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 copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kans...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 28:01
USDA Report Impact and Corn and Grain Sorghum Conversation Discussing Wheat and Soybeans Looking West for the Weather Forecast 00:01:05 – USDA Report Impact and Corn and Grain…
Nov 12, 2026 · 28:01
Focus on Feedlots Report and Data FSA Learning for Kansas Producers Seeing More Spiders 00:01:05 – Focus on Feedlots Report and Data : Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef…
Nov 10, 2026 · 28:01
Crop Conditions for Kansas Growers 2026 Kansas Crop Production Costs Financial Inputs and Outputs for Dairy 00:01:05 – Crop Conditions for Kansas Growers : Today's show begins…
Nov 9, 2026 · 28:01
Market for Cattle Producers Getting Control of Mustards Making Sure Livestock Have Access to Water 00:01:05 – Market for Cattle Producers : Beginning today's show is a cattle…
Nov 6, 2026 · 28:02
A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision Forecasting the Next Weather Pattern 00:01:05 – A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations :…
Nov 5, 2026 · 28:01
Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1 Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2 Tree and Shrub Protection from Deer 00:01:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1 :…
Nov 4, 2026 · 28:01
Updates on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act Watching for Coccidiosis in Calves 00:01:05 – Updates…
Nov 3, 2026 · 28:01
Stocking Ponds in Different States K-State Swine Day Opportunities Planning a Balanced Diet 00:01:05 – Stocking Ponds in Different States : Beginning today's show is part of a…
Nov 2, 2026 · 28:01
Big Picture in the Cattle Market Federal Fund Rate Decision Impact for Residents From Federal Fund Rates 00:01:05 – Big Picture in the Cattle Market : K-State livestock…
Oct 30, 2026 · 28:01
A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets Expecting Moisture this Winter Supporting Breast Cancer Patients 00:01:05 – A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets : Daniel O'Brien,…
Oct 29, 2026 · 28:01
Kansas Soybean Season Breast Cancer Awareness Month Moving Houseplants Inside 00:01:05 – Kansas Soybean Season : Starting off today's show are Kansas soybean growers, Adam…
Oct 28, 2026 · 28:01
FSA Program Details and Deadlines Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns Giving Heifers Their Best Chance 00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Deadlines : The show begins with David…
Oct 27, 2026 · 28:02
Why Bees Swarm Kansas 4-Hers Involvement Corn and Milo Stalks for Bedding and Feed 00:01:05 – Why Bees Swarm : Starting the show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he…
Oct 26, 2026 · 28:01
Placements Lower Than Expected 2026 Kansas Landowner Conference Being Vigilant of Chronic Wasting Disease 00:01:05 – Placements Lower Than Expected : A cattle market update from…
Oct 23, 2026 · 28:01
Kansas Commodities Grain Market Grain Logistics and Profitability First Kansas Freeze 00:01:05 – Kansas Commodities Grain Market : Beginning our show is K-State grain economist,…
Oct 22, 2026 · 28:01
Nitrogen Prices and Trends K-State Extension Agriculture Agents Sweet Potato Harvest 00:01:05 – Nitrogen Prices and Trends : K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl,…
Oct 21, 2026 · 28:01
Farm Aid Program Announced Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab's Method, Part 1 Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab's Method, Part 2 00:01:05 – Farm Aid…
Oct 20, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas Cow Protein Supplementation Options Another HPAI Detection on Kansas Farm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas : The show…
Oct 19, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Market Prices and Slaughter Numbers Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 1 Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle…
Oct 16, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Oct 15, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Oct 14, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Oct 13, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Oct 12, 2026 · 28:01
Beef Slaughter and Trade USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Too Many Leaves in Ponds 00:01:05 – Beef Slaughter and Trade : A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director…
Oct 9, 2026 · 28:01
Continued Grain Market Expectations Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff From Wet Conditions to Drying Out 00:01:05 – Continued Grain Market Expectations : K-State grain…
Oct 8, 2026 · 28:01
Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes 00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni…
Oct 7, 2026 · 28:01
Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot Pasture Conditions and Evaluations Learning About the Workforce 00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot : Today's…
Oct 6, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds : K-State's Drew Ricketts and…
Oct 5, 2026 · 28:01
Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2 00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A…
Oct 2, 2026 · 28:01
Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts : Starting the show is a grain market…
Oct 1, 2026 · 28:01
Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions : Robin Reid,…
Sep 30, 2026 · 28:01
FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers : Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm…
Sep 29, 2026 · 28:02
Late Season Control Options for Sericea Being Prepared for Wheat Pests Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State? 00:01:05 – Late Season Control Options for Sericea : K-State…
Sep 28, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Market Disruptions Wheat After Summer Row Crops Why are Ponds Green? 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Disruptions : Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show…
Sep 25, 2026 · 28:01
Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest Enjoyable Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain…
