Agriculture Today

• 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: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he discusses the upcoming WASDE report expectations and how exports have been for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.

Daniel on AgManager

00:12:05 – Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision: The show continues with K-State's Robin Reid and Jenny Ifft as the pair explain ARC and PLC options for producers and what they recommend they look into before making their decision for the 2026 crop. 

Resources on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Forecasting the Next Weather Pattern: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he says what precipitation Kansans saw this past week and what the next weather pattern is that he is expecting. 

Mesonet.k-state.edu

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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: Beginning today's show is K-State's Terry Griffin and Millersville University's Tamitha Skov and Janelle Shank as the group discuss the cycle and impact space weather can have on communities and agriculture.

00:12:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2: Terry, Tamitha and Janelle continue the show and their conversation as they share how people can plan and be prepared for the next GPS disruption caused by space weather.

K-State Publication

Tamitha Skov

SWEN Program at Millersville University

SpaceWeather.gov

00:23:05 – Tree and Shrub Protection from Deer: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining how to protect trees and shrubs from deer damage in the fall and winter.  

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he explains developments in a crop insurance fraud case and wetland regulations.

The McBee Crop Insurance Fraud Case

Wetlands Regulation After Sackett

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act: K-State pesticide safety and integrated pest management coordinator, Frannie Miller, continues the show discussing pesticide label requirements and what needs to be followed when it comes to the Endangered Species Act.

New Pesticide Label Requirements Comply with the Endangered Species Act

Bulletins Live! Two

Ecological Spray Drift Buffer Reduction Calculator

00:23:05 – Watching for Coccidiosis in Calves: Ending the show is a new segment of "Animal Science Insights" where we hear from K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff. He breaks down why cattle producers should be keeping an eye out for coccidiosis in their pens.  

KSUBeef.org

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as the pair discuss a recent listener question about creating a pond environment they want.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day Opportunities: K-State swine specialists, Joel DeRouchey and Josh Flohr, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming Swine Day and what opportunities are available for attendees.

KSU Swine Day

KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Planning a Balanced Diet: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show by encouraging dairy producers to talk with their nutritionist this fall about their pre-fresh diets to develop a balanced diet specific to the needs of their cows and herd.  

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses up and down in the market, a change in a report and the big picture for the market.

Glynn on AgManager

00:12:05 – Federal Fund Rate Decision: Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman from K-State continue the show as they explain the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and what decision was made for the federal fund rate. The pair also chat about what it means for agriculture producers and the overall impact it could have on Kansas residents. 

00:23:05 – Impact for Residents From Federal Fund Rates: The show wraps as Brady and Brian conclude their conversation about the impacts of fund rate changes for people.  

Kansas Landowner Conference

robinreid@ksu.edu 

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he takes a look into the harvest time grain markets and Kansas commodity supply and demand numbers.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Expecting Moisture this Winter: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, keeps the show rolling as he explains what is causing our current weather and what he is currently forecasting for the winter months.

Mesonet.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Supporting Breast Cancer Patients: Ending the show is breast cancer survivor Janet Bailey as she shares the value of asking for and accepting help from others and how others can offer their support. 

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 Phelon, Katey Foster and Mike Froebe as they discuss this year's growing season and how the crop is looking as they start to get into the fields.

KansasSoybeans.org

Agronomy eUpdate

00:12:05 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A conversation about breast cancer and continued impacts from the cancer continues the show as breast cancer survivor Janet Bailey and physical therapist certified in oncology rehabilitation Stephanie Johnson share what they have learned and how they support people in this position, respectively.

00:23:05 – Moving Houseplants Inside: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, ends today's show explaining what people need to inspect on their houseplants as they move them indoors. He says it is especially time to move them in if they are tropical plants. 

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights program details and deadlines as well as what the agency is working on to end the calendar year.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps today's show going as he discusses what soybean seed concerns growers could be seeing in their field this year as they harvest.

Wet Weather can Affect Soybean Seed Quality at Harvest

www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates

00:23:05 – Giving Heifers Their Best Chance: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner talk through their recommendations for giving heifers the best chance of a successful breeding next season. 

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 chats about bees and why they might be swarming this time of year and if he is concerned about them being a problem.

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-Hers Involvement: Kansas 4-Hers Emily Kozlowski, Akinya Williams and Norah Ellenz continue the show as they share about their involvement in 4-H and a few of their favorite projects and memories.

Kansas4H.org

00:23:05 – Corn and Milo Stalks for Bedding and Feed: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show discussing how corn and milo stalks can be used as bedding and as part of a feeding program for dairy cows. 

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

• 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 Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, starts the show. He discusses feeder and fed cattle while also looking into placements from the Cattle on Feed report. 

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – 2026 Kansas Landowner Conference: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continues today's show as she highlights the Kansas Landowner Conference and the unique opportunities available for attendees.

Kansas Landowner Conference

RobinReid@ksu.edu 

00:23:05 – Being Vigilant of Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts wraps the show describing chronic wasting disease and what deer hunters should be vigilant of during the hunting and harvesting process. 

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.