Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. 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 Uni ...
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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 K ...
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1696 - Blue-Green Algae...Annual Forage Insurance
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Blue-Green Algae Annual Forage Insurance Details Transporting Dairy Cattle 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Blue-Green Algae: Kicking off today’s show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a new episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers where they converse about blue-green algae and its concerns. Blue Green Algae and Harm…
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1695 - Meat Demand Monitor...Hatching Corn Pests
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May Meat Demand Monitor Corn Pests: Corn Rootworm and Earworm Faces in Agriculture: Laura Haffner 00:01:05 – May Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains movements in the market, higher daily price limits and his new Meat Demand Monitor report. Glynn on AgManager.in…
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A Men's Health Guide: Defending Against Cancer
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men, accounting for one in every four deaths. After that, according to the CDC, are lung, prostate and colorectal cancers. The good news is that these health threats men face are largely preventable. However, a K-State Research and Extension family and consumer sciences agent says early detection is ke…
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1694 - Grain Price Outlook...Waterlogged Crops
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Grain Market Position Too Much Water for Some Corn and Soybeans All of Kansas Seeing Moisture 00:01:05 – Grain Market Position: Getting today’s show started is K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, with this week’s grain market update. He talks about the current market as well as price outlook probabilities. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info Winning th…
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1693 - Herbicides for Sericea Lespedeza....Heat Stress in Cattle
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Controlling Sericea Lespedeza Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress Canning Garden Produce 00:01:05 – Controlling Sericea Lespedeza: K-State rangeland management specialist, Walt Fick, starts the show today by talking about sericea lespedeza and the issues it creates and how to possibly control it. Early Summer Control of Sericea Lespedeza Using Herbicides…
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Upcoming FSA Program Deadlines Ticks in Kansas and on Humans Summer Beef Grazing Plans 00:01:05 – Upcoming FSA Program Deadlines: Kicking off today’s show is Dennis McKinney, Kansas Farm Service Agency state director, with a reminder on upcoming deadlines for programs from FSA. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Ticks in Kansas and on Humans: K-State veterinar…
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1691 - Western Ragweed in Pastures...Ukrainian Agriculture Update
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Ragweed in Cattle Pastures Ukraine Crop Numbers Calculating the Number of Heifers 00:01:05 – Ragweed in Cattle Pastures: K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney starts the show with information about if western ragweed impacts pastures and if that effects cattle gain. How Does Western Ragweed Impact Pasture Production? KSUBeef.org kharmone@ksu.edu 0…
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After receiving a lot of questions about what hospice care is, K-State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences developed a four-page Fact Sheet, Understanding Hospice. K-State Extension specialist in adult development and aging, Erin Martinez, one of the authors of the Fact Sheet, says it helps answer the questions people have about how…
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1690 - Price Action in the Grain Market...Cattle Conference
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Forward Look for Crops and the Grain Market Cattle U Conference Another Round of Severe Weather 00:01:05 – Forward Look for Crops and the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He explains how the weather still plays a major role in the markets here and abroad. Dan O'Brien on A…
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1689 - What's Taking Place with the Farm Bill...Metabolic Resistance
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Farm Bill Update Metabolic Resistance in Weeds Adding Nitrogen Fertilizer 00:01:05 – Farm Bill Update: Beginning today’s show is Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair Jenny Ifft as she provides an update on the Farm Bill. Jenny explains what the key talking points of the bill currently are and where they stand. 00:12:05 – Metabolic Resistance in We…
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1688 - Cattle ID Mandate...Pillbugs in Soybeans
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Electronic ID Mandate for Cattle Pillbugs and Wheat Aphids Calf Management 00:01:05 – Electronic ID Mandate for Cattle: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show today by discussing a new final rule on electric identification for the cattle industry. He says what the mandate is and its issues. An Electronic Identification M…
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1687 - Grasslands for Wildlife...Cotton Weed and Pest Management
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Converting to Native Grasslands for Wildlife Managing Cotton Weeds and Pests All Breeds Dairy Show 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Converting to Native Grasslands for Wildlife: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. On this episode the pair talk abo…
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What's Going on in the Cattle Market What were the GPS Outages? Soybean Gall Midge 00:01:05 – What's Going on in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses fed cattle futures, slaughter cows and fed cattle closeou…
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Whether it’s in a physical location, remote or hybrid, work can be stressful. A 2024 report from Lyra (leer-uh) Health concluded that people in remote work situations are facing a post-pandemic surge in serious and complex mental health conditions. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health and a sta…
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1685 - Domestic and International Grian Market...Drought Monitor Changes
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Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 1 Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 2 Not Done with Severe Weather 00:01:05 – Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, to discuss domestic and international grain markets. The pair conver…
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1684 - Update from the Wheat Tour...Taking Care of Volunteer Corn
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Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 2 Managing Volunteer Corn Controlling Bagworms, Sawflies and Mosquitos 00:01:05 – Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 2: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, starts the show today with another Hard Winter Wheat Tour update. He explains how the crop looked from Colby to Wichita and the concerns identified on his r…
