Best K State Research And Extension Podcasts (2025)

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2069 - Enrolling for FSA Programs...Learning with Kansas 4-H 28:01

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Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines Educational Experiences with 4-H Balancing the Size of Your Cattle Herd 00:01:05 – Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines: The show starts with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he discusses the supplemental disaster relief program and extended program deadli…

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2068 - Birds on the Move...Nutrition for Healthy Cows and Calves 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf Changes in the Holstein Breed 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration: Today's show kicks off with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they explain what triggers birds to migrate and how they make the trip. Fins,…

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2067 - Discussing Cattle Reports and Trade...Preparing for Fires 28:01

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Cattle on Feed and Trade Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 1 Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Trade: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center start off today's show as they recap the recent Cattle on Feed report and trade data, as well as a quick New World Screwworm upda…

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Aging in America: Boosting Aging Services 14:51

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Kansas State University aging specialist, Erin Martinewz, says a national publication brought together what she calls the greatest minds in Extension and aging across the country to shine a light on the future of aging-related work in Extension. As co-editor of a special issue published by the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension titled Aging in…

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2066 - Grain Market's Reaction to USDA Reports...Expecting Average Weather 28:01

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Wheat and Freight Market Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market Cooling Down to Average Temperatures 00:01:05 – Wheat and Freight Market: On today's show, K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, have a domestic and international grain market discussion in the first two segments. They first …

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2065 - Feedlot Death Loss...FSA is Open and Serving Producers 28:01

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Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry Kansas Farm Service Agency is Back Open Building Resilient Gardens 00:01:05 – Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef specialist Justin Waggoner as he explains how death loss in the cattle feeding industry has changed in the past 30 years and what might be…

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2064 - Is it Zoned for a House?...Helping with Technology Development 28:01

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Zoning Classifications Rural Technology Development How Many Cows Per Bull? 00:01:05 – Zoning Classifications: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show as he discusses zoning classifications and the impact they can have on people's dreams of living in rural areas. Acreage Anxiety - Zoning Issues That Can Kill Your Rural …

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2063 - Meeting Cattle's Third Trimester Needs...Weaned Calves with Bloody Diarrhea 28:01

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Third Trimester Cattle Care Bloody Diarrhea in Calves Protecting Teats from the Cold 00:01:05 – Third Trimester Cattle Care: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders for cattle producers when it comes to caring for cattle in their third trimester and how to give the cow and calf the best circumstanc…

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2062 - Cattle Industry Investigations and Demand...Staying Warm in Wool 28:01

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Cattle Market Update and Headlines Picking Fabric to Help Stay Warm Preparing Ponds for Winter Management 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and Headlines: A cattle market update from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis starts off today's show. He explains the recent headlines including reports, New World Screwworm an…

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Manage Time, Energy and Money This Holiday Season 14:51

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With the gift-giving season drawing nearer, mental, physical and financial stress may be increasing – especially considering the cost of almost everything is higher than last year. Kansas State University family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) says focusing on what makes the holidays special for you and your family and friends,…

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2061 - Grain Market and Expectations...Reflecting and Moving Organization Forward 28:01

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Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations Organizational Reflection and Culture From Below to Above Average Temperatures 00:01:05 – Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations: The show kicks off with K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien as he discusses the positive day in the market and what report expectations are. Daniel O'Brien on AgM…

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2060 - Measuring Cattle Reproduction...National FFA Convention 28:00

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Metrics for Cattle Herds Recap of the 98th Annual FFA Convention Protecting Gardens from Freezing 00:01:05 – Metrics for Cattle Herds: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, starts the show as he breaks down cattle herd production metrics and how producers can use them in their herd. KSUbeef.org 00:12:05 – Recap of the 98th Annual FFA…

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2059 - Relationship Building by Kansas Sorghum...Weed Management in Wheat this Fall 28:01

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Kansas Grain Sorghum Update Winter Wheat Weed Control Selecting Calves to Keep as Heifer Replacements 00:01:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Kicking off today's show is Adam York, CEO of Kansas Sorghum Producers Association and administrator for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, as he highlights the importance of relationships for countries and sor…

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2058 - Processing Wildlife...Beetles and Flies Being Nuisances in Homes 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife Insects Overwintering in Kansas Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts off the show as they converse about legally and safely hunting and processin…

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2057 - Balancing the Cattle Market...Black Sea Update 28:01

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Consumers Still Want Beef Ukraine Crop Production Update Sorghum Connection Winter Series 00:01:05 – Consumers Still Want Beef: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and reminders about consumers' continued demand for beef. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Ukraine Crop Production Update: Th…

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Early Literacy Promotes Brain Development 14:51

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The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. We know that learning begins before birth and according to the K-State Extension fact sheet, Early Literacy: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Learning, brain growth is rapid in those first three years, and language and literacy is a piece of that puzzle. The family and con…

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2056 - Exports in the Grain Market...Removing Water from Irrigation Systems 28:01

