Podcasts about grain sorghum

Getting Control of Kochia Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial   00:01:05 – Getting Control of Kochia: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show as she reminds growers of the importance of controlling kochia pre-emergence. She shares tips and why it is crucial. Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu   00:12:05 – Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week is taking place this week, so Kansas Forest Service fire prevention specialist Shawna Hartman joins today's show to explain a few of the costs of wildfires. Kansas Forest's WRAP Protecting Your Home from Wildfire KansasForests.org   00:23:05 – Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial: Concluding the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, who discusses the benefits of a therapeutic garden.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bovine Leukemia Virus Kansas Grain Sorghum Update Fall Removal and Testing   00:01:05 – Bovine Leukemia Virus: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, kicks off today's show by discussing Bovine Leukemia Virus also referred to as BLV. He explains its concerns and how common it is in dairy and beef cattle herds. ksvdl.org   00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Continuing the show are Kansas grain sorghum growers Brant Peterson and Jon Berning as they provide a look into how their crop performed this year and what they hope for next season. ksgrainsorghum.org   00:23:05 – Fall Removal and Testing: Gregg Eyestone, Riley County Extension horticulture agent, ends the show providing tips for removing fallen leaves from the home landscape and explaining why fall is a good time to soil test.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd Potential of Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas Birds Flying Around Kansas   00:01:05 – Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd: A cattle market update with Ever.Ag's livestock division chief economist, Lee Schulz, starts the show for today. Lee talks about the current market outlook, beef export statistics and buying versus raising beef cow replacement heifers. Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement August Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Beef Exports Trend Lower USDA News Release   00:12:05 – Potential of Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas: The show continues with K-State's Sarah Sexton-Bowser and Andres Patrignani as the pair discusses a recent research publication that looks into the potential of rainfed grain sorghum in Kansas. Yield Gap Analysis for Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas   00:23:05 – Birds Flying Around Kansas: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, finishes out the show as he explains what birds people could be seeing right now and the changes those birds are going through.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Dennis and Kylie chat with Shelly and Dawson Kerns to discuss their new positions with the LSU AgCenter.

Grain Market Prices and Supply Need to Control Palmer Amaranth Weather Forecast for July   00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Supply: Dan O'Brien starts today's show by talking about grain prices for this week's grain market outlook. He also explains his updated balance sheets on corn and soybeans.  Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Need to Control Palmer Amaranth: Continuing the show by discussing palmer amaranth is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reminds growers why it is critical to get control of the weed and how it can hopefully be done. Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum   00:23:05 – Weather Forecast for July: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show as he mentions how parts of Kansas have received almost too much rain while others are still very dry.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Hunting Use Agreements Grain Sorghum and Soybeans Drying Down Vaccinating Cows Around Breeding   00:01:05 – Hunting Use Agreements: Beginning the show is K-State law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses elements that should be included in hunting use agreements. Having them in writing helps to get the landlord and hunter operator on the same page. Hunting Use Agreements and Recreational Entrants - Legal Issues Washburnlaw.edu/waltr   00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum and Soybeans Drying Down: K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, continues today's show by reviewing how producers can check their soybeans and grain sorghum as it is getting close to the end of their season. Grain Sorghum Yield Potential: Understanding the Main Yield Components Grain Sorghum Yield Potential: An On-farm Calculation Soybean Seed Filling and Dry Down Rate Before Harvest   00:23:05 – Vaccinating Cows Around Breeding: Rounding out the show today is the Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts. K-State's Brad White, Bob Larson and A.J. Tarpoff talk about different times that producers could vaccinate their cows around breeding. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