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FSA Loan Programs for Farms and Youth Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 1 Trying to Keep Bulls Safe 00:01:05 – FSA Loan Programs for Farms and Youth: Beginning today’s show is Josh Ridder, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief, discussing their direct farm operating loan program as well as the youth loan program. Farmers.gov Farmers.gov/loans 00:12:…
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1682 - KFMA Financial Review for 2023...Safe Dairy for Consumers
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KFMA State Summary for 2023 KFMA's Associations 2023 Summary Safe Dairy Products 00:01:05 – KFMA State Summary for 2023: Starting today’s show is Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association’s executive director, with an economic and financial analysis of Kansas farms in 2023. AgManager.info/KFMA 00:12:05 – KFMA's Associations 2023 Summary: KFM…
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1681 - Cattle Export and Slaughter Numbers...Planting Sorghum
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Cattle Market Exports Factors for Sorghum Planting Bats in Homes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Exports: Beginning today's show is Lee Schulz, Iowa State University livestock economist, with this week's cattle market update as he discusses the current market, export numbers and a livestock slaughter summary for 2023. USMEF Monthly Export Numbers USDA Wee…
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Having to pay higher prices for goods and services affects families in many ways, often straining a family’s budget. When this occurs, paying attention to your finances and making cuts where necessary can help combat higher prices. When your income, for whatever reason, isn’t meeting your needs or financial goals, K-State Extension family resource …
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1680 - Grain Market Conditions...K-State National Champions
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Expecting No Surprises from the WASDE Report K-State Agriculture Judging Team Victories More Severe Weather 00:01:05 – Expecting No Surprises from the WASDE Report: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He explains what he expects from the WASDE report and the range of market prices. Dan O'Brien on AgMan…
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1679 - Kochia in Wheat Fields...Fieldwork Capacity
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Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest Fieldwork Capacity Tool Irrigating at Home 00:01:05 – Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, gets today’s show rolling by talking about kochia and how wheat growers might be able to manage it before and after harvest. Pre-harvest Weed Control in Wh…
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1678 - What's Happening with Swampbuster...USDA Reporting
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Update on the Swampbuster Act Development of USDA Reports Managing Twin Calves 00:01:05 – Update on the Swampbuster Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show with an update on the Swampbuster Act and what impactful cases are currently taking place. What's Going on with Swampbuster? Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR Roger on AgMana…
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1677 - Getting Big Fish in Ponds...Identifying Cattle Lameness
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish Lameness in Cattle Expanding Dairy Industry 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discusses how to grow big fish in ponds. Fins, Fur and Feathers …
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1676 - Cattle Market Recovery...Visiting K-State for a Semester
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Heavier Cattle Carcasses Australian Student Visiting K-State Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young 00:01:05 – Heavier Cattle Carcasses: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show. He explains that carcass weights have increased, and he shares why that is. 00:12:05 – Australian Student Visi…
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Keeping Fruits and Vegetables Fresh; Preparing for Canning Season
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There’s nothing more frustrating than purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables – especially at today’s prices – and having to throw some of them out because they went bad before they could be eaten. Kansas State University food scientist and coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response center, Karen Blakeslee, has tips for safely storing fresh frui…
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1675 - A Look at the Grain Market...Tornadoes in Kansas
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Grain Market Trends and Update Past and Future Severe Weather Winter Canola Field Day 00:01:05 – Grain Market Trends and Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan talks about current market trends as well as how planting is going and weather impacts. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info Winning th…
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Bagworms Taking on Trees April Statewide and Campus Update Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm 00:01:05 – Bagworms Taking on Trees: Beginning today’s show is Blaine Stroble, Northeast community district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, to discuss bagworms and how they damage trees but also be managed. Bagworms KansasForests.org 00:12:05 – …
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1673 - What's Happening at Kansas FSA...Keeping Mental Health in Mind
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Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile Mental Health in Agriculture Other Species in the Census 00:01:05 – Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile: To begin today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, with reminders on acreage reporting, dairy margin coverage, CRP and marketi…
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1672 - Goat and Sheep Parasites...Staying Safe in the Heat
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Parasites in Goats and Sheep Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas 00:01:05 – Parasites in Goats and Sheep: Starting today’s show is diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District Adaven Rohling as she talks about parasites in goats and sheep and how people can check them for parasite loads. adaven@ks…
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1671 - Cattle Market Recap...Cotton Planting
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Impacting the Cattle Market Soil Moisture and Temperatures for Cotton Planting Bluegill Spawning and Fishing 00:01:05 – Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He talks about the current market and what is happening in the in…
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Multiple studies suggest there is a science to happiness. Participants in this year’s Walk Kansas, an annual eight-week challenge that encourages people to exercise and live more healthfully while working toward a common goal, had access to a webinar that focused on the benefits of being happy. Michelle Lane, the senior director of community wellne…
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1670 - Wheat Futures Up...Storms in Kansas
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Grain Market Futures Ukraine Update and Outlook Severe Weather in Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Market Futures: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He shares on the futures market and takes a deeper look at acreage for corn and sorghum. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Ukraine Update and Outlo…
