Best K State Research And Extension Podcasts (2025)

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2022 - Cattle Market and Report Update...Staying Safe During Harvest 28:01

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Cattle on Feed Report Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders More Paddlefish in Kansas 00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Tyler discusses the recent cattle on feed report and how it compares to expectations. 00:12:05 – Harvest and Bi…

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One Pill Can Kill: The Dangers of Counterfeit Pills 14:51

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The first of three Living Well Wednesday Fall webinars, hosted by K-State Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences agents and specialists from across the state, kicked off September 17th with an overview of the opioid crisis and the growing risk of fentanyl in our communities. Jenni Ebert, Community Health Educator for the Riley and Pottawatomie Cou…

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2021 - Corn is the Big Story After the WASDE...Grain Supply and Demand 28:01

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Corn and Grain Sorghum Market Soybean and Wheat Market Tropical Moisture in Kansas 00:01:05 – Corn and Grain Sorghum Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show as they talk about the domestic and international grain market. In the first segment, the pair discusses co…

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2020 - Range Management Specialist...Woody Encroachment Land Impacts 28:01

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New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist Does Woody Encroachment Impact Land Values Sweet Potato Harvest 00:01:05 – New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist: Starting the show is Molly Reichenborn, K-State range management Extension specialist, as she says what she hopes to bring to K-State and Kansas farmers and ranchers as she b…

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2019 - End of FSA Fiscal Year Recap...Habitats on Soil Pours 27:53

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Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year 2025 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecturer: Sasha Kravchenko Adult Cattle with Anemia 00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year: Starting today’s show is David Schemm, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he provides an update on programs and a summary of stats from the 2025 fiscal year at FSA. F…

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2018 - Managing Voles...Respiratory Concerns with Storage Tanks 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles Storage Tank Safety in Agriculture Awarding McCarty Family Farms 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken start the show as they discuss voles and what to do if you see the rodent in your yard. Fins, Fur, and Feathers …

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2017 - Demand in the Cattle Market...Keeping Atrazine in Fields 28:01

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Pause in the Cattle Market Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 1 Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 2 00:01:05 – Pause in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses the market's pause, feedlot returns, meat demand and what different generations see as important when purchasing p…

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Consumers Have Rights and Protections 14:51

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Regardless of the price of an item or product, there’s nothing more frustrating than being a disappointed consumer. This is especially true if it’s difficult to get any kind of satisfaction from the retailer or seller. However, consumers do have rights. K-State Research and Extension family resource specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) says she’s on a …

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2016 - Impacts of New Grain Reports...Celebrate Ag Event 28:01

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Crop Production and WASDE report Celebrate Ag Weekend Warmer Weather 00:01:05 – Crop Production and WASDE report: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show discussing the potential impact of today's release of the Crop Production and WASDE report. O'Brien | AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Celebrate Ag Weekend: Continuing the show is Dan Mose…

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2015 - Cover Crops for the Soil and Water...Why a Producer Chose Cover Crops 28:01

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The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1 The Value of Cover Crops, Part 2 Lawn and Garden Pests 00:01:05 – The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and Stacie Minson, K-State watershed specialist, and Jeremy Kootz, producer in Ellsworth County, start the show as they explain the value they see for cover crops. The talk a…

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2014 - Is a Citizen's Arrest Legal in Kansas?...Seed Treatments 28:01

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New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments Getting the Correct Sample for Testing 00:01:05 – New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, as he covers a couple of topics that include administrative enforcement and citizen arrests. Mak…

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2013 - Crop Insurance Changes...Considerations for Producers 28:01

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Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1 Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2 Managing New World Screwworm 00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, takes two segments to discuss changes in crop insurance and additional coverage options that producers can take into account. She explains wha…

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2012 - Cattle Market Trends Up...Prairie Dog Management 28:01

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Continued Record High Cattle Market Prairie Dog Control Podworms and Headworms 00:01:05 – Continued Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today's show. He discusses the continued record high market and his concerns and excitement. Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Less Catt…

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Living Well Wednesday Returns in September 14:51

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Fentanyl and opioid awareness; recognizing, avoiding, and reporting scams; and the negative health effects of energy drinks are the topics being covered this fall when Kansas State University’s Living Well Wednesday webinar series returns. The free webinars are the third Wednesday of each month from September through November. The sessions begin at…

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2011 - Grain Market Prices...Beef Stocker Field Day Learning 28:01

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Futures Trends in the Grain Market 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Drying Out and Warming Up 00:01:05 – Futures Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He breaks down the trends in the futures market as well as how the Mississippi River could impact harvest. Daniel O'Brien on A…

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2010 - Helping Control Cereal Rye...2025 Flinchbaugh Forum 28:01

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Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum Shrubs for the Landscape 00:01:05 – Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders about why it is important to clean harvest and drilling equipment. She also discusses using cereal rye and wheat. Wee…

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2009 - Farm Service Loans and Programs...Pests in Sorghum and Soybeans 28:01

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Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests Reducing Cattle Shrink 00:01:05 – Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he takes a look at loans that farmers and ranchers can apply for from the Farm Service Agency and how Kansas producers…