“Assessment of Kernel Characteristics to Predict Popping Performance in Grain Sorghum” with Kent Mitchell Popping sorghum is a niche alternative to popcorn, with no large hulls, a neutral flavor, and smaller kernels. While the tasty snack is growing in popularity, much remains to be learned about the practices that can produce the best popping product. This episode, Mitchell discusses his research on finding the best production practices, commercial varieties, and popping quality traits for this up-and-coming snack time star. Tune in to learn: Which qualities can be used to measure popping quality in sorghum How popping sorghum differs from other crops like popping corn How threshing methods can affect popping ratios in sorghum Which new popping sorghum shape the team discovered If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20732 It will be freely available from 4 November to 15 November, 2022. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Mitchell, you can find him here: makent1995@tamu.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellAKent If you would like to reach out to Paul Tietz from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here: ptietz@uidaho.edu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uidaho_soils/   Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b7EC7081F-AD54-ED11-BBA3-000D3A32318B%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/1tNHyXFj3LSltWuG6pOykD0Kzdnvr-9qvfVIVsigTBIzPmbZTk9PUy6FvcUW4eQSWOBK3SsjLNefTxUjwFOtXuY_xoE?loadFrom=SharedLink “Variation among sorghum genotypes for reduction in popping caused by threshing-induced kernel damage” published in Journal of Crop Improvement. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2021.1930315 “Registration of Tx3489 and Tx3490 sorghum germplasm with enhanced popping attributes” published in Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20154 “Effects of Field Processing of Sorghum Grain on Popping Traits” published in Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050839 Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Sorghum, Grain Sorghum, Milo…whatever you call it, it's a crop that's likely to expand in acres over the next decade. The reason: water. Specifically, water restrictions — either by regulatory forces or adequate availability — will increase the economic justification for drought tolerant crops like sorghum. John Duff, one of the world's foremost experts on sorghum discusses the crop, the marketplace, and the future of the world's fifth most important grain crop. Sponsored by Pattern Ag pattern.ag and AgVisor Pro getagvisorpro.com

