Agriculture Today

2188 - Grain Trade Deal...Understanding the Past Week of Weather

* Deals and Movement in the Grain Market * A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas * Focus on Feedlot Data 00:01:05 – Deals and Movement in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show as he talks about movement in futures and cash, more data from the WASDE report and the U.S. and China trade deal. Daniel on AgManager.info [https://www.agmanager.info/contributors/obrien] 00:12:05 – A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond continues the show as he discusses the large differences in the weather for the past week and what we can be expecting for the unofficial start of summer. Mesonet.ksu.edu [https://mesonet.k-state.edu/] 00:23:05 – Focus on Feedlot Data: Wrapping up the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he reviews the Focus on Feedlot data and what it shows for the cattle industry. Focus on Feedlots Monthly Reports [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/newsletters/focus-on-feedlots/monthly-reports.html] Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. [ksrenews@ksu.edu] Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu [https://extension.ksu.edu/]. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2187 - Considerations for Sorghum Planting...Early Weaning for Drought Management

* Factors for Sorghum Planting Conditions * Early Weaning for Calves * Looking for Bagworms 00:01:05 – Factors for Sorghum Planting Conditions: A conversation about grain sorghum planting considerations with Lucas Haag, agronomist in-charge at Tribune, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, begins today's show. Sorghum Planting Considerations: Planting Date and Hybrid Maturity [https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/sorghum-planting-considerations-planting-date-and-hybrid-maturity-694-3] Sorghum Planting Considerations: Seeding Rate and Row Spacing [https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/sorghum-planting-considerations-seeding-rate-and-row-spacing-694-5] 00:12:05 – Early Weaning for Calves: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about why early weaning could be an option for cattle producer's drought management plan. 00:23:05 – Looking for Bagworms: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, as he recommends those with conifers start scouting for early signs of bagworms on trees and shrubs. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. [ksrenews@ksu.edu] Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu [https://extension.ksu.edu/]. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2186 - Did the Court Decision Go To Far?...Clean Fields for Sorghum

* Joint Tenancy Case in Kansas * Preplant Herbicides for Grain Sorghum * Economic Cow Size 00:01:05 – Joint Tenancy Case in Kansas: Starting off the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he chats about a recent case in Kansas that involves joint tenancy and if he thinks the court went to far. Joint Tenancy in Jeopardy - Blog Article [https://www.lexblog.com/2026/05/10/joint-tenancy-in-jeopardy-did-the-kansas-court-of-appeals-go-too-far-in-clark-v-mckee/] Roger on AgManager.info [https://www.agmanager.info/contributors/mceowen] 00:12:05 – Preplant Herbicides for Grain Sorghum: K-State weed scientist Jeremie Kouame keeps the show rolling as he discusses pre-plant herbicide options for grain sorghum and what other tools might be available for weed control. Get Ahead of Weeds: Preplant Herbicide Options for Grain Sorghum [https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/get-ahead-of-weeds-preplant-herbicide-options-for-grain-sorghum-694-2] 00:23:05 – Economic Cow Size: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster ends the show as the share their thoughts on the financials for cow size and herd size. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast [https://ksubci.org/category/bci-cattle-chat/] Bovine Science with BCI Podcast [https://ksubci.org/bovine-science-with-bci-2/] Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu [bci@ksu.edu] Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. [ksrenews@ksu.edu] Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu [https://extension.ksu.edu/]. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2185 - Wildlife Trapping Options...Noxious Weed List

* Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trapping Wildlife * Noxious Weeds in Kansas * Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trapping Wildlife: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start off today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast where they chat about trapping and how fur is used on certain wildlife. Fins, Fur and Feathers [https://finsfurfeathers.libsyn.com/site] wildlife.k-state.edu [https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/] 00:12:05 – Noxious Weeds in Kansas: The show continues with Jeff Vogel, manager of the plant protection and weed control program, as he discusses what makes a weed a noxious weed and what changes have been made to the list for Kansas. agriculture.ks.gov/noxiousweeds [https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/plant-protection-weed-control/noxious-weed-control-program] cwdak.org [http://www.cwdak.org/] 00:23:05 – Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show previewing the 61st annual Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show that takes place at the Saline County Livestock and Exposition Center from June 18-20. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. [ksrenews@ksu.edu] Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu [https://extension.ksu.edu/]. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2184 - Beef Market and Drought Conditions...Brush Management

* Beef Demand and Hay Stocks * Kansas Brush Species Control * Faces in Agriculture: Barb Downey 00:01:05 – Beef Demand and Hay Stocks: Beginning the show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he talks about beef and pork demand as well as drought and hay conditions. 00:12:05 – Kansas Brush Species Control: Molly Reichenborn, K-State Extension rangeland management specialist, continues today's show discussing roughleaf dogwood, buckbrush and smooth sumac and how they can be managed. Control Options for Buckbrush, Roughleaf Dogwood, and Smooth Sumac [https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/control-options-for-buckbrush-roughleaf-dogwood-and-smooth-sumac-694-6] 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Barb Downey: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Barb Downey from Wabaunsee County ends the show as she explains her involvement in agriculture and the value of succession planning. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. [ksrenews@ksu.edu] Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu [https://extension.ksu.edu/]. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.