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Agriculture Today

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

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

• Up and Down in the Grain Market

• Cold Weather Influence on Insects

• Normal October Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing how the markets reacted ... more

• Cooperative Resources in Kansas

• Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest

• Home Landscape Weed Control

00:01:05 – Cooperative Resources in Kansas: Today's show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperati... more

• ARC and PLC Payments for Producers

• Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall

• Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training

00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Payments for Producers: David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, star... more

• Fall Weed Control with Herbicides

• New K-State Feedlot Specialist

• 2026 World Dairy Expo

00:01:05 – Fall Weed Control with Herbicides: Beginning today's show is K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, as she explains fall herbicide application... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Stebner
Executive Director, Kansas Beef Council
Kansas Beef Council
Episode: 2285 - New and Old Grain Market Trends...How Beef Checkoff Works
Randall Debler
Kansas cattle producer
Private producer
Episode: 2285 - New and Old Grain Market Trends...How Beef Checkoff Works
Yanni Papanikolaou
2026 Gardiner Lecture Speaker on nutrition and longevity
Kansas State University
Episode: 2284 - Nutrition for Longevity...Focus on Feedlots' Feed Conversions
Jay Parsons
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Farm and Ranch Management Specialist
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Episode: 2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle
Katherine Shirley
Beef Cattle Institute guest on Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast
Beef Cattle Institute, Kansas State University
Episode: 2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall
Elizabeth Kish
K-State Extension
Kansas State University Extension
Episode: 2278 - FSA Training to Continue Supporting Farmers...Burning Pasture in the Fall
Paige Clawson
Corn farmer from Southwest Kansas
Self‑employed farmer
Episode: 2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop
Kent Moore
Corn grower from Central Kansas
Self‑employed farmer
Episode: 2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop
Chad Epler
Farmer from Southeast Kansas
Self‑employed farmer
Episode: 2275 - Grain Futures, Trade and Weather Impacts...2026 Kansas Corn Crop

Hosts

Shelby Varner
Host of Agriculture Today; KS State University extension broadcasting for KS audiences
Jeff Wickman
Co-host of Agriculture Today; supports market and policy segments

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 64 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
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    Western Kansas Agriculturalist
    United States3 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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Good mix of state-focused ag insights and market context.
High value from university expert guests, with practical field guidance.
Listeners want more agronomy-focused episodes.

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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#215
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2271 - Cattle Report and the Cattle in the Market...Diesel Prices
Q: How do diesel prices affect farm economics in the near term?
Higher diesel costs squeeze margins, particularly for energy-intensive operations; farmers will face higher input and transportation costs, though consumer food prices may rise more gradually due to elasticity in demand.
2271 - Cattle Report and the Cattle in the Market...Diesel Prices
Q: What is happening in the cattle market right now?
The market has seen a recent broad-based recovery after a tough summer, with fundamentals remaining supportive and external factors such as border policy and plant closures having temporary effects.
2261 - Grain Market Trade and International Markets...Temperatures Staying Hot
Q: What should growers focus on regarding the crop insurance deadline and policy changes?
The discussion emphasized understanding SCO and ECO coverage changes, the Margin Coverage Option, and how these tools align with a producer's revenue protection goals, with advisement to attend the upcoming webinars to evaluate options before the September 30 deadline.
2261 - Grain Market Trade and International Markets...Temperatures Staying Hot
Q: What other factors are you watching for the corn and broader grain markets?
The guest noted ongoing U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dynamics, the role of China's purchases for soybeans, and the broader energy and freight cost backdrop, all of which shape price signals and trading patterns across corn, wheat, and soybeans.
2261 - Grain Market Trade and International Markets...Temperatures Staying Hot
Q: Did we see anything similar then when we look at corn?
Gu y Allen explained that corn's moves were largely driven by the wheat market reaction and Ukraine's export dynamics, with corn showing an overflow impact rather than a direct, large-scale trigger, while other grains responded differently to related geopolitics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture Today

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

A daily Kansas-focused agriculture program that brings market context, pest management, policy updates, and practical farming guidance from university specialists and industry experts. Episodes blend market analysis of grains and livestock with actionable agronomy tips, crop and pest management strategies, and policy reminders for producers navigating subsidies, drought, and labor/policy changes. A standout aspect is the heavy involvement of Kansas State University Extension and related institutes, plus timely segments on weather, pests, pasture management, and field-day outreach that connect research to on-the-ground decisions.

Listeners are likely producers, agribusiness professionals, extension agents, and policy-minded stakeholders who... more

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1. Scott Stebner
2. Randall Debler
3. Yanni Papanikolaou
4. Jay Parsons
5. Katherine Shirley
6. Elizabeth Kish
7. Paige Clawson
8. Kent Moore

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