Best K State Research And Extension Podcasts (2025)

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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…

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1981 - Tightly Wrapped Corn Tassels...Preweaning Respiratory Diseases 27:53

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Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves Delayed Tomato Harvest 00:01:05 – Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential: Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomists, begin the show as they explain the unique issue of corn not tasseling and how to estimate yield potential. Corn Production: Pollin…

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1980 - Talking With FSA Before Upcoming Deadlines...Risk and Profit Conference 27:55

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Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Upcoming Agricultural Economic Events Balancing Input Costs With Cattle Production 00:01:05 – Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Starting today’s show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he explains the supplemental disaster relief program, committee nominations, sp…

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1979 - Snake Safety Precautions...Wasp Habitats 27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Snakes Controlling Wasps Looking Back at the History of Ice Cream 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Snakes: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they discuss snakes and what people should do to reduce the chances of encountering one but also what to do if you do…

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1978 - Cost of Cattle...Metrics of a Leader 27:53

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Cattle Market Prices and Confidence Being a Good Leader Welcoming Chevy-Lynn 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Prices and Confidence: Beginning today’s show is University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis, with an update on cattle prices, cutout, animal health and non-tariff measures. Cap.UNL.edu/articles Livestock Budgets - AgManager.i…

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Heat Concerns for Older Adults 14:51

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As the summer heat continues, it’s important to remember that we all need to stay cool and hydrated. This is especially true for people aged 65 years or older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are more prone to heat-related health problems. They don’t adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in tempe…

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1977 - After USDA Grain Market Impacts...Warming Up in Kansas 28:01

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Grain Market Outlook, Part 1 Grain Market Outlook, Part 2 Hot, Dry Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, starts today's show with two segments discussing the grain market following last week's USDA reports. Dan begins with an overview of the futures and cash prices. He also mentions how the feed grai…

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1976 - Taking Care of Weeds...Learning Opportunity for Women in Cattle 27:53

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What Weeds Need Controlled Cow Camp for Women Demonstration Gardens 00:01:05 – What Weeds Need Controlled: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, starts today's show as she discusses key things that are happening with weeds this time of year. She mentions palmer amaranth, weeds in soybeans and cleaning up fields of wheat stubble. eUpdate.agronom…

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1975 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act...Shooting Sports Project 28:02

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Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Clostridium Prefingens 00:01:05 – Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains the key provisions for farmers and ranchers from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. One Big Beautiful Bill …

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1974 - Cattle Risk Management...Fall Armyworms and Armyworms 28:02

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Livestock Risk Protection Damage From Fall Armyworms and Armyworms Corn Silage Harvest Considerations 00:01:05 – Livestock Risk Protection: Beginning today’s show is K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, as she breaks down livestock risk protection and how cattle producers can use it as a risk management tool. AgManager.info Ri…

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1973 - Mixed Bag for the Cattle Market...Western Kansas Crop Update 27:53

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June Meat Demand Monitor Western Kansas Cotton and Pests Working Around Wildlife in Fields 00:01:05 – June Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he discusses the current market, meat demand and what we will learn from upcoming reports. Meat Demand on AgManager.info 0…

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Community Planning and Urban Food System Research 14:51

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A group of Kansas State University faculty members is working to improve food access across urban areas in Kansas. The 1-point-2-million-dollar project, “Development of Resilient Urban Food Systems That Ensure Food Security in the Face of Climate Change,” is funded through the university’s Game-Changing Research Initiation Program. K-State assistan…

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1972 - Grain Market WASDE Report Expectations...How Wheat Harvest is Going 27:53

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Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React Wheat Harvest Update and Value of Residue Be Weather Ready 00:01:05 – Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins the show as he gives his grain market outlook that includes pre-report WASDE expectations and current market conditions. Dan O'Brien on Ag…

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1971 - Do Producers get ARC and PLC Payments?...Canola Harvest 27:53

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Payments for ARC and PLC Canola Growing Season and Harvest Pests in the Landscape 00:01:05 – Payments for ARC and PLC: Today’s show starts with K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn, as they discuss ARC and PLC payments for wheat and their projections for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. Natio…

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1970 - Benefits of Farm Service Agency Loans...Knowing Trees in Your Community 27:53

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Preparing for FSA Loans Community Tree Inventory Freemartin Calves 00:01:05 – Preparing for FSA Loans: Beginning today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist Marissa Kepley reviewing farm loan changes at FSA and what producers should keep in mind to benefit loan assistance. Farmers.gov Service Centers AI in Kansas Agriculture 00:…

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1969 - What Else is in Fish...Why Cattle May Lose Their Fetus 27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Parasites Potential Reasons for Cattle Pregnancy Loss Less Stress When Moving Calves 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Parasites: A discussion about parasites in aquatic life from part of the Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wild…

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1968 - A Look Back and Forward for the Cattle Market...Corn and Soybean Nutrients 27:53

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Cattle Market Expectations for the Year Important Nutrients for Corn and Soybeans Faces in Agriculture: George Hunsinger 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Expectations for the Year: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains what he saw in the first half of the year for the cattl…

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Preserving the Freshness of Homegrown Food 14:51

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Food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. When done properly and safely, home preserved foods can reduce food costs and food waste and allow seasonal produce to be enjoyed throughout the year. Kansas State University food scientist and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center, Karen Blakeslee, discusses some of the com…

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1967 - USDA Reports Impact on the Grain Market...Weather Forecast for July 27:53

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USDA Grain Reports Extended Weather Forecast Tomato Problems 00:01:05 – USDA Grain Reports: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show. Dan explains the recent USDA acreage and grain stocks reports and how they impact the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: Chip Redmond…