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Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter Up and Down Temperatures 00:01:05 – Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year: Starting off today's show is K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien with an update on the grain market where he shares about topped out rallies in the futures and the impact we could see from an upcoming USDA …

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2055 - Weed Clean Up in Fields this Fall and Winter...Wastewater Innovation 28:01

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Marestail and Henbit Management Reusing Wastewater Dealing with Pests in Homes and Gardens 00:01:05 – Marestail and Henbit Management: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster kicks off the show as she reminds listeners about managing marestail and henbit as well as preparing their sprayers for winter. Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Ne…

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2054 - Understanding More Deductions and Depreciation...Winter Curl Mite 28:01

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Deductions and Depreciation Winter Curl Mite Damage Adding Beef for the Community 00:01:05 – Deductions and Depreciation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he discusses more changes. This week he talks about car loan interest deduction, heifer bonus depreciation and depreciation recapture. Roger on AgManager.info…

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2053 - Emerald Ash Borer...Boost for Cancer Screenings 28:01

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Detecting Emerald Ash Borer Increasing Cancer Screenings in Kansas Having Healthy Calves 00:01:05 – Detecting Emerald Ash Borer: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, begins today's show explaining emerald ash borer and how they have identified it in another county in Kansas. KansasForests.org 00:12:05 – Increasing Cancer …

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2052 - Back to the Cattle Market Basics...Cattle Herd Record Keeping 28:01

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Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals What Records to Keep Raccoon Distemper 00:01:05 – Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel starts today's show as he reinforces the fundamentals and how they are looking in our current market. Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Derre…

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Boosting Cancer Screenings in Kansas 14:51

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Kansas State University Extension and the University of Kansas Cancer Center have launched a partnership aimed at increasing awareness, access and participation in cancer screenings – especially in rural and underserved areas of the state. Hope Krebill, executive director of the Masonic Cancer Alliance, the outreach network of the University of Kan…

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2051 - Increased Grain Trade...Still Have the Bubonic Plague in Animals? 28:02

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Waiting for Grain Reports Spooky Veterinarian Stories Contrast in the Weather 00:01:05 – Waiting for Grain Reports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show by discussing the changes in the futures and what recent news headlines have impacted the market. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Spooky Veterinarian Stories: K…

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2050 - Corn and Soybean Update...Swine Research and Innovations 28:01

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Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn K-State Swine Day Research in Horticulture 00:01:05 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre starts the show as he provides an update on soybean cyst nematodes, tar spot and moldy corn. Protect Your Soybeans Next Year Corn Grain Quality Late-…

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2049 - Corn Commodity in Kansas...Looking Back and Ahead in the Agriculture Industry 28:01

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An Update from Kansas Corn K-State Ag Profitability Conference From School to Workforce 00:01:05 – An Update from Kansas Corn: Today's show starts with Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe as he provides an update on Kansas Corn and how the commodity is doing in Kansas. KSCorn.com 00:12:05 – K-State Ag Profitability Conference: Robin Reid, K-State farm economi…

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2048 - Amphibian Lifecycle...Green Stem Impacting Soybean Harvest 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians Green Stem in Soybeans New Dairy Technology 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast kick off today's show as they converse about amphibians and their development and lifecycle. Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-stat…

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2047 - Headlines and Market Update for Cattle...Which Drone is for You? 28:01

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Cattle Market Estimates and Prices Drone Selection for Agriculture Faces in Agriculture: Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Estimates and Prices: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd at the Livestock Marketing Information Center begins today's show. They discuss what Cattle on Feed pre-report estimates are and pri…

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Assistive Technology Combats Exclusion, Isolation 14:51

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Assistive technology can help everyone, but it's especially beneficial for people with disabilities or older adults. Without assistive technology, Kansas State University Extension specialist in adult development and aging, Erin Martinez, says people may feel excluded and isolated, which increases the impact and risk of disease, disability, and men…

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2046 - Grain Futures Prices...Liver Abscess Research 28:01

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Trends and Direction in the Grain Market Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research Fall Weather in Kansas 00:01:05 – Trends and Direction in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off the show with a grain market update where he comments on futures, trends and market direction. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Beef on …

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2045 - Goals for Livestock Projects...This Year's Agriculture in the Southwind District 28:01

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4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting Southwind Extension District's Agriculture Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers 00:01:05 – 4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting: Beginning today's show is Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, discussing setting goals for 4-Hers and getting ready for this 4-H year. Kansas4-H.org kla.org 00:12:05 …

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2044 - Aspect Change of IDGT...Evolvement of Agriculture in Hodgeman County 28:01

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Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Agriculture in Hodgeman County Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers 00:01:05 – Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today's show discussing Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust and what they mean for farmers and ranchers. Roger on AgManager.info www.Wa…

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2043 - The Nuisance of Moths...Forage Conference for Kansas 28:01

