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

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.

2220 - What Kansas Wheat Growers Thought of Their Crop...Feedlots and Weaning Prep

* Kansas Wheat Growers * Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning * Grub Damage in Lawns 00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Growers: Kansas wheat growers Derek Sawyer and Jay Armstrong begin today's show as they discuss how their wheat crop faired this past year and what they learned for next season. agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/] kswheat.com [https://kswheat.com/] 00:12:05 – Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, continues the show as he recaps the recent Focus on Feedlots report and says what cattle producers can be doing to prepare for weaning. Focus on Feedlots - May Data [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/newsletters/focus-on-feedlots/2025/2026/June%202026.pdf] Consider Early Weaning, Even if Pasture Conditions Have Improved [https://enewsletters.k-state.edu/beeftips/2026/07/01/consider-early-weaning-even-if-pasture-conditions-have-improved/] 00:23:05 – Grub Damage in Lawns: Wrapping up the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, explaining the damage grubs can cause in home lawns and how a rescue treatment in late July or August may be necessary if the damage is extensive. 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.

2219 - Livestock Forage Program Triggered in Kansas...Crop Herbicide Reminders

* Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline * Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton * Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred 00:01:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline: Today's show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights a few current farm programs including, acreage reporting, Livestock Forage Program and base acres. Farmers.gov [https://www.farmers.gov/] 00:12:05 – Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing what herbicide questions she has been getting related to corn, grain sorghum and cotton. Late-Season Herbicide Applications in Corn [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1110-july-2/late-season-herbicides-corn-2026.html] Weed Control Challenges with Delayed Grain Sorghum Planting [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1110-july-2/weed-control-delayed-sorghum-planting-2026.html] Weed Control Considerations for Non-Glyphosate Tolerant Cotton [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1110-july-2/non-glyphosate-tolerant-cotton-2026.html] 00:23:05 – Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster concludes the show explaining how value can be added to open cattle. 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.

2218 - Using Data for Fields and Spraying...Heat Impacting Livestock and Humans

* Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying * Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot * Tracking Dairy Heat Stress 00:01:05 – Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying: Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, starts today's show discussing how producers can use mapping from harvest to learn more about their field and how drones can be used for spraying. Beyond Yield Maps [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1109-june-25/beyond-yield-maps-2026.html] Drone Imagery and Artificial Intelligence for Weed Mapping and Postemergence Herbicide Applications [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1109-june-25/drones-ai-weed-mapping-2026.html] 00:12:05 – Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot: Continuing the show is K-State's Kelsie Doty and A.J. Tarpoff with a few reminders about keeping yourself and livestock cooler in the summer heat. Kelsie's Full Segment [https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/2180-grilling-to-celebrate-beef-monthclothes-for-the-hot-summer] A.J.'s Full Segment [https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/2193-financial-sentiment-impacts-on-the-cattle-marketmitigating-heat-concerns] 00:23:05 – Tracking Dairy Heat Stress: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he says how some dairies use monitoring systems that track heat stress before visible symptoms appear. For those without that technology, he says checking cooling systems daily is critical. 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.

2217 - Cattle and Cutout Prices...Pokeweed in Fields

* Cattle and Packer Market * Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff * Pond Turnover 00:01:05 – Cattle and Packer Market: Getting the show started is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about feeder cattle, packer economics and what else is impacting cattle prices. 00:12:05 – Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses pokeweed in fields and what soybean growers need to keep in mind with herbicides and growth stage. World of Weeds: Pokeweed [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1108-june-18/world-of-weeds-pokeweed.html] Herbicide Application Cutoffs for Flowering Soybeans [https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1109%20-june-25/herbicide-cutoffs-flowering-soybeans-2026.html] 00:23:05 – Pond Turnover: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, ends today's show as he explains what pond turnover is and how it can be noticed. 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.