Sep 24, 2026 · 28:01
Being Prepared for Wheat Planting Getting Ready for the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture Adding Color to the Fall Home Landscape 00:01:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Planting : K-State…
Sep 23, 2026 · 28:01
Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income? Being Ready for Fall Calving Diversification for Cattle Operations 00:01:05 – Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income? : Roger McEowen, K-State…
Sep 22, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners Cover Crop Reactions to Past Herbicide Use Safety on the Dairy Farm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners :…
Sep 21, 2026 · 28:01
Recovery in the Cattle Market High Diesel Price Impacts Pesticide Label Acronyms 00:01:05 – Recovery in the Cattle Market : A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma…
Sep 18, 2026 · 28:01
Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat Cooling Down in Kansas 00:01:05 – Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics : Beginning…
Sep 17, 2026 · 28:01
Preparing for Winter Canola Planting Managing Phragmites in Kansas Cool-Season Lawn Work 00:01:05 – Preparing for Winter Canola Planting : A discussion about winter canola…
Sep 16, 2026 · 28:01
FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1 Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2 00:01:05 – FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State : The…
Sep 15, 2026 · 28:01
Taking Forage Samples Cotton Lint Yield Estimates Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments 00:01:05 – Taking Forage Samples : Beginning the show is K-State Extension beef cattle…
Sep 14, 2026 · 28:01
Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock 00:01:05 – Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade : A cattle…
Sep 11, 2026 · 28:01
New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought? 00:01:05 – New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market :…
Sep 10, 2026 · 28:01
Marketing More Animals in Feedlots Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans Current Kansas Insect Pests 00:01:05 – Marketing More Animals in Feedlots : Starting today's show…
Sep 9, 2026 · 28:01
Agricultural Law and Rule Developments Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1 Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2 00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and…
Sep 8, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference Genetically Engineered New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill : Part of a…
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:01
Geopolitics in the Grain Market Continued Weather Pattern and Forecast Crop Insurance Catch-Up Webinars 00:01:05 – Geopolitics in the Grain Market : Beginning today's show is Guy…
Sep 3, 2026 · 28:01
Impact Heat has on Crop Pests Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported Picking Quality Grass Seed 00:01:05 – Impact Heat has on Crop Pests : Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop…
Sep 2, 2026 · 28:01
FSA Programs Available During Dry Times Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1 Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2 00:01:05 – FSA Programs Available During Dry Times :…
Sep 1, 2026 · 28:01
Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread Making Yield Predictions for Soybeans Beef-on-Dairy Calves in Breeding Programs 00:01:05 – Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread :…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Prices and News in the Market Cover Crop Field Days Checking in on Water Quality 00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and News in the Market : Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 28:01
Grain Market Price Trends K-State Beef Stocker Field Day No Big Changes in the Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Price Trends : K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 28:01
Soil Fertility Considerations for Wheat Production, Part 1 Soil Fertility Considerations for Wheat Production, Part 2 Still Time to Plant in the Garden 00:01:05 – Soil Fertility…
Aug 26, 2026 · 28:01
Property Rights in Agriculture Deciding on Final Irrigation Timing Keeping Track of Cattle Records 00:01:05 – Property Rights in Agriculture : Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn…
Aug 25, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves Smooth Bromegrass Renovations Temperature and Humidity Impacts on Dairy Cattle 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves :…
Aug 24, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Market Signals Nitrate Toxicity and Prussic Acid Concerns, Part 1 Nitrate Toxicity and Prussic Acid Concerns, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Signals : Glynn Tonsor,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 28:01
What has Influenced the Grain Market K-State Purebred Beef Unit Small Weather Pattern Change 00:01:05 – What has Influenced the Grain Market : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain…
Aug 20, 2026 · 28:01
K-State Western Kansas Field Days K-State Sheep and Meat Goat Center Horticultural Insect Pests 00:01:05 – K-State Western Kansas Field Days : Beginning the show is K-State…
Aug 19, 2026 · 28:01
Drought and Climate Can Impact Health Kansas Research and Extension Centers Weaning Calves with Limited Handling 00:01:05 – Drought and Climate Can Impact Health: Elaine…
Aug 18, 2026 · 28:01
Silage Harvest Safety K-State's Beef Stocker Unit Four Tips for Harvesting Silage 00:01:05 – Silage Harvest Safety: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 28:16
Uncertainty in the Cattle Market History of the Hal Ross Flour Mill Desired Plants for Hunting Plots 00:01:05 – Uncertainty in the Cattle Market: Starting off the show is…
Aug 14, 2026 · 28:01
A Bit of a Surprise for Corn and Sorghum Balance Sheets Numbers from Wheat and Soybean Reports More Hot Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – A Bit of a Surprise for Corn and Sorghum Balance…