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2008 - Pond Management...4-H State Fair Ag Science Projects 27:55

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Managing Ponds Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects Forage Requirements 00:01:05 – Managing Ponds: We start our week with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode, as K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries/aquatic extension specialist Joe Gerken discuss managing ponds. Fins, Fur and Feathers Podcast 00:12:05 – Kansas State Fair 4…

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Tailgating? Avoiding a Food Safety Penalty Flag 14:51

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As the NFL and college football seasons get underway, millions of fans will be spending countless hours in parking lots consuming their favorite tailgating foods. Unfortunately, fans who don’t follow the four main rules for food safety: clean, separate, cook and chill, are risking more than getting a penalty flag. Kansas State University food scien…

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2007 - Storing Crops and Grain Exports...Knopf Farms Field Day 27:53

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Strong Wheat Exports Agronomy Field Day Early Fall 00:01:05 – Strong Wheat Exports: Starting today's show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien who begins the show discussing the futures and cash markets as well as strong wheat exports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Agronomy Field Day: K-State agronomy assistant, Nick Detter and …

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2006 - Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025...Canola Season 27:53

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Updated Wheat Variety Guide Canola Planting Fall Horticulture Considerations 00:01:05 – Updated Wheat Variety Guide: Today's show starts with Kansas State University plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and agronomist Romulo Lollato as they talk about the updated Kansas Wheat Variety Guide. Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 00:12:05 – Canola Planting:…

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2005 - New Savings Account...Drone Use in Late Crop Scouting 27:53

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Trump Accounts Drones for Crop Scouting Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring 00:01:05 – Trump Accounts: K-State and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen discusses what young families need to know about Trump accounts and the impact high corn yields may have on producers. Trump Accounts 00:12:05 – Drones for Crop Scouting: The show continues …

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2004 - Irrigation considerations...Armyworms in Crops 27:52

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Final Irrigation Armyworms Federal Milk Marketing Order Data 00:01:05 – Final Irrigation: K-State agronomists, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan start the show with important considerations and measures for irrigating crops and discuss what impacts improper timing can have on yields. eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu 00:12:05 – Armyworms: Crop entomologist, Jeff…

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2003 - USDA Cattle Market Update...Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers 27:54

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Cattle Market Trends/NASS Report Lambing Publication Euglena 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trends and NASS Report: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd with the Livestock Marketing Information Center kick off today's show with a cattle market update discussing cattle on feed and beef cold storage stocks. USDA NASS Cattle on Feed 00:12:05 – Lambing Publication…

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The Ups and Down of Retirement 14:51

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Kansas State University Extension adult development and aging specialist, Erin Martinez, says retirement is one of life’s most stressful events – and it’s not all tied to how much you’ve saved. Researchers have been focusing on more than just managing retirement accounts and are exploring retirees’ life experiences and they’ve found several distinc…

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2002 - Record Crop Yields...Armyworms Becoming a Concern 27:52

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High Yields and Strong Grain Exports Beware of Armyworms Fall Weather Approaching 00:01:05 – High Yields and Strong Grain Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show by discussing the grain market outlook and further details continued strong exports and the international grain market. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12…

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2001 - Conditions Affecting Wheat...Wheat Variety Trial Results 28:00

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Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat Top Performing Wheat Varieties Grass Seed Labelling 00:01:05 – Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat: Today's show starts with Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, as she discusses the wheat tests from the 2024-2025 wheat growing season. In the first segment, she explain…

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2000 - FSA Program Support for Producers...Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes 27:53

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Farm Service Agency Conservation Program 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Preconditioning Calves 00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Program: Today's show begins with David Schemm, executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he breaks down what's happening with the conservation and price support program. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – 4-H Li…

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1999 - Varying Ecosystems and Burning Benefits...Nutrients for Wheat 28:00

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems Preparing for Wheat Milk Lines: Mike Brouk 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems: We begin today's show with K-State Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken and part of the Fins Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss benefits of burning and managing different types of ecosystems. Fins, Fur, and Feathers 00:12:05 – …

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1998 - Opportunity for Beef on Dairy...Kidding Publication 28:02

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Cattle Market Outlook Publication on Kidding Goats Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: We begin today's show with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the southern border closure is continuing to drive high prices as well as the opportun…

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Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Intentional Kindness 14:51

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A growing body of research indicates that intentional kindness is a critical component of physical and mental health, as well as economic well-being. A new Extension fact sheet, Kindness Matters, details how being intentionally kind, including random acts of kindness, can benefit health. Kansas State University community health specialist, Elaine J…

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1997 - Corn and Grain Sorghum Markets...Soybean and Wheat Markets 28:01

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Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1 Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2 Drying Out in Kansas 00:01:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today's show with a look at the domestic and international grain markets following the crop p…

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1996 - Time for Lime Applications...Reducing Input Costs 28:01

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Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production Cutting Costs But Not Yield Horticulture Research 00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production : Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, begins the show as he explains the purpose of lime applications and the impact it can have for crops, specifically alfalfa and wheat. Liming Soils for Optimu…