Market recap (changes on week):- September corn up $.42 at $6.37- December corn up $.47 at $5.82- August soybeans up $.61 at $15.22- November soybeans up $.65 at $14.05- August soybean oil up 3.22 cents/lb at 63.72- August soybean meal up $17.60/short ton at $432.90- September wheat up $.37 at $8.56Highlights:- US ethanol production was down a moderate 7 thousand barrels per day last week to 1,044 thousand barrels per day. I look for many plants to take maintenance breaks in the weeks ahead. - Export sales remain soft as last week's data showed a net loss of old crop corn sales of 2.6 million bushels, which was way below trade expectations and just modest new crop corn sales of 4.4 million bushels. Similarly for soybeans- there was a net loss of 5.9 million bushels and new crop sales of 8.8. Grain Sorghum saw a positive 2.1 million bushels – nearly all to unknown destinations. Wheat was the lone commodity that saw decent sales last week of 10.5 million bushels but was on the low side of expectations. - Covid is again spreading in China, this is leading to new restrictions with negative economic impacts. - Many grains were down in managed money contracts last week- wheat down 1,062, corn down 55,748, and soybeans down 19,450. - Grain export inspections on the week were down for corn, soybeans, and wheat but up for grain sorghum. Corn shipments fall roughly 3% behind the pace needed to hit USDA's target. - Good to excellent ratings of corn remained flat on the week at 64% just slightly below the average of 66%, however the corn condition index which takes into account all condition categories dropped just slightly to 363 (a perfect score is 500). The national soybean good to excellent ratio fell 1% to 62% with the condition score remaining flat. - Canada published its Clean Fuel Regulations that are set to go into effect one year from now on July 1, 2023.Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides insight on the current state of cash markets and the stability that we have seen in grain sorghum exports   00:12:00 – Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest: The Kansas Wheat Commission's Vice President of Communications, Marsha Boswell, reports on the 2022 wheat harvest report for the first week -Boswell shares what counties were the first on their combines, data regarding yield and quality, and predictions on how the rest of the season will play out   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather, including the recent severe weather and record-setting temperatures across the state this week   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Samantha Bennett 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market recap (changes on week): - July corn up $.21 at $7.63- December corn up $.16 at $7.18- July soybeans up $.16 at $17.15- November soybeans up $.05 at $15.38- July soybean oil down 1.42 cents/lb at 79.79 cents- July soybean meal up $11 at $418.10- July wheat down $.37 at $10.56 Highlights:- US ethanol production was down 42 thousand barrels per day last week after hitting a calendar year high the week before. While corn used for ethanol production is up 8.6% year over year- we are falling behind the seasonal pace needed to hit USDA's corn use for ethanol target. - Export sales for old crop commodities remains weak but saw a week over week increase for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Grain Sorghum was the only commodity down from the previous week. New crop sales were strong for soybeans, continuing to add to large new crop soybean sales at this point of the year. - Last week's WASDE report made a few adjustments: - Revised old crop exports down 50 million bushels and increasing old crop stocks 45 million bushels. The global corn balance sheet continues to grow. - New crop wheat production was increased 0.3 of a bushel to 46.9 as USDA NASS showed the soft winter wheat yield offsetting losses in the hard red winter wheat. - Old crop soybean exports were increased 30 million bushels decreasing projected ending stocks down to 205 million bushels. With no changes in new crop supply and demand expect smaller beginning stocks- ending stocks for 2022/23 were also reduced 30 million bushels. - Weekly US grain export inspections were down for corn and grain sorghum while up week over week for soybeans and wheat. This was the first week of the 2022/23 marketing year for wheat. - This week's crop progress report showed 88% of the US soybean crop planted compared to 78% last week and 93% last year. Kansas and Missouri being the two slow states after North Dakota jumped 34% last week. Spring wheat is 94% planted up from 82% the week before. The corn condition score was down slightly to 379. A perfect score is 500, but that remains above last year. - Winter wheat harvest has begun with 10% of the US winter wheat crop harvested as of last week.Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pre-Harvest Direction of the Wheat Market Maximizing Grain Sorghum Planting Success Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Pre-Harvest Direction of the Wheat Market: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the pre-harvest direction that the wheat market seems to be taking, and why selling right off the combine might not be the preferred option...and he comments on the corn market benefiting on increasing ethanol use and on more good export news for soybeans, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends   00:12:00 – Maximizing Grain Sorghum Planting Success: K-State cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti and researcher Ana Carcedo discuss the variables of grain sorghum planting, and things producers can focus on to maximize their planting success:  seeding rate and plant population targets to match field yield potential, row spacing, and aligning planting date with hybrid maturity   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Latest Projection on Wheat, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Price Averages Stand Productivity Can Be Impacted by the First Cutting of Alfalfa Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – The Latest Projection on Wheat, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Price Averages: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien shares his latest projection on wheat, corn, grain sorghum and soybean price averages for the current marketing year, as well as the next marketing year coming up, and compares his numbers to those of the USDA, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends   00:12:00 – Stand Productivity Can Be Impacted by the First Cutting of Alfalfa: K-State agronomist Bruno Pedreira talks about why being careful when taking that first cutting of alfalfa this year is important, especially in the drier areas of Kansas:  he says that stand productivity for the rest of the growing season is at stake...he also talks about his work on interseeding legumes in fescue pastures to amplify their grazing productivity   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Strong Prices for U.S. Soybean, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Exports A Conversation with the 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Ag Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Strong Prices for U.S. Soybean, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien breaks down the recent successes in U.S. soybean, grain sorghum and wheat exports, which have bolstered already-strong prices even more...and he talks about how local corn price offers around Kansas are bidding aggressively for acres to be planted this spring   00:12:00 – A Conversation with the 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Ag: The 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Agriculture:  Saline County farmer Justin Knopf, who co-manages Knopf Farms, a prolific wheat, corn, soybean and alfalfa operation built upon a firm commitment to land and resource stewardship...he talks about the adoption of five stewardship principles that he says have contributed greatly to his family farm's success   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Sorghum Performance USDA Wildfire Aid Dry Dairy Cow Timeline     00:01:06—Grain Sorghum Performance--K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser reports on the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2021 Grain Sorghum Performance Test...the results from nine sites in Kansas are now available to growers to aid in their seed selection for planting this spring...she also passes along the standout hybrids in K-State's Oilseed Sunflower Performance Test at three sites in the state     00:12:04—USDA Wildfire Aid--Farm program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency covers several timely items of interest to Kansas agricultural producers:  upcoming deadlines for 220 ARC and PLC program enrollment and for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program....and opportunities for relief for those hard-hit by last month's wildfires through the USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Livestock Assistance Program     00:23:07—Dry Dairy Cow Timeline--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about individually managing the dry period of dairy cows, and how that affects their milking performance         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Sorghum's Carbon Footprint Farm Risk Management Training Extra Dairy Cow Attention     00:01:05—Grain Sorghum's Carbon Footprint--K-State environmental quality agronomist Peter Tomlinson discusses two topics:  a new K-State project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that will study the carbon intensity of grain sorghum production on a field-wide basis, as a determinant of sorghum's value as feedstock for ethanol production...and new information his research has generated on putting a nutrient value on livestock waste when used as a crop field fertilizer source     00:12:08—Farm Risk Management Training--From K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, LaVell Winsor and Robin Reid put out a reminder about the upcoming informational sessions on Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture, with the first session slated for next week...they go over the key topics that these will cover and how these will benefit those who participate     00:23:06—Extra Dairy Cow Attention--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about pre-fresh cow care during harshly cold winter weather         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

