Best Kstateresearchandextension Podcasts (2024)

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1752 - Risks in the Long-term...Conference for Landowners in Kansas 27:53

7h ago27:53

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Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers Kansas Landowner Conference Understanding Composting 00:01:05 – Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers: Beginning today’s show is Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, to talk about long-term strategic risk in operations and what can help prepare managers to withstand unplanned…

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1751 - Update Records with FSA...Methane Reduction in U.S. Feedlots 27:53

2h ago27:53

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Reporting Changes to FSA Adoption of Methane Reducing Feed Additive in U.S. Feedlots Research Cattle Operation Moving Locations 00:01:05 – Reporting Changes to FSA: Kansas FSA outreach coordinator Candi Ketterel kicks off the show with why producers would need to contact FSA to update their records. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and K-…

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1750 - Liming Fields...Wheat Variety Resources 27:53

1h ago27:53

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Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production Kansas Wheat Variety Publications More Corn Silage, Less Alfalfa Hay 00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, starts today’s show with reminders about the importance of liming fields especially for wheat and alfalfa. Liming Soils for Optimum Wheat P…

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1749 - Cattle Market Recap...Grant for Stripe Rust 27:53

3h ago27:53

27:53

Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price Wheat Stripe Rust Research Frogs Around Kansas 00:01:05 – Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center’s director Tyler Cozzens begins today’s show. Tyler gives a market recap and talks about the consumer price index and retail meat prices. LMIC.inf…

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The Changing Dynamics of Becoming a Grandparent 14:51

13h ago14:51

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When it comes to being a grandparent, Kansas State University aging and adult development specialist, Erin Martinez, suggests trying not to take the grandparent “fun card” too far. Instead, stay within the boundaries and expectations of the parent and spend time with grandchildren in a meaningful and purposeful way. Martinez says there are some uni…

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1748 - Low Grain Market Prices...Field Days in Western Kansas 27:53

2h ago27:53

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Grain Market Discussion Western Kansas Field Days Cool Temps and Wet Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Market Discussion: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps what was discussed at the Risk and Profit conference and why markets are described as comfortable. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05…

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1747 - Wheat Performance Tests...Cicada Killers 27:53

4h ago27:53

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Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1 Wheat Performance Tests, Part 2 Cicada Killer Nests 00:01:05 – Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1: K-State crop performance test coordinator, Jane Lingenfelser, starts today’s show with two segments to review the 2024 wheat performance tests in Kansas. In the first segment she discusses how the growing season faired for…

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1746 - Self-Defense in Agriculture...Protein Supplementation 27:53

2h ago27:53

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Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets Protein Supplementation for Cattle Yogurt Health Claim 00:01:05 – Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by mentioning legal scenarios that agriculture producers could encounter when it comes to protecting themselves and their …

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1745 - Bats in Buildings...Opinions on Sheep and Goat Meat 27:53

1d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas Sheep and Goat Meat Product Preferences Economics at the Dairy 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins the show for today. The pair talk about bats in Kansas, how to exclude them and the concerns they carry.…

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1744 - Updates in the Cattle Market...Herbicides for Wheat 27:53

21h ago27:53

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Cattle Market Sentiment Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat Faces in Agriculture: Craig Berning 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Sentiment: Today’s show starts with a cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis. He discusses the impacts on the market and how producers, consumers and economists are feeling. 00:1…

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Supporting Local Food Systems 14:51

1d ago14:51

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The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit, an event highlighting the state’s challenges in accessing nutritious foods, is being held August 27th and 28th in Wichita. According to K-State Research and Extension Local Food System program coordinator, Amanda Lindahl, this summit is designed to help Kansas communities fill gaps in local food systems by e…

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1743 - Grain Market Trends...Culling and Feeding Cows 27:53

4d ago27:53

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Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends Feeding Cattle in Heat and Culling Cows Moisture in Kansas 00:01:05 – Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses an upcoming report and where the markets are currently loo…

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1742 - Statewide...Nitrate Toxicity Worries 27:53

5d ago27:53

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Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture Concern About High Nitrate in Forages Planting a Fall Salad Garden 00:01:05 – Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, begins the show with a review of his recent Statewide ne…

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1741 - FSA's ELAP Programs for Drought...EHD in Cattle 27:53

6d ago27:53

27:53

FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1 Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease How to Body Condition Score Cattle 00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1: Starting today’s show is Diane Barrett, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist, with information on programs that are available to producers dealing with drought and H5N1. Farmers.gov 00…

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1740 - Kansas Moth and Beetle Pests...A Look at the History of Land Values 27:53

7d ago27:53

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Sunflower Head Moth 25 Years of Kansas and Nebraska Land Values Increasing Pregnancy Detection 00:01:05 – Sunflower Head Moth: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off today’s show by reviewing crop insects he is seeing and hearing more about this year than in recent years. Today he talks about the sunflower head moth and green June bee…

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1739 - Cattle Market Outlook...Crop Predictions 27:53

8d ago27:53

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Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle Crop Condition Reports Wildlife Habitat Education Program 00:01:05 – Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz starts today's show. Lee talks about the current market as well as reports on land values and cash rent and why a producer migh…

