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Agriculture Today

Kansas State University
Cattle Market
Corn
Kansas
Kansas State University
Soybeans
Wheat
Kansas Farm Service Agency
Grain Sorghum
Agriculture
Crop Insurance
Beef Cattle Institute
Kansas 4-H
Cattle
Grain Market
Drought
Grain Markets
Agricultural Economics
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
Sorghum
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

• Down and Flat Grain Market

• Trying to Manage Mosquitoes

• Extended Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – Down and Flat Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains how the market h... more

• Water Needs for Cattle

• Swine Market and Summer Differences

• Assessing Landscape Damage

00:01:05 – Water Needs for Cattle: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he discusses factors that influence wa... more

• Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA

• Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop

• Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle

00:01:05 – Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as... more

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension

• Row Crops Damaged by Weather

• Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension: Beginning the show is Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts from K-... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Jones
Special Guest
Beef Cattle Institute
Episode: 2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops
Trisha Moore
Associate Professor in K-State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Kansas State University
Episode: 2194 - Invasive Species in Water...Dredging of Sedimentation
Deepak Joshi
K-State Agriculture Precision Specialist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2191 - Looking at Fields from a Drone...Helping Have Healthy Animals
Daniel O'Brien
K-State Grain Economist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2188 - Grain Trade Deal...Understanding the Past Week of Weather
Chip Redmond
K-State Meteorologist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2188 - Grain Trade Deal...Understanding the Past Week of Weather
Justin Waggoner
K-State Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Kansas State University
Episode: 2188 - Grain Trade Deal...Understanding the Past Week of Weather
Jeff Vogel
Manager of the Plant Protection and Weed Control Program, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Episode: 2185 - Wildlife Trapping Options...Noxious Weed List
Barb Downey
CEO, Downey Ranch, Inc.
Downey Ranch, Waubonsie County
Episode: 2184 - Beef Market and Drought Conditions...Brush Management
Gimmie Jo Jansonius
USDA Rural Development State Director for Kansas
USDA Rural Development
Episode: 2183 - Market Changes from USDA Reports...Water Infrastructure for Rural Kansas

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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#160
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#196
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#209
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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.
2200 - Farm Service Agency Loans and Look Ahead...Beetles and Rootworms in Kansas Crops
Q: You mentioned direct and guaranteed loans—how does a producer determine which loan type to pursue?
It generally depends on whether the producer has a relationship with a commercial lender and the specific financial needs; the loan office can help compare terms, risk, and flexibility, guiding the producer to the most suitable option.
2197 - Crop and Price Conditions...Trying to Control Sericea Lespedeza
Q: How should producers integrate burning with herbicide for Sericea control?
Prescribed burning can stimulate germination by exposing seed banks, so applying herbicide about six weeks after a burn, when new growth is active, can be more effective; avoid relying on burning alone and consider season timing (summer vs fall) to target carbohydrate reserves.

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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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Recent guests on Agriculture Today include:

1. Lee Jones
2. Trisha Moore
3. Deepak Joshi
4. Daniel O'Brien
5. Chip Redmond
6. Justin Waggoner
7. Jeff Vogel
8. Barb Downey

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