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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

• Events and Factors in the Grain Market

• Wet Planting and Crop Conditions

• Kansas Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – Events and Factors in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off the show with his grain market update as ... more

• K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 1

• K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 2

• Common Pests: Sawfly, Tick and Bagworm

00:01:05 – K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fell... more

• Experts in Agricultural Cases

• Staying Safe on the Farm Once School is Out

• Making Timing Decisions for Working Calves

00:01:05 – Experts in Agricultural Cases: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he expla... more

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Heron Deterrents

• Higher Ethanol Gas Blends

• Whey Expanding the Dairy Market

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Heron Deterrents: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode as Drew Ricke... more

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Grace Lansdell
Graduate student researching non-lethal bird deterrents
Kansas State University (student)
Episode: 2175 - Deterring Birds with Lasers...E15 for Farmers and Customers
Tara Smith
Guest from the Tory Advisory Group
Tory Advisory Group
Episode: 2173 - Grain Market Volatility...Will we Have a New Farm Bill?
Wendong Zhang
Cornell University, Extension Economist
Cornell University
Episode: 2170 - Making Decisions for Cattle Turnout...Sharing Extension
Seungki Lee
Ohio State University Extension Economist
Ohio State University
Episode: 2170 - Making Decisions for Cattle Turnout...Sharing Extension
David Gruchot
APHIS Official
USDA APHIS
Episode: 2169 - Cattle Market Factors and Impacts...Encountering Snakes
Zaira Sandoval
Kansas 4-H regional specialist
Kansas 4-H
Episode: 2167 - Keeping Livestock and Humans Safe at Spring Shows...Entrepreneurship Challenge for Youth
John Klempa
Southwest Community and Rural District Forester
Kansas Forest Service
Episode: 2165 - Managing and Fishing for Crappie...Options for Windbreaks
Cally Miller
K-State student in agribusiness
K-State
Episode: 2164 - Cattle Market Data...MGA for Heifer Breeding
Riley Miller
National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team member
Kansas State University
Episode: 2162 - Champion Meat Evaluation Members...Peanut Production

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Shelby Varner
Host of Agriculture Today

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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Guests and field reports are seen as credible and locally relevant.
Coverage is strong on grain and livestock; some want more agronomy-focused content.
Listeners appreciate practical, data-driven Kansas ag insights and industry updates.

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#150
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#233
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#243
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2175 - Deterring Birds with Lasers...E15 for Farmers and Customers
Q: Why are you focusing on non-lethal deterrents, and what makes lasers and sonic nets suitable?
Non-lethal deterrents respect protected bird populations while aiming to reduce crop predation; lasers offer automated, continuous deterrence, and sonic nets disrupt bird communication to encourage them to leave the area.
2174 - Cattle Market Cash and Contracts...Concerns for Kansas Wheat
Q: What upcoming speaking event do you have on May 7th?
There is an Angus beef quality assurance event hosted by Foot Cattle Company near Manhattan, where Glynn will give extended remarks on beef demand, its importance to cattle prices, and participate in Q&A.
2174 - Cattle Market Cash and Contracts...Concerns for Kansas Wheat
Q: Do you think we're going to continue to see a strong cattle market as we look ahead?
Supply is still supportive with high headcount, and consumer demand has held up better than expected, though there could be pauses in gains as macro uncertainties persist.
2174 - Cattle Market Cash and Contracts...Concerns for Kansas Wheat
Q: Glynn, as we're looking at this cattle market, what are we seeing for cash cattle?
Cash cattle were steady overall with the Fed cattle market near the mid-250s, and feeder cattle showing strength in several locations, supported by positive futures and ongoing demand dynamics.
2169 - Cattle Market Factors and Impacts...Encountering Snakes
Q: Drew, what snakes might people find in Kansas?
Drew explains Kansas has 42 snake species with seven venomous; common non-venomous species include Western rat snake and gopher/bull snakes, with venomous species like copperheads and rattlesnakes; overall, snakes are more likely to be non-venomous and a matter of identification and avoidance.

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4. Seungki Lee
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7. John Klempa
8. Cally Miller

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