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Back-to-School Budgeting: Ways to Avoid Overspending 14:51

8d ago14:51

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Summer has nearly come-and-gone and for students of all ages it’s time to start purchasing the required school supplies. While not required, new clothes, backpacks, lunch bags, and technology are often part of the back-to-school expenses. The National Retail Federation reports that families of kindergarten through 12th grade students are expected t…

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1738 - Grain Market Outlook...Buying Hay 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Looking Forward in the Grain Market Considerations During Hay Buying Quick Break in the Heat 00:01:05 – Looking Forward in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses crop ratings and what he expects for markets moving forward. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Con…

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1737 - Wheat Virus in Volunteer Wheat...Heat Stress 27:53

12d ago27:53

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Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Reminders for Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress Dividing Irises 00:01:05 – Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Beginning today’s show is K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, and associate diagnostician, Chandler Day, as they discuss wheat streak mosaic virus and how to manage it. Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Control of Volu…

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1736 - Knowing the Plan and Rules...Winter Canola 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Sweat Equity, Liability and Tax Considerations for Farmers and Ranchers Winter Canola Crop Recap and Meetings Risk Planning for Shipping Calves 00:01:05 – Sweat Equity, Liability and Tax Considerations for Farmers and Ranchers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show with legal planning items that farmers and ranchers…

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1735 - Oxygen Needs in Ponds...Alpha-gal Syndrome 27:53

24d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer How a Tick Impacted his Life Corn Silage Content 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer: Getting today’s show started is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This episode they talk about how the warm weather can impact o…

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1734 - Cattle Market Demand...Farm Bill Update 27:53

24d ago27:53

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Cattle Market Reports What's Holding Up the Farm Bill? 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reports: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with a cattle market outlook. He gives an update on the markets, feedlot returns and a special Meat Demand Monitor report. AgManager.info Events KSUBeef.org Glynn on AgMana…

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Time, Money and Talent: Teaching Children About Finances 14:51

15d ago14:51

14:51

Teaching children about earning, spending, sharing, borrowing, and saving helps them learn about the ways their time, money and talents are valued. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles and family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) have co-authored the publication, Through a Child’s Eyes: Helpi…

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1733 - Possible Grain Market Outcomes...Heat in Kansas 27:53

18d ago27:53

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Grain Market Scenarios Leaky Gut and Sudden Calf Death Cool and Dry to Hot and Dry 00:01:05 – Grain Market Scenarios: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan talks through scenarios he has for a few Kansas crops as we look forward. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Leaky Gut and…

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1732 - Soybean Pests...Sorghum Connection 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Soybean Pests in the Field Sorghum Connections and Upcoming Events Environmentally Sustainable Lawn 00:01:05 – Soybean Pests in the Field: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins today’s show with reminders about soybean pests that growers might be seeing in their field. 00:12:05 – Sorghum Connections and Upcoming Events: Continuing the s…

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1731 - Handling CRP Ground...Weaning Calves Early 27:53

20d ago27:53

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CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees Early Weaning Calves Cattle Questions This Time of Year 00:01:05 – CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees: Kicking off today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist at the Kansas FSA, as she discusses CRP programs and county committee elections. We are also joined by K-State…

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1730 - Perennial Grass Management...Symposium for Cooperatives 27:53

22d ago27:53

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Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal 00:01:05 – Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Starting today’s show is K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, with information on warm-season perennial grasses and what people can do when trying to contr…

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1729 - Cattle Market...Field Day for Water Technologies 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Cattle Market Outlook Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day Herons Around Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins the show for today. Derrell discusses the July Cattle on Feed report and how he saw cattle on his recent international travel. derrell.…

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Diet Habits Are Improving, But... 14:51

1M ago14:51

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows the American diet – once given a grade of ‘F’ – has improved to a ‘D’ but there is still a lot of work to do to improve our diet. K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Priscilla Brenes, says we need to increase our consu…

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1728 - Grain Market Here and Abroad...Weather Outlook 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 1 Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 2 Cooler Than Normal Temps in Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today’s show with an update on the domestic…

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1727 - Soybean Pests Right Now...Risk and Profit 27:53

27d ago27:53

27:53

Scouting and Managing Soybean Pests Risk and Profit Conference and Other Events Things to be Doing in Horticulture 00:01:05 – Scouting and Managing Soybean Pests: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, begins today's show with an update on the pests that growers could be seeing in their soybean fields. He describes the bean leaf beetle, painted…

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1726 - Properly Reporting 4-H Income and Foreign Accounts...Cotton Pests 27:53

28d ago27:53

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Ag Law Reminders for Producers Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton Technology Advancements in Vet Med 00:01:05 – Ag Law Reminders for Producers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show by talking through his recent blog article that covers topics from reporting 4-H income to foreign bank accounts. FBAR; Read Before Signing; …

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1725 - Controlling Invasive Plants...Castration Methods 27:53

29d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot HPAI Research at K-State 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. The pair discuss invasive plant species and how people can contr…

