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Agriculture Today

Kansas State University
Cattle Market
Corn
Kansas
Kansas State University
Wheat
Soybeans
Kansas Farm Service Agency
Agriculture
Grain Sorghum
Crop Insurance
Beef Cattle Institute
Cattle
Kansas 4-H
Grain Market
Water Quality
Drought
New World Screwworm
Agricultural Economics
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
Soybean Harvest

Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copie... more

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Latest Episodes

• Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline

• Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton

• Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred

00:01:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline: Today's show starts with Davi... more

• Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying

• Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot

• Tracking Dairy Heat Stress

00:01:05 – Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying: Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, start... more

• Cattle and Packer Market

• Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff

• Pond Turnover

00:01:05 – Cattle and Packer Market: Getting the show started is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about feeder cattl... more

• Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports

• Human Aspect of New World Screwworm

• Fertilizing Tomato Plants

00:01:05 – Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with a grain market update as he rev... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Petro
State Public Health Veterinarian, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KDHE
Episode: 2216 - Grain Market Response to Reports...Can Humans get New World Screwworm?
Stacie Minson
K-State Watershed Specialist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2215 - U.S. Landmark Legal Decisions...Soil, Water and Crop Quality
Augustine Obour
K-State Soil Scientist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2215 - U.S. Landmark Legal Decisions...Soil, Water and Crop Quality
Lexi Averhoff
Kansas FFA member, Southwest District President
Kansas FFA
Episode: 2213 - Calm Cattle Market...Starting to See Brown Recluse Spiders
Maureen Windisch
Midwest Dairy's Senior Manager of Insights and Business Analytics
Midwest Dairy
Episode: 2211 - What is Popular in Dairy Products...How the Perception of Dairy has Shifted
Matt McKernan
K-State Extension Horticulture Expert
K-State Extension
Episode: 2211 - What is Popular in Dairy Products...How the Perception of Dairy has Shifted
Regan Gleason
Kansas 4-H Summer Enrichment Program Administrator
4-H/Kansas State University Extension
Episode: 2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth
Logan Thompson
Special Guest on Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat Podcast
Beef Cattle Institute
Episode: 2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth
Craig Dinkel
Midway Extension Crops Agent
K-State Extension
Episode: 2205 - OBBBA Creates Financial Change for Agriculture...A Look from Above for Wheat

Hosts

Shelby Varner
Host of Agriculture Today / Guide interviews and segments
Jeff Wickman
Co-host providing segment wrapups and end-of-show summaries

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Good Overall View of Kansas Agriculture

    Provides great insights around what is going on around the state. Implementing more agronomy insights would be helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Western Kansas Agriculturalist
    United States2 years ago
  • Want more agronomy

    Good show but it’s really grain and livestock heavy. Would like more agronomy info

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Comcke
    United States5 years ago

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The show is grain and livestock heavy; more crop science would help.
Practical, data-driven insights are valued by producers and industry partners.
Listeners want more agronomy coverage.
Guests bring credible, field-relevant expertise that translates to farming practice.

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2206 - Making Sure Cattle Have Enough Water...Feeding Pigs for Market
Q: Justin, as we're thinking about cattle in the summertime, how much water are they needing?
The guidance is that cows should drink roughly one to two gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight, with a typical 1,300-pound cow needing about 13 to 26 gallons per day, depending on temperature, lactation, and diet; higher temperatures and lactation push the need toward the higher end.
2207 - Grain Market Price Trends...Getting a Handle on Mosquitoes
Q: Daniel, when we're looking at the grain market, what are we seeing for prices?
Prices have been trending down with some short-term stabilization; near-term futures for corn and soybeans show rallies off recent lows but remain volatile amid harvest expectations and changing trader positions.
2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops
Q: What vaccination timing is recommended for replacement heifers in herd immunity strategy?
Begin with maternal antibody protection through colostrum, implement a calf-hood vaccination program that remains effective when maternal antibodies fade, and plan boosters around yearling age to maintain herd immunity and protect reproductive health.
2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops
Q: When should a producer start thinking about wheat harvest and acre reporting deadlines?
With harvest underway in parts of the state, producers should check their county office for reporting deadlines, particularly the mid-July reporting deadline around July 15, and schedule time to complete base acre updates.
2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops
Q: What should producers know about base acres updates and the opt-in process?
Producers who receive the postcard or access the link should review their updated base acres, understand the default opt-in status, and decide if they want to opt out or designate which base crop categories to assign to different base acres.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture Today

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The program regularly blends market analysis, weather patterns, and practical farming guidance with expert perspectives from university specialists and government partners. Episodes commonly cover grain and livestock economics, crop planning under variable weather, and policy or program updates that affect Kansas agriculture, often pairing data-driven market context with on-the-ground farming tactics. A standout strength is the breadth of guest expertise, from economists and extension specialists to meteorologists and regulatory experts, delivering actionable insights for producers, lenders, and ag professionals across the state. The show tends to be practical, timely, and deeply rooted in Kansas farming realities, making it valuable for li... more

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Recent guests on Agriculture Today include:

1. Erin Petro
2. Stacie Minson
3. Augustine Obour
4. Lexi Averhoff
5. Maureen Windisch
6. Matt McKernan
7. Regan Gleason
8. Logan Thompson

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