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Agriculture Today

Kansas State University
Cattle Market
Corn
Kansas
Wheat
Soybeans
Kansas State University
Kansas Farm Service Agency
Grain Sorghum
Beef Cattle Institute
Crop Insurance
Cattle
Kansas 4-H
Grain Market
Agriculture
Drought
New World Screwworm
Water Quality
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

• Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports

• Will We See a Change in the Weather Pattern?

• Canola Breeder Meetings

00:01:05 – Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins to... more

• Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies

• Green June Beetles in Kansas

• Horticultural Open House

00:01:05 – Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies: Starting today's show is K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon as he explai... more

• Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning

• Managing Warm-Season Perennial Grasses

• Cattle Myth or Fact?

00:01:05 – Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show as he explains what a block... more

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control

• Researching Individual Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption

• Where Fly Larvae Concentrate

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with K-State begin today's show... more

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Terry Griffin
K-State Precision Agricultural Specialist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2229 - FSA Nominations and CRP Options...Language in Ag Articles
Chester Hubbard
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Kansas Forest Service
Episode: 2228 - Fleahopper, Plant Bug and Cotton Jassid...Tool for Landowners
Ryan Armbrust
Rural Forestry Program Coordinator
Kansas Forest Service
Episode: 2228 - Fleahopper, Plant Bug and Cotton Jassid...Tool for Landowners
Greg Dowd
General session keynote speaker for Risk and Profit Conference
University/Academic Economics (K-State Conference)
Episode: 2227 - Live and Feeder Cattle Market...K-State's Risk and Profit Conference
Joe Rolfe
Co-owner of Dry Creek Buffalo Ranch
Dry Creek Buffalo Ranch
Episode: 2227 - Live and Feeder Cattle Market...K-State's Risk and Profit Conference
Sean Rolfe
Co-owner of Dry Creek Buffalo Ranch
Dry Creek Buffalo Ranch
Episode: 2227 - Live and Feeder Cattle Market...K-State's Risk and Profit Conference
Guy Allen
Senior Economist at the IGP Institute
K-State
Episode: 2226 - Dry Weather in Europe...Grain Market Domestically and Internationally
Mitch Ricketts
Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health at K-State
Kansas State University
Episode: 2222 - Trade for Cattle and Beef...Protection from Dust in Agriculture
Derek Sawyer
McPherson County Wheat Farmer
Kansas Wheat Commission
Episode: 2220 - What Kansas Wheat Growers Thought of Their Crop...Feedlots and Weaning Prep

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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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#227
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Apple Podcasts
#129
Argentina/News/Daily News

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2229 - FSA Nominations and CRP Options...Language in Ag Articles
Q: What are county committees and how are they formed?
County committees are 3 to 5 member bodies elected by producers within a county to represent them at the FSA office, with three-year terms and eligibility tied to the local area unit.
2222 - Trade for Cattle and Beef...Protection from Dust in Agriculture
Q: Tyler, in thinking about our market, what are we seeing for beef trade?
He outlines first five months beef imports totaling about 2.8 billion pounds, identifies Brazil and Australia as leading suppliers, and notes prices and export destinations like South Korea and Japan.
2222 - Trade for Cattle and Beef...Protection from Dust in Agriculture
Q: Tyler, what update do you have for us today when it comes to trade for livestock?
He explains recent USDA data on cattle imports and exports, including declines in imports from Canada and Mexico, and a notable export increase driven by Canada, with context on how these movements affect regional supplies and slaughter dynamics.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture Today

What is Agriculture Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Terry Griffin
2. Chester Hubbard
3. Ryan Armbrust
4. Greg Dowd
5. Joe Rolfe
6. Sean Rolfe
7. Guy Allen
8. Mitch Ricketts

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