Best Kstateresearchandextension Podcasts (2024)

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

4h 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

10h 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

1h ago27:53

27:53

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

3h ago27:53

27:53

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

3h ago27:53

27:53

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

3d 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

1d 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

2d ago27:53

27:53

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

3d ago27:53

27:53

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

4d ago27:53

27:53

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

5d 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

5d ago14:51

14:51

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

8d ago27:53

27:53

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

10d ago27:53

27:53

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

11d ago27:53

27:53

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

12d ago27:53

27:53

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

12d ago14:51

14:51

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

15d ago27:53

27:53

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

16d 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

17d ago27:53

27:53

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

18d ago27:53

27:53

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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1710 - Contributors to the Cattle Market...Getting Soybeans Planted 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Cattle Market Forecasts Planting Soybeans Late Whooping Cranes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Forecasts: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins this week’s shows. He discusses cattle on feed, forecast changes and what retailers do to boost beef sales. Cattle on Feed Why USDA Beef Supply and Use Forecasts C…

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The Keys to Estate Planning 14:51

25d ago14:51

14:51

Estate planning is defined as the process of arranging your affairs to meet your objectives regarding the use, conservation, and disposal of your property. However, a K-State Research and Extension family resource management and wellness agent says it’s also a gift that you can give your family. Renae Riedy is working on new Extension publications …

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1709 - Grain Market Outlook...Wildfire Grants 27:53

22d ago27:53

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Grain Markets Closing Down County Wildfire Program Grants Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas 00:01:05 – Grain Markets Closing Down: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show rolling with this week’s grain market update. He explains why the markets are closing downward right now and what is happening in the wheat market overseas. Dan O'Brien on …

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1708 - Impacting SDS Severity in Soybeans...Using Herbicides in the Heat 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions Adding Cut Flowers 00:01:05 – Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS: To start the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre to talk about research that has been completed that looks at the impact of fertilization on sudden death syndrome severity. H…

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1707 - New H-2A Rules...Water for Cattle 27:53

24d ago27:53

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What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk? How Much Water Cattle Need Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs 00:01:05 – What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by discussing topics that have recently come across his desk. He talks about new H-2A rules, right of first refusal and aerial cr…

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1706 - Managing Grasslands...Wheat Harvest 27:53

25d ago27:53

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands Wheat Harvest Update Additional Biosecurity Measures 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off the show with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discuss managing esta…

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1705 - Rising Cattle Market...Finding Spider Eggs 27:53

26d ago27:53

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Record High Cattle Market Spiders are Becoming More Active TAPS Technology Field Day 00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: Beginning today’s show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market outlook. Derrell talks about the current record highs and if he expects we will continue to see them. Fed Bee…

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Improving Access to Maternal Care 14:51

29d ago14:51

14:51

According to a 2023 annual report by the March of Dimes, Kansas received a low grade in care before, during and after birth. The report found that 45.7% of Kansas counties are defined as maternity care deserts – indicating a lack of obstetric providers, and lack of hospitals and birth centers with obstetric care. Elaine Johannes, Kansas Health Foun…

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1704 - Look at the World Grain Market...Weather Forecast 27:53

29d ago27:53

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Wheat Market, Domestic and International Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International Major Drought Improvements in Kansas 00:01:05 – Wheat Market, Domestic and International: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show with two segments as they discuss the inter…

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1703 - Long Battle with Field Bindweed...FFA Stars 27:54

1M ago27:54

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Dealing with Field Bindweed Kansas FFA Star Recipients What Insects are Out and About Right Now? 00:01:05 – Dealing with Field Bindweed: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, kicks off today’s show by discussing how to prevent and control field bindweed. He explains how to handle the weed if it is found in fields. World of Weeds - Field Bindweed …

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1702 - FSA Weather-Related Programs...Taking Care of Cattle 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs Cattle Management Career Success in the Beef Industry 00:01:05 – Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs: Starting the show is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, with reminders on upcoming deadlines and eligibility for the Livestock Forage Program. Farmers.gov 00:12:05 – Cattle Man…

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1701 - Chinch Bugs...Why the Wheat Looks Like that at Harvest 27:53

1M ago27:53

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What Chinch Bugs Are Up To Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest Safely Celebrating Dairy Month 00:01:05 – What Chinch Bugs Are Up To: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off today’s show as he talks about how chinch bugs could be impacting farmers' fields right now. 00:12:05 – Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-…

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1700 - Cattle Market Update...Eel in Kansas 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Cattle Market Trade Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction Eel in the Kansas River 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trade: The show begins with Tyler Cozzens an agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center with a cattle market update. He gives a cattle market recap and then talks beef and cattle trade. 00:12:05 – Stress Play…

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Walk Kansas Participants Logged the Miles 14:51

1M ago14:51

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The goal of Walk Kansas is to keep moving – and that’s what the coordinator of the K-State Research and Extension health initiative is doing. Walk Kansas 2024 wrapped up May 25th and Sharolyn Jackson is already looking ahead to programs for 2025 – the program’s 25th year. During this year’s eight-week program, participants logged enough minutes to …

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1699 - Looking up in the Grain Market...Tar Spot 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Positive Grain Markets Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024 Rainfall Across Kansas 00:01:05 – Positive Grain Markets: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show explaining what we are seeing in the grain market and contributing international factors. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024: …

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1698 - Pink Eye in Cattle...Construction on Campus 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye K-State Groundbreakings, Grants and Donations Choosing the Landscape 00:01:05 – Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye: Starting today’s show is K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, to discuss pink eye in cattle. He talks about the causes, symptoms and what producers can do to treat it. 00:12:05 – K-State Ground…

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1697 - The Importance of Lawyers in Agriculture...Tank Mixing Reminders 27:54

1M ago27:54

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Shortage of Attorneys in Rural Communities Tank Mixing Using Cover Crops for Livestock 00:01:05 – Shortage of Attorneys in Rural Communities: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by discussing the shortage of attorneys in rural and agriculture communities and how they are working to help change that. Roger.mceowen@wash…

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1696 - Blue-Green Algae...Annual Forage Insurance 27:53

1M ago27:53

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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 27:53

1M ago27:53

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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 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

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 27:53

1M ago27:53

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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 27:53

1M ago27:53

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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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1692 - FSA Reporting Deadlines...Ticks 27:53

2M ago27:53

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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 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

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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Understanding Hospice Care 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

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 27:53

2M ago27:53

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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 27:53

2M ago27:53

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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 27:53

2M ago27:53

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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 27:53

2M ago27:53

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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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