In this episode Josh and Trent discuss changes to the private and certified applicator training process for Oklahoma producers. There is a new testing procedure and new opportunities for CEU for private applicators which has not been available before. If you are a certified or private applicator, listen in to see how the changes affect [ Read More ]

Late-season Soybean Insects Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields Agricultural News Headlines Attracting Backyard Birds   00:01:09—Late-season Soybean Insects-- K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth returns to advise soybean growers on late-season insect activity in Kansas soybean fields...primary among them, a stem borer which could lead to lodging problems at harvest time...he also talks about the merits of controlling soybean podworms and armyworms ahead of soybean cutting     00:12:07—Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields-- K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti walks through a basic in-field method of estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest...saying that having an idea of individual field yield potential can be useful in determining the order of harvesting multiple fields     00:23:07--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week's edition of the Kansas Soybean Update   00:31:12—Attracting Backyard Birds-- On this week's horticulture segment, Geary County Extension horticulture agent and accredited ornithologist Chuck Otte discusses creating landscape habitat to attract songbirds...the topic he'll address on the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Our very own Norma Ritz Johnson takes the driver seat to interview native Kansan and Executive Director of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Producers Association, Jesse McCurry. In this episode, they discuss all things KANSAS Sorghum, the purpose & mission of the Kansas commission, this year's crop, and more. Listen to the full episode now!

Dr. Matt Foster gives crop update on Corn, Cotton, and Grain Sorghum.

The 2020 2021 marketing year has recorded surging farm commodity prices due to increased foreign demand. Given the outstanding quality of the crops that American farmers produce, it's clear to see why buyers are interested. earlier this spring, the US grains council released their 20 2021 us sorghum quality report. The report provides international buyers unbiased information about our nation's sorghum crop; two-thirds produced here in Kansas for the second year in a row the average grade was above the requirements for us. Number one sorghum protein content and sorghum was up 8% year over year, with readings coming in at 11.2%. Nearly a full percentage point jump above last year's content. 100% of samples tested undetectable for tannins, which gives us sorghum a premium for high nutrient absorption in animal diets. The grains council intends to share the report globally, providing the latest information for end-users interested in understanding how us sorghum is uniquely positioned among other varieties. And that's perfect timing as farmers like you are heading out to the field to be in planning this year sorghum. To read through the brief report for yourself just visit grains.org. And to hear more about the work of the grains council, listened to CEO Ryan Legrand on last episode of The safe sorghum podcast wherever you choose to listen for Kansas grain sorghum.  Grain sorghum is one of the most important cereal crops worldwide, and Kansas leads the nation in its production. Over the years organ has been either export it used an animal feed domestically or for other industrial uses. Recently it's used in the ethanol market has seen tremendous growth, with 30% of domestic sorghum typically going to ethanol production. Kansas grain sorghum is committed to sorghum research, market development, and education. Learn more at Ks grain sorghum.org.

