 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.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine Ticks are Out in Kansas Dairy Employee Training 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about feral swine in Kansas and the management of them. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: K-State livestock entomologist Cassandra Olds continues the show as she describes this year's ticks and the common concerns for animals and humans. 00:23:05 – Dairy Employee Training: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of employee training on dairy farms. He says surveys show employees prefer hands-on training with a co-worker or manager with skills in a particular area over watching videos. 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 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.