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1995 - Farmers Buying and Selling Off-Patent Seeds...Hay Market Changes 28:01

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Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds? The Hay Market Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding 00:01:05 – Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds?: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show discussing the parameters of reselling off-patent seeds and it what it takes to do legally. Reselling Off-Patent Seeds 00:12:05 – The Hay Market: Keepin…

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1994 - Bt Cotton and Bollworms...Local Food for Kids 28:01

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Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests Farm to Plate Initiative Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds 00:01:05 – Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they discuss bt cotton, bollworms and stinkbugs. Late-Season Insect Pest Considerations and Bt …

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1993 - Meat Demand vs Consumption in the Market...More Streams of Farm Income 28:01

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Continued Cattle Market Strength Diversifying Farm Income Identifying Wildlife from Pictures 00:01:05 – Continued Cattle Market Strength: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show with a cattle market update as he discusses the current market, meat demand and the impact of macroeconomic topics. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:…

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Are You Prepared for a Financial Emergency? 14:51

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A financial emergency can take many forms. It may include car damage, property damage, unemployment or family emergencies. Regardless of the emergency, if you’ve been building an emergency fund, you’ll be better prepared to cover unexpected expenses. K-State professor and Extension family resource management specialist, Elizabeth Kiss, (kish) discu…

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1992 - Grain Exports Looking Positive...Importance of Mentorship 27:53

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Favorable Grain Exports Value of a Mentor Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions 00:01:05 – Favorable Grain Exports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show with a grain market update, reporting good exports and relatively steady futures and cash markets. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Value of a Mentor: Conti…

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1991 - Staying Safe with Silage...Respiratory Hazards Around Silage 28:01

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Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1 Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2 Pest Damage in the Landscape 00:01:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, with two segments as he talks about respiratory hazards with silage. He explains the con…

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1990 - FSA Programs and Payments...4-H at the State Fair 28:01

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Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year How Listeriosis Happens 00:01:05 – Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts the show as he mentions farm programs with FSA and what payments producers could be receiving. Farmers.…

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1989 - Flooding Concerns and Positives...Field Day in Garden City 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding Garden City Field Day Plus Pricing Corn Silage 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State kick off today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss flooding. They explain the causes, the issues it can create and what can be a positive. …

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1988 - Continuing with Tight Cattle Market...Meetings to Prepare for Wheat Planting 27:53

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Cattle Market Reaction Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings Proposed Dicamba Registration 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reaction: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today’s show. He talks about how the markets reacted to recent reports and how margins are tighter in certain parts of the industry. Cow-Cal…

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Packing a Safe School Lunch 14:51

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With summer winding down, parents and kids are starting to enter their back-to-school mode. In addition to purchasing the traditional items: notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers and crayons, Kansas State University food scientist and coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center, Karen Blakeslee, reminds parents to think about school lunch. Sh…

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1987 - Large Crops Expected for Kansas...Protecting Soybeans from Pests 27:53

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Why We Have Low Grain Prices Soybean Pests Precipitation Variability Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Why We Have Low Grain Prices: K-State grain economist Daniel O’Brien starts the show with his grain market update. He discusses why we have low grain prices and what it would take to change them. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Soybean Pests: J…

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1986 - Acclimating Heifers for A.I. Success...Using Drones and Satellites 27:53

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Improving A.I. Success for Heifers Research with Drones and Satellites Extending the Garden Harvest 00:01:05 – Improving A.I. Success for Heifers: Beginning the show is K-State’s Sandy Johnson and Nicholas Dias as they explain research they have been working on that looks into how acclimation impacts heifers’ breeding success with artificial insemi…

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1985 - Research Tax Credit Changes with the OBBBA...Grain Sorghum Field Days 27:53

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Research and Development Tax Changes Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days Breeding Heifers Before Cows 00:01:05 – Research and Development Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen kicks off today’s show as he discusses how the research and development tax credit has changed with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The OBBBA -…

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1984 - Packing Silage Properly to Reduce Listeria Chances...Horse Diseases 27:53

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Listeria in Livestock Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy 00:01:05 – Listeria in Livestock: Beginning today’s show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as they explain listeria and what is a common cause of it for livestock. 00:1…

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1983 - Reviewing Recent Cattle Reports...Cleaning Up Wheat Fields 27:53

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Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports Wheat-Free Windows Healthy and Safe Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center’s Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd starts the show as they review the recent Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – …

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A Visual Guide of Kansas Seasonal Local Food 14:51

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A variety of seasonal local food is available in Kansas. In fact, the state has about a nine-month growing season. However, consumers don’t always know what is in season and at the peak of freshness. A new poster from Kansas State University’s Local Food Systems is making it easier to know which fruits and vegetables are available in the winter, sp…

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1982 - Wheat Exports...Southern Rust in More of Kansas 27:53

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Grain Market Outlook Southern Corn Rust in Kansas More Precipitation? 00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today's show with a grain market outlook where he notes strong wheat exports. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Southern Corn Rust in Kansas: The show continues with K-State row crop plant pathol…