• The weekly grain market update • Principles of planting management for grain sorghum • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the recovery in grain prices this week, and takes a look at the latest price basis trends at local Kansas delivery points, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:48 – Planting Management for Grain Sorghum:  K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti goes over several principles of planting management for grain sorghum, aimed at improving the potential for maximum yields:  he focuses primarily on seeding rate, plant populations and row spacing. 00:24:10 – Ag News:  The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.” 00:32:30 – Kansas Weather:  K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

This Kansas green circle update features sorghum Commissioner Kevin Knievel, who represents the USDA is east central district eight of the State Farm not too far from Manhattan, Kansas to the south. In Morris County.

First of a two-part series on grain market volatility: Today’s focus – corn and sorghum Aphid infestations in winter wheat, especially bird cherry oat aphids Ag news Home-grown herb gardens 00:01:29 – Market Volatility, Part 1 – Corn and Sorghum: In the first of a two-part discussion, K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the supply and demand factors that are contributing to the current volatility in the grain markets. Today, he focuses on corn and grain sorghum:  the day-by-day market reactions to weather developments impacting new-crop production here and abroad, China's unwavering demand for feedgrains, and how growers might approach their marketing in the midst of these sharp price swings. 00:12:53 – Aphids on Winter Wheat: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about aphid infestations in winter wheat, particularly bird cherry oat aphids which can vector barley yellow dwarf disease. He cautions producers to think twice before including an aphid insecticide with any fungicide treatments they may be applying. 00:24:12 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:01 – Home-grown Herb Gardens: On this week's horticulture segment, Post Rock Extension District horticulture agent Cassie Homan talks about home-grown herb gardening. The subject she'll be addressing on the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program assistant Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss the unique characteristics and best uses of sorghum. They also talk about the limitations of sorghum and how to successfully plant sorghum.

As farmers are making planning decisions the spring the Kansas grain sorghum commission caught up with its at large Commissioner for Coldwater Clark Bibb.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 5. The fifth podcast in the Weeds AR Wild series focuses on 2021 recommendations for weed control in corn and grain sorghum crops. Discussion will also include questions regarding potential herbicide carryover issues to these crops.

• Insect management for grain sorghum • A full update on Conservation Reserve Program opportunities • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • New research into discouraging domesticated cats from preying on backyard birds… 00:01:30 – Insect Management for Grain Sorghum:  K-State research entomologist J.P. Michaud discusses insect management planning for this year's grain sorghum crop, in view of the expectation that sorghum acreage will expand in the central and southern plains this growing season...he specifically talks about sorghum midge as an emerging insect concern in Kansas, as well as about contending with two traditional pest issues: chinch bugs and sorghum headworms. 00:12:51 – C-R-P Updates:  On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service Agency has a full update on Conservation Reserve Program opportunities, including word on the extension of the current general C-R-P sign-up, and the opportunity to conduct emergency haying or grazing of C-R-P in qualifying counties. 00:24:14 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:17 – Discouraging Cats from Backyard Hunting:  On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about new research into discouraging domesticated cats from preying on backyard birds and other wildlife.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

We introduce you to the new statewide Cotton, Corn, and Grain Sorghum Specialist Dr. Matt Foster 

