2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth

2210 - Communication Between D.C. and Producers...Summer Learning for Youth

* Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas * 4-H Summer Enrichment Program * Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement? 00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas: Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he recaps the recent visit from the undersecretary of farm production and conservation. Farmers.gov [https://www.farmers.gov/] 00:12:05 – 4-H Summer Enrichment Program: Kansas 4-H summer enrichment program administrator Regan Gleason continues the show discussing the 4-H Summer Enrichment Program and what they hope it provides to Kansas youth. Kansas4-H.org [https://www.kansas4-h.org/] KSWheat.com [https://kswheat.com/] 00:23:05 – Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?: Brad White, Todd Gunderson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Logan Thompson end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast talking about raising beef cattle in confinement. 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.

2209 - What is Being Expected for Farm Income...Cattle in the Feedlot

* Farm Income Projections for Kansas * Focusing on Feedlot Data * Dairy Commodity Price Comparison 00:01:05 – Farm Income Projections for Kansas: Joe Parcell, director of K-State's Risk Management Center, begins today's show discussing what he is seeing for Kansas farm income projections and what could have the biggest influence. AgManager.info [https://www.agmanager.info/] 00:12:05 – Focusing on Feedlot Data: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, keeps the show rolling as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots and what is showing seasonality. Focus on Feedlots [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/newsletters/focus-on-feedlots/] 00:23:05 – Dairy Commodity Price Comparison: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at how dairy farmers have compared to other commodity prices over the last 10 years. He says the increase in cull cow prices has been a bright spot, but only a slight increase in milk prices isn't helping the bottom line. 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.

2208 - Cattle Report and Factors for the Market...June Cattle Management Needs

* Cattle on Feed Report * June Cattle Management * Keeping Wildlife Wild 00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: The show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he reviews the Cattle on Feed report and the impact of New World screwworm and drought. LMIC.info [https://lmic.info/] 00:12:05 – June Cattle Management: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, continues today's show as he talks about management steps cattle producers could be taking this time of year for spring and fall calving herds. KSUBeef.org [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef//] 00:23:05 – Keeping Wildlife Wild: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he reminds people why it is important to leave wildlife wild and what to do if you do encounter wildlife. 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.

2207 - Grain Market Price Trends...Getting a Handle on Mosquitoes

* Down and Flat Grain Market * Trying to Manage Mosquitoes * Extended Weather Forecast 00:01:05 – Down and Flat Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains how the market has trended down and then flat. Daniel on AgManager.info [https://www.agmanager.info/contributors/obrien] 00:12:05 – Trying to Manage Mosquitoes: Continuing the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, discussing mosquitoes. He talks about their lifecycle, and the best chance people have at managing their populations. 00:23:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he recaps the recent rain or lack thereof across the state and says what is in the long-term 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.

2206 - Making Sure Cattle Have Enough Water...Feeding Pigs for Market

* Water Needs for Cattle * Swine Market and Summer Differences * Assessing Landscape Damage 00:01:05 – Water Needs for Cattle: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he discusses factors that influence water needs of cattle and how to make sure they are getting enough. KSUBeef.org [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef//] Estimating Water Requirements [https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/estimating-water-requirements-for-mature-beef-cows_MF3303.pdf] 00:12:05 – Swine Market and Summer Differences: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, continues today's show as he provides an update on the swine market and what changes in the summer. KSUSwine.org [https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/swine/] 00:23:05 – Assessing Landscape Damage: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show as he explains the steps involved in assessing damage to the home landscape following a severe storm. 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.