2224 - Data Centers, Potato Leafhoppers and Transporting Livestock

2225 - Ending the Green Bridge...Issues Heat Causes for Herbicides

* Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1 * Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 2 and Handling Herbicides in the Heat * Harvesting Onions and Potatoes 00:01:05 – Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1: Beginning the show is Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist; Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomogist; and Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, as they discuss the wheat streak mosaic virus complex and the importance of controlling volunteer wheat. 00:12:05 – Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 2 and Handling Herbicides in the Heat: They also continue the show before Sarah individually chats about how hot weather can impact herbicide applications. Wheat Streak Mosaic Publication [https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/wheat-streak-mosaic_MF3383.pdf] Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1111-july-9/herbicides-high-temps-2026.html] 00:23:05 – Harvesting Onions and Potatoes: K-State horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, wraps the show explaining when onions and potato plants are ready to harvest and some best practices for harvesting and storing them once they've been harvested. 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.

2224 - Data Centers, Potato Leafhoppers and Transporting Livestock

· Data Centers · Scouting for Potato Leafhoppers · Transporting Livestock to Shows 00:01:00 – Data Centers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he discusses data centers and what issues and rights exist for landowners and neighbors. 00:12:00 – Scouting For Potato Leafhoppers: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, keeps the show rolling as he highlights potato leafhoppers and what damage they could be doing to alfalfa fields this time of year. 00:23:00 – Transporting Livestock to Shows: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about making sure livestock stay cool enough when traveling to and being at shows. 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 Research and 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. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2223 - What Catfish are Swimming in Kansas...Cattle Cover Crops

* Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas * Cover Crop Options for Livestock * How the Dairy Industry has Evolved 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas: The show starts with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts as they discuss the various types of catfish in Kansas. Fins, Fur and Feathers [https://finsfurfeathers.libsyn.com/site] wildlife.k-state.edu [https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/] 00:12:05 – Cover Crop Options for Livestock: K-State's Sandy Johnson, Augustine Obour and John Holman continue the show as they chat about cover crop options for producers and how the forage can be used for livestock. Cover Crops Grown Post-Wheat for Forage [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1109-june-25/cover-crops-post-wheat-for-forage-2026.html] 00:23:05 – How the Dairy Industry has Evolved: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show as he looks at how the dairy industry has evolved from localized, labor-intensive family homesteads with a single dairy cow into a high-tech, data-driven sector. 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.

2222 - Trade for Cattle and Beef...Protection from Dust in Agriculture

* Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports * Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 1 * Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show as he explains what reports have shown for the cattle and beef market. 00:12:05 – Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 1: Keeping the show rolling is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he discusses what health issues dust could be creating for producers. He shares a few examples of cases where dust created concerns for people. 00:23:05 – Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 2: Mitch Ricketts ends the show by continuing his conversation and providing a list of options for how people can protect themselves. Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture [https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/download/protecting-yourself-from-respiratory-hazards-in-agriculture_MF3708] 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.

2221 - Movement in the Grain Market...Learning for Crop and Cattle Producers

* Grain Production and Yield Estimates * Crops and Cattle Conference * Look Ahead for Kansas Weather 00:01:05 – Grain Production and Yield Estimates: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook where he discusses futures movement and pre-report production and yield expectations. Daniel on AgManager.info [https://www.agmanager.info/contributors/obrien] 00:12:05 – Crops and Cattle Conference: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, keeps the show rolling as he previews what learning opportunities are available at the upcoming Crops and Cattle Conference. cropsandcattle.com [https://cropsandcattle.com/] jasonwarner@k-state.edu [jasonwarner@k-state.edu] 00:23:05 – Look Ahead for Kansas Weather: Concluding today's show is Chip Redmond K-State meteorologist as he explains how drought is looking in the state and if there are expectations of precipitation in the forecast. 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.