• New grain sorghum production system • Updated spreadsheet for crop producers • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Safety near iced-over ponds and streams… 00:01:30 – New Grain Sorghum Production System:  K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses the new grain sorghum production system that's now approved for growers, featuring the igrowth hybrid which is resistant to Imiflex herbicide...she talks about how this new herbicide technology has performed in independent K-State field trials on an assortment of grassy and broadleaf weeds that have historically been troublesome for growers, and about the label stipulations that producers need to know about. 00:12:52 – Helpful Spreadsheet Updated:  K-State agricultural economists Rich Llewlyn and Robin Reid announce that the updated version of K-State's ARC/PLC Tradeoff Spreadsheet is now available to crop producers...it provides county-by-county estimates on the likely price support levels from either the USDA Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage program options. 00:24:14 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:19 – Safety Near Iced-Over Ponds:  Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee cites information on the dangers of hunting, fishing or other activity on iced-over ponds or streams during the winter, and what precautions to take.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Nutritional management of replacement heifers • The top hybrids in K-State's 2020 grain sorghum performance test • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Selecting vegetable garden seed for the coming season… 00:01:30 – Nutritional Needs of Replacement Heifers:  K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about nutritional management of replacement heifers heading into their first breeding season...the main factors being the target weight for them to reach at breeding time, and the timing and pace of weight gain to get there. 00:12:55 – 2020 Grain Sorghum Performance Results:  K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser cites the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2020 grain sorghum performance test, the report on which has just been released...this is a quite valuable resource for grain sorghum growers when deciding on hybrids to plant for the 2021 growing season. 00:24:20 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:28 – Preparing For Growing Season:  K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about selecting vegetable garden seed to be started as transplants in the coming weeks, and setting up for that project ahead of time.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

NOTE:  Because of the university's furlough requirement and the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Agriculture Today broadcasts next week (November 23-27).  We will resume our normal broadcast schedule on Monday, November 30th. Today... • The weekly grain market update • A K-State agronomist has uncovered another benefit of grain sorghum production • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien takes a look at this past week's grain price trends...he talks about the absence of "carry" in the soybean market, the continuing strength in local grain sorghum prices, and why row crop producers need to seriously evaluate the new-crop pricing opportunities that are being presented to them right now. 00:12:57 – New Benefit of Grain Sorghum Production:  K-State agronomy environmental quality specialist Peter Tomlinson discusses his recent study of the "carbon intensity" of grain sorghum production...he has found that raising grain sorghum generates less nitrous oxide than was previously thought, which better positions sorghum as a feedstock for ethanol production. 00:24:21 – Ag News:  The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.” 00:32:37 – Kansas Weather:  K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Herbicide-resistant grain sorghum hybrids • Two new program sign-up opportunities are on the way • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • A new study on bobwhite quail movement… 00:01:30 – Herbicide-Resistant Grain Sorghum Hybrids:  K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses what's coming on in the way of herbicide-resistant grain sorghum hybrids, and if anything will be available to growers in 2021:  she goes over K-State's field trial results which measured the weed control efficacy of these new sorghum production systems. 00:12:48 – New Program Sign-Up Opportunities:  On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, the chief of the conservation and price support division of the Farm Service Agency in Kansas, Carla Wicoff, announces that a new general Conservation Reserve Program sign-up will take place early in 2021, and that another Grasslands CRP enrollment will be conducted this coming spring...she covers all the details of the application process for each. 00:23:58 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:02 – Bobwhite Quail Movement:  Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reports on a new study out of Texas, which rendered valuable information on bobwhite quail movement within its native habitat.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update • Estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on how much bullishness may be left in the soybean market, and he offers his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans following the USDA's latest price forecasts, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:57 – Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields:  K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest, using information that he recently posted in the K-State Agronomuy E-Update Newsletter series, and he tells of a new app soon to come out from K-State which can simplify this process even further. 00:24:20 – Ag News:  The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.” 00:32:36 – Kansas Weather:  K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Correcting low pH soils ahead of fall planting • Late-season insect control for grain sorghum and soybeans • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Don’t waste what you can compost… 00:01:30 – Correcting Low pH Soils:  K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about correcting low p-H soils with a lime application ahead of winter wheat or alfalfa planting this fall...he looks at how the "target" p-H levels differ across the state, and how that ties into lime source selection and application rates. 00:12:53 – Grain Sorghum and Soybean Insects:  K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth returns with more input for grain sorghum and soybean growers on late-season insect control, centering on the arrival of sugarcane aphids and headworms in sorghum, and podworms in soybeans...he says that producers need to really analyze such infestations before taking action with an insecticide treatment. 00:24:21 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:23 – Composting:  Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton looks at a couple of ways that homeowners and gardeners can effectively use compost as summer gives way to fall.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Insect control decisions for grain sorghum • The latest FSA Coffee Talk podcast • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • A new study of deer fawn losses… 00:01:30 – Insect Control for Grain Sorghum:  K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about insect control decisions for grain sorghum, as he's receiving questions from growers about corn leaf aphids and the potential for the return of sugarcane aphids...he says that the presence of sorghum headworms could further complicate a grower's plan of action. 00:12:53 – FSA Coffee Talk Podcast:  On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm program specialist Dara Conley of the Farm Service Agency covers a number of current USDA farm program items of interest: among them, potential additions to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program with the application deadline less than three weeks away, and the application closing date for the Noninsured Assistance Program for small grains forage production. 00:24:16 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:21 – Study of Fawn Losses:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee tells of a new study, suggesting that coyotes and other predators may play a considerably lesser role in deer fawn losses than previously thought.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update • Controlling Palmer amaranth in grain sorghum • Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop” • Kansas agricultural weather… 00:01:30 – Grain Market Update:  K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on the recent surge in U.S. grain purchases by China, and what's behind that...and he talks about the drop in the value of the U.S. dollar as a friendly development for U.S. grain exports overall, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends. 00:12:56 – Palmer Amaranth in Grain Sorghum:  K-State weed scientist Vipan Kumar talks about the difficulties in controlling Palmer amaranth in grain sorghum, as that weed has really come on with the recent rains...he says that herbicide treatments at this stage of the growing season aren't feasible, so he advises growers to map out a long-term strategy for dealing with this aggressive weed problem. 00:24:22 – Ag News:  The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.” 00:32:36 – Kansas Weather:  K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