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1724 - Market Update for Cattle...Digital Agriculture at K-State 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Cattle Market Outlook and International Look International Conference on Precision Agriculture Faces in Agriculture Today: Jeff Oakes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and International Look: Starting today’s show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market update. He talks about the current …

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Extreme Heat and its Impact on Mental health 14:51

1M ago14:51

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The American Psychological Association has done quite a bit of research on what extreme heat does to us and how we respond to extreme heat. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, says the findings show that extreme heat puts mental health at risk. She says prolonged ex…

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1723 - Grain Market Outlook...Retirement Account Options 27:53

1M ago27:53

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WASDE Report Expectations KFMA Podcast: Retirement Accounts Moisture in Kansas 00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He explains the current market and the WASDE pre-report expectations. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – KFMA Podcast: Retirem…

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1722 - Final 2024 Wheat Harvest Update...Animal Care at Fairs 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update Animal Health at County Fairs Insects this Summer 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update: Starting today's show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with a wheat update for Kansas growers. She explains what people saw from their crop and what conditions were seen around the s…

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1721 - FSA Loan Program for Drought...Soil Benefits for Grazing Cover Crops 27:53

1M ago27:53

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FSA Emergency Loan Program Grazing Cover Crops in No-Till Cropping Systems When to Remove Bulls from Breeding 00:01:05 – FSA Emergency Loan Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief Josh Ridder begins today’s show by reminding listeners about the emergency loan program at FSA. He explains the eligibility and requirements. Farmers.gov Farm…

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1720 - Impacting SDS...Bugs in Crop Fields 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome Japanese Beetles, Burrowing Bugs and Grasshoppers in Fields Dairy Prices for Producers vs Consumers 00:01:05 – Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome: Starting the show is K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and K-State PhD student in plant pathology Madison Kessler to talk about their recent research …

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1719 - Cattle Market Data Recap...Soybean Nutrients 28:02

1M ago28:02

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Cattle Trade Data Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies Packrats 00:01:05 – Cattle Trade Data: Kicking off the show is a cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens. He talks about the recently released trade data. 00:12:05 – Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility s…

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Ways to Eat Healthy This Summer 14:51

1M ago14:51

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An abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables make summer the perfect time to add something we rarely get enough of in our daily diet. We can also fight the summer heat by using alternative ways to prepare meals that reduce the heat in the kitchen. And, we can combat the boredom that’s setting in for kids by getting them involved in preparing healthy…

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1718 - Corn and Soybean Balance Sheet...Controlling Pigweeds 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Grain Market Prices and Supply Need to Control Palmer Amaranth Weather Forecast for July 00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Supply: Dan O’Brien starts today’s show by talking about grain prices for this week’s grain market outlook. He also explains his updated balance sheets on corn and soybeans. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Need to Con…

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1717 - Case Decisions Influence Agriculture...Safety on Farms and Ranches 27:53

1M ago27:53

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SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture Making Agriculture Safe for Children Cattle Grazing Feedstuffs This Summer 00:01:05 – SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show with points from cases that may impact farmers and ranchers and what they should consider doing. From Transition Docu…

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1716 - Alligator Snapping Turtles...Farm Income Estimates 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles Kansas Net Farm Income Estimated Projections How Dairy is Handling the Heat 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles: Beginning the show is another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they talk about the r…

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1715 - How Consumers Prepare Meat...Plant Analysis 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor Plant Analysis for Corn Sharing Agriculture with Customers 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts this week’s show with a cattle market outlook. He reviews the current market as well as a point of how people prepare their beef steaks, …

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids 14:51

2M ago14:51

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When summer boredom starts to set in and kids are getting restless, it’s time to find something new for them to do – but what? K-State Research and Extension has some ideas. In a series of publications called, Suddenly in Charge, Extension family and consumer science agents created a resource that parents and caregivers can turn to for quick recipe…

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1714 - USDA Acreage Report Expectations...Corn Diseases 27:53

2M ago27:53

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USDA Report Moving Grain Market Fungal Diseases in Corn Hot and Dry Weather Forecast 00:01:05 – USDA Report Moving Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan discusses the USDA acreage and grain stocks report and how it could move the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 …

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1713 - Clean Field After Wheat Harvest...Wheat Harvest Update 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest Wheat Harvest Update in Kansas Tomato Problems 00:01:05 – Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reminding producers with the importance of controlling weeds after wheat harvest. Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest 2024 Chemical Weed Contro…

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1712 - FSA Farmer Programs...Custom Rates Survey Results 27:53

2M ago27:53

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FSA Programs for Farmers Right Now Custom Rates 2024 Survey Results Water for Cows and Calves 00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Farmers Right Now: Getting the show started is Allison Womack and Heidi Lange, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialists, to talk about upcoming deadlines and programs that producers might want to keep in mind b…

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1711 - Wheat in Pig Diets...Fire Risks in Ag 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Feeding Wheat to Pigs Managing Fire Risks in Agriculture Work is Paying Off for Dairy 00:01:05 – Feeding Wheat to Pigs: Starting today’s show is K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State swine PhD student, Ethan Stas, as they explain their recent research in feeding wheat to pigs. Fact Sheets: Feeding Wheat and Co-Products New…

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