Agriculture Today

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 how, historically, tariffs have impacted agriculture and consumers. 00:12:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 2: Nelson continues to build on his conversation about tariffs in the second segment. 00:23:05 – Spring Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show with an update on early spring insect pests, including clover mites and ants. 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

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 00:12:05 – Elmer G. Heyne Lecture: Jianming Yu: The 38th Annual Elmer G. Heyne lecturer Jianming Yu from Iowa State University keeps the show moving as he discusses the genetic and statistic research he has done on multiple crops. Jianming Yu Lab Website Elmer G. Heyne 00:23:05 – Do Cattle Producers Also Have Crops?: Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast to converse about how operations may have changed over the years. 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: 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 Feathers Wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Pre-season Irrigation Inspection: K-State's Tina Sullivan and Jonathan Aguilar continue the show by explaining what growers with irrigation systems should look over and inspect before starting irrigation. Pre-season Irrigation Checklist: Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Issues 00:23:05 – Care of Heifer Calves: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing the importance of providing quality care to heifer calves soon after birth and the impact it has on growth rate, milk production and how long they stay in the herd. 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 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 discussion about the different classes of driver's licenses with Nick Wright, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol, keeps today's show rolling. KansasHighwayPatrol.gov - Commercial Vehicles ktsro.org 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding: The show wraps with another segment of Faces in Agriculture. We are joined by Sara Olberding who is involved in agriculture in Dickinson County to talk about her business, Bella Ren Fields. BellaRenFields.org Facebook 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

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, grain sorghum and soybeans as well as the U.S. Dollar and freight. 00:12:05 – Pea Aphids Join Alfalfa Weevils and Army Cutworms: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show to remind growers of pests in their alfalfa. Jeff says how people could also start seeing pea aphids along with alfalfa weevils and army cutworms. Crop Insects in Kansas 00:23:05 – Spring Weather: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather forecast. He explains the spring weather we can be expecting. 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

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 Quality on Effective Herbicide Applications 00:12:05 – Planning for Soybean Planting: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan keep the show rolling as they discuss factors soybean growers should consider as they get ready for planting. Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group Selection Soybean Row Spacing and Seeding Rates: What Works Best in Kansas? 00:23:05 – Increase Yields in a Home Garden: Abbey Draut, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, ends the show with ways to increase fruit and vegetable yield in a home garden. 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

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 Ramblings 00:12:05 – Space Weather Impact on 2024 Corn Planting: K-State precision agricultural economist, Terry Griffin, continues the show as he explains the impact that space weather had on corn planting in 2024 and if growers can do anything to prepare for potentially another event. Impact of the Gannon Storm on Corn Production Across the Midwestern USA swpc.noaa.gov Glocal Cost Assessment of GNSS Outage to Agricultural Productivity Terry onAgManager.info 00:23:05 – Acute Interstitial Pneumonia: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers ends today's show by answering a listener's question on lung lesions associated with acute interstitial pneumonia. 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