On this week's episode, Forrest and Lane talk about everything that happened last week; Lane's dog eating a corn cob, Wilson under attack from Wasps and Forrest having an allergic reaction to Grain Sorghum. Somehow they managed to survive another week on the farm. New episodes drop every Monday!Follow us in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betweentworowspodcast/

• A feed ration may slow the growth of finishing pigs • Nutrient management for grain sorghum • A wheat harvest update, and the latest “Milk Lines” • A promising method to reduce deer-vehicle collisions … 00:01:30 – Slowing Pig Growth:  K-State swine specialists Mike Tokach and Joel DeRouchey talk about a new K-State feeding trial aimed at slowing the growth of finishing pigs to prevent backlogs of market-ready hogs, such as occurred with the packing plant shutdowns this spring because of the pandemic...they identified a "holding" ration that serves the purpose. 00:12:56 – Nutrient Management for Grain Sorghum:  K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz looks at in-season nutrient management for grain sorghum...with the emphasis on side-dressing nitrogen, and in some cases, making a foliar application of iron to sorghum stands growing on high pH soils. 00:24:07 – Wheat Harvest Report:  Today' wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Kelsey Nordyke of Cowley County; also, this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:27 – Reducing Deer—Vehicle Collisions:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reviews a new study on reducing deer-vehicle collisions by way of a localized "sharpshooting" program.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• A review of the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test • A new analysis of farm debt in Kansas • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Do bob-white quail protect their nests? 00:01:30 – 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test:  K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser talks about the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2019 Grain Sorghum Performance Test, as the results of the statewide field trials have just been released...producers can now review the performance information as they settle on which hybrids they'll be planting in this upcoming growing season. 00:12:54 – Farm Debt in Kansas:  K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about his new analysis of the farm debt situation, using Kansas Farm Management Association data to identify trends in the extent of debt incurred by farmers currently...the findings tell him that producers need to be evaluating their debt status very carefully right now. 00:24:15 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:32 – Nest Protection Study:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses a new study of how, or whether, bob-white quail protect their nests from predators.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Addressing the current major insect concerns in soybean and grain sorghum fields • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Harvesting home-grown apples and pears… 00:01:30 – Insect Concerns in Soybeans and Grain Sorghum:  K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth provides a full update on insect activity in soybean and grain sorghum stands in Kansas:  he talks about aphids in soybeans, saying that producers can likely get away with not treating those...he also has the latest on the sugarcane aphid threat to sorghum, which for now isn't amounting to much. 00:13:00 – Insect Concerns in Soybeans and Grain Sorghum (Part 2):  Continued discussion with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth, who says the most concerning problems for sorghum producers at the moment, are headworms and fall armyworms feeding on sorghum heads —he suggests a couple of new insecticide products for contending with those. 00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:33:00 – Harvesting Apples and Pears:  K-State horticulturist Ward Upham covers the guidelines for harvesting home-grown apples and pears, which aren't the same for both.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Considerations on planting soybeans and grain sorghum this deep into summer • Controlling several insect pests now at work in Kansas soybean stands • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Harvesting–and storing–potatoes and onions… 00:01:30 – Planting Soybeans and Grain Sorghum?  K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti offers considerations on planting soybeans and grain sorghum this deep into summer...he looks at adjusting seeding rates and row spacing to compensate for the late planting date, and talks about whether going with shorter-season varieties and hybrids is necessary for timely crop maturity. 00:13:00 – Soybean Insect Pests:  K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about controlling several insect pests now at work in Kansas soybean stands:  thistle caterpillars, webworms and bean leaf beetles...he also discusses the expected duration of insecticide seed treatments against these pests. 00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:53 – Potatoes and Onions:  Johnson County Extension horticultural agent Dennis Patton talks about harvesting and storing garden potatoes and onions.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to 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 Eric Atkinson 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 Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Jennifer Blackburn is the External Affairs Director for National Sorghum Producers and the Sorghum Check-Off. We talked about some of the interesting new uses for grain sorghum, why agriculture means everything to her, and the Sorghum Smart Talk podcast. (Plus fun fact, she was on the National Champion Livestock Judging team for Tech a few years back -- wreck 'em!) Go check out Sorghum Smart Talk Podcast (iTunes + Spotify + all other podcast platforms)!Podcast Music: Kody West || "Melody"

“Don’t fall prey to diets that eliminate whole food groups, especially grains and carbs. Whole grains like sorghum can provide beneficial nutrients to the diet and allow some great fun and variety, too.” – Lauren Harris-Pincus   Sorghum was recently named the “It Grain” by the James Beard Foundation. It’s a naturally gluten-free whole grain, it’s high in fiber and antioxidant rich, and it’s good for digestive health and blood pressure. On this episode we hear from a dietitian and recipe developer who shares tangible tips to use sorghum in your diet to boost your nutrition, and a representative from the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) about the history, farming and sustainability of sorghum, as well as tips for using sorghum syrup as a marinade blend when you’re grilling! Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, is a nutrition communications specialist, speaker, spokesperson, and dietitian in private practice where she specializes in weight management and prediabetes. She is the owner and blogger behind nutritionstarringyou.com and author of the newly released book: The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, which features easy, high protein breakfast recipes with 300 calories or less to help you lose weight and boost metabolism. She is a consultant for the USCP. Doug Bice is the Market Development Director for the USCP and has a background in the Battery Industry, Metals Recycling, and Biofuels. You can read the full show notes at www.soundbitesrd.com

Harvest is done and dusted for the majority of growers across the nation. In this Christmas edition podcast which is our last for the year, we catch up with Nick McKenna from Planfarm, who caught up with growers in WA's Esperance region on their use of chaff lines and tram lines. We also hear from farmers in that region. Our Northern Region Extension Officer Paul McIntosh officers his insights into Grain Sorghum too. It's our last podcast for 2016, so come along for the ride!