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Moths in Kansas K-State Forage Conference Lactose-Free Product Technology 00:01:05 – Moths in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth starts the show explaining the different moths that people could be seeing in Kansas. He notes how people can manage them. 00:12:05 – K-State Forage Conference: John Holman, K-State cropping systems and fora…

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2042 - Cattle Market Report and Headlines...Leaves Falling in Ponds 28:01

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News in the Cattle Market Impact of Leaves in Ponds Research on Gluten in Wheat 00:01:05 – News in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with an update on feeder cattle, live cattle, missed reports, settled lawsuits and if consumers are still buying beef. 00:12:05 – Impact of Le…

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Recognizing Common Scam Tactics 14:51

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The second of three Living Well Wednesday fall webinars focused on scams. The series is hosted by K-State Extension family and consumer sciences agents and specialists. Ed Burr, an investigator with the Kansas Attorney General's Office, says scams are everywhere – by phone, online, mail and even in person. He covers how to recognize common scam tac…

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2041 - Storing Grain...Flying Drones for Data 28:01

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Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market Remote Sensing in Agriculture Waiting on Cooler Temperatures 00:01:05 – Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today as he talks about market projections and how the grain market could react to future USDA reports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.…

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2040 - Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick...Roadway Safety 28:01

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Asian Longhorned Tick Staying Safe on Roads Community Gardens 00:01:05 – Asian Longhorned Tick: A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations. agriculture.ks.gov Asian Longhorn…

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2039 - Crop Residue Impact and Uses...Transitions on a Barton County Operation 28:01

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Benefits of Crop Residue Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement Crop Concerns for Cattle 00:01:05 – Benefits of Crop Residue: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps. Management Con…

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2038 - Deer Food Plots...K-State Landowner Conference 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State Corn Variety Changes 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode discussing food and hunting plots for deer. Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-state.e…

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2037 - Value of Public Cattle Data...Small Engine Concerns 28:01

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Bullish Cattle Market Hazardous Gases Beef Cattle Breed Diversity 00:01:05 – Bullish Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show discussing the bullish cattle markets and the value of public data. 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Presentations 00:12:05 – Hazardous Gases: Keeping the show moving is Mitch Ricketts, profes…

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The Role of Gut Health in Diabetes 14:51

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A K-State Extension nutrition and wellness specialist says the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria and microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in diabetes development and management. K-State's Priscilla Brenes says probiotics, prebiotics and diet can help improve gut health and reduce the risk of diabetes complic…

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2036 - WASDE Report & Harvest Grain Market...Upcoming Leadership Forum 27:54

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WASDE Report Insights Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum Weather and Wind 00:01:05 – WASDE Report Insights: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update were he highlights what he and others expected from the WASDE report and how the harvest grain market is looking. 00:12:05 – Youth and Volunteer Leadership …

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2035 - CRP Forage Quality...Biosecurity Preparation Discussion 28:01

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Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land Continuing Advancing Biosecurity Current Insect Pests 00:01:05 – Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off today's show as he discusses research looking into forage quality on land in the Conservation Reserve Program. 00:12:…

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2034 - Changes to Crop Insurance and Farmland Purchases...Wheat Pests 28:01

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Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness 00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show by explaining changes for young farmers and ranchers using crop insurance as well as provisions for cer…

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2033 - One Health...Human and Animal Health 28:01

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2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2 Testing Colostrum 00:01:05 – 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1: Today's show begins with Megin Nichols, a veterinarian and public health leader that is this year's Henry C. Gardiner lecturer, as she explains her One Health approach. She discusses…

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2032 - Sectors of the Cattle Market...Winter Canola in Kansas 27:53

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Seasonality in the Cattle Market Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement Wildlife Color Combinations 00:01:05 – Seasonality in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show as he talks about a pause in the market and how different sectors are doing. Derrell.Peel@oksta…

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4-H: Helping Youth Develop a Lifetime of Skills 14:51

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The new Kansas 4-H year started October 1st, providing youth an opportunity to participate in a variety of project areas. This includes animal science, communications and expressive arts, engineering and technology, family and consumer sciences, leadership and professional development, natural resources, and plant sciences. Kansas 4-H youth develop…

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2031 - Harvest Time Grain Markets...Opportunity for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers 28:01

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USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences Weekend Fire Weather 00:01:05 – USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show discussing an up futures market and what changes the USDA made in their recent small grains and stocks reports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManag…

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2030 - Wheat Planting and Testing...Crickets Entering Homes 28:01

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Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes Decorating with Seasonal Options 00:01:05 – Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, kick off the show explaining the current wheat planti…

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2029 - Looking Ahead for the Farm Service Agency...Soybeans Drying 28:01

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More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest Heart Conditions in Livestock 00:01:05 – More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses expanded FSA programs and a summary from the recent report from Secretary Rollin…

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2028 - Getting Air for Aquatic Life...Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 28:01

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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they explain the importance of aeration, methods of aerating and if you …