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HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update 2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow Cover Crops with Companion Planting 00:01:05 – HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update: Beginning today’s show is an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle herds from Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith. agriculture.ks.gov 00:12:05 – 2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow: The 2024 Alum…
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1668 - Possession of Mineral Rights...Planting Soybeans
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Co-Equal Ownership of Rights Soybean Planting Considerations Safety When Working with Cattle 00:01:05 – Co-Equal Ownership of Rights: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by reviewing his recent blog article “Rights of Co-Tenants.” He explains the issues that can come from estate planning and ownership. Rights of Co-Te…
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1667 - Humans with CWD...Pests in Homes and Fields
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they discuss Chronic Wasting Disease …
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1666 - Cattle Market Conditions...Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans
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Cattle Market Conditions Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans Celebrating Earth Day 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Conditions: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discusses cattle on feed and cattle weights as well as the continued impact of HPAI on the cattle market. 00:12:05 – Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybean…
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Is Your Skin Protected from the Sun's Harmful Rays
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Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers – and it’s been on the rise over the past few years. According to the American Cancer Society, more than five million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States – that’s more than all other cancers combined. K-State Extension Northwest Regional Specialist for family and consumer sciences,…
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1665 - Grain Market Outlook...Ag Alumni Fellow
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Grain Market Conditions College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen Drought and Severe Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Conditions: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the markets are holding and the current expectations with planting and weather. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 –…
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1664 - Cattle Parasites...Cow-Calf Health
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Internal and External Parasites in Cattle Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health Planting Warm-Season Vegetables 00:01:05 – Internal and External Parasites in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, begins today’s show by talking about internal and external parasites and what cattle producers can do to fight them. 00:12:05 – Biosecuri…
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1663 - Frequent FSA Crop and Livestock Questions...White Grubs
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Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA White Grubs in Brome Fields Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations 00:01:05 – Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA: Getting today’s show started is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he discusses programs that he has been getting questions about. Farmers.…
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Canola Crop in Kansas Bovine Respiratory Disease Vaccine Controlling Flies on the Dairy 00:01:05 – Canola Crop in Kansas: Starting today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm to talk about the current state of the canola crop in Kansas. He says what the crop has experienced and what growers need to keep an eye on moving forward. Spring Freeze…
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Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update on Crop Pests Snakes are Becoming More Active 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with a cattle market outlook. He talks about things taking place globally that can impact the market and provides an update on the Meat Demand Moni…
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The arrival of warmer weather is an opportunity for parents to spend more time outdoors with their children. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles says there’s just all kinds of really cool activities and opportunities to support our children’s development in a conscientious and forward-thinking way. He discusse…
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1660 - Foreign Exchange and Grain Markets...Storms in Kansas
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April WASDE Report Review, Part 1 April WASDE Report Review, Part 2 Impactful Weather System for Kansas 00:01:05 – April WASDE Report Review, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen kick off today’s show by discussing the grain market both domestically and internationally. In the first seg…
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1659 - Kansas Farm Income Projections...CoverCress
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Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook From Field Pennycress to CoverCress Reminder About Cicadas and Ticks 00:01:05 – Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook: Starting today’s show is Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell from K-State as they review the 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook. The pair summarizes crop, livestock and farm income projections. State Far…
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1658 - Property Right Cases in Agriculture...Starter Fertilizer
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In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture Starter Fertilizer for Corn Where Cattle Are 00:01:05 – In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show with information about cases that involve the Clean Water Act and PFAS, both cases that could be impactful to agriculture. Property Rights…
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1657 - Use of the Ogallala Aquifer...Mineral for Cattle
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer Mineral Supplementation Heat Stress on Dry Dairy 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show as the pair talks about the value of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture and wildlife. Fins, Fur and …
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1656 - Cattle Market Update...Cattle Questions
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News Impacting the Cattle Market Replacement Heifers and Open Cattle Faces in Agriculture: Zoe Kaiser 00:01:05 – News Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz kicks off today’s show. Lee also reviews the other disappearance category on USDA Cattle on Feed reports. Ag Decision Make…
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Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters. In most of the U.S., extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees – and it’s becoming more of a health risk. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Ka…
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