Aug 13, 2026 · 28:01
Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs 00:01:05 – Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas…
Aug 12, 2026 · 28:01
What Does a Bad Wheat Crop Mean for the Economy? Stink Bugs and Bollworms in Cotton Balancing Creep Feeding and Pasture Management 00:01:05 – What Does a Bad Wheat Crop Mean for…
Aug 11, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice Weeds in Smooth Bromegrass Whole Milk Sold in 2025 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice : Beginning the show is part of a…
Aug 10, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Imports Continue to Shift with Border Reopening How Agricultural Policy is Supported with Concise Communication Sorghum Connection Field Days 00:01:05 – Cattle Imports…
Aug 7, 2026 · 28:01
Seeing the Grain Market Futures Move Corn Leaf Hoppers in Kansas Impressive Heat in Kansas 00:01:05 – Seeing the Grain Market Futures Move: K-State grain economist, Daniel…
Aug 6, 2026 · 28:01
Eradicating Goat and Sheep Scrapie Bean Leaf Beetles and Podworms Garden and Landscape Pests 00:01:05 – Eradicating Goat and Sheep Scrapie: Kelsey Bentley, K-State Extension…
Aug 5, 2026 · 28:01
Livestock Indemnity Program Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 1 Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 2 00:01:05 – Livestock Indemnity Program: Today's show…
Aug 4, 2026 · 28:01
Calculating Corn Yields Horse and Deer Flies Biting Livestock Keeping Pregnant Cows Comfortable 00:01:05 – Calculating Corn Yields: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 28:01
Reopening the Mexico Border for Cattle Corn Leaf and Sugarcane Aphids in Crops Duck, Duck, Duck! 00:01:05 – Reopening the Mexico Border for Cattle: Beginning the show is Tyler…
Jul 31, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 30, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 29, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 28:01
Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to the Report From County Fair to State Fair Faces in Agriculture: Vicki Cicaneck 00:01:05 – Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to…
Jul 24, 2026 · 28:01
Grain Price Action Western Cow Camp Next Kansas Weather Pattern 00:01:05 – Grain Price Action : K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins the show with his grain market…
Jul 23, 2026 · 28:01
Crop Coverage Payment Estimates Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Dividing an Iris 00:01:05 – Crop Coverage Payment Estimates : Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and…
Jul 22, 2026 · 28:01
FSA County Committees and County LFPs Evolving Language in Agricultural Publications Improving Leased Pasture 00:01:05 – FSA County Committees and County LFPs : Starting today's…
Jul 21, 2026 · 28:01
Cotton Pests in 2026 Kansas Forests' Map My Property Tool Harvesting Corn Silage 00:01:05 – Cotton Pests in 2026 : Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, starts today's show…
Jul 20, 2026 · 28:01
Downturn in the Cattle Market 2026 Risk and Profit Conference What Grey Wolves Eat 00:01:05 – Downturn in the Cattle Market : Beginning the show is Oklahoma State University…
Jul 17, 2026 · 28:01
Look Into the Wheat and Grain Sorghum Market Look Into the Corn and Soybean Market Hot, July Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Look Into the Wheat and Grain Sorghum Market : Daniel…
Jul 16, 2026 · 28:01
Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1 Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 2 and Handling Herbicides in the Heat Harvesting Onions and Potatoes 00:01:05 – Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1 :…
Jul 15, 2026 · 28:01
· Data Centers · Scouting for Potato Leafhoppers · Transporting Livestock to Shows 00:01:00 – Data Centers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show…
Jul 14, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas Cover Crop Options for Livestock How the Dairy Industry has Evolved 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas : The show…
Jul 13, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 1 Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports : A cattle…
Jul 10, 2026 · 28:01
Grain Production and Yield Estimates Crops and Cattle Conference Look Ahead for Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Production and Yield Estimates : K-State grain economist, Daniel…
Jul 9, 2026 · 28:01
Kansas Wheat Growers Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning Grub Damage in Lawns 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Growers : Kansas wheat growers Derek Sawyer and Jay Armstrong begin…
Jul 8, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 28:01
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:…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 2, 2026 · 28:01
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…
Jul 1, 2026 · 28:01
Court Rulings Impact Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1 Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2 00:01:05 – Court Rulings Impact: K-State and Washburn law…
Jun 30, 2026 · 28:01
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus:…
Jun 29, 2026 · 28:01
Cattle Prices and Meat Demand Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference 00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Meat Demand : Glynn Tonsor,…
Jun 26, 2026 · 28:01
How the Grain Market is Looking Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid 00:01:05 – How the Grain Market is Looking : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain…
Jun 25, 2026 · 28:01
Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1 Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2 Destructive Pests and Bacteria 00:01:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1 : K-State's Mike Brouk…
Jun 24, 2026 · 28:01
Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas 4-H Summer Enrichment Program Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement? 00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas : Beginning the…
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