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Kansas State University's Walk Kansas, an eight-week health and wellness program, begins March 22nd and runs through May 16th. In addition to a physical component, the annual event features webinars, weekly newsletters and additional resources to help participants reach their individual or team goals. Walk Kansas State Leader and northeast area family and consumer sciences specialist, Sharolyn Jackson, previews this year's webinars and how the educational component can benefit participants during – and after – Walk Kansas ends. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.  

Rally in the Grain Market Wet Weather and Fire Weather Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production   00:01:05 – Rally in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing a few rallies he is seeing in the grain market and what he expects will impact the market in March. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Wet Weather and Fire Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, keeps the show moving as he explains the mixture of foggy weather and fire concerns in Kansas and what he forecasts this month.    00:23:05 – Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production: Ending the show is a Kansas Wheat, Wheat Scoop as Gordon Clark talks about the first realized legacy gift and establishing the Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production.   kswheat.com Extension.K-State.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 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.

Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions? Testing Seed Viability   00:01:05 – Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm economist, begins today's show as he mentions the recent global conflict and how it has impacted oil prices and its relationship with gas prices. What Does a Middle Eastern War Mean for Gas Prices?   00:12:05 – Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions?: The show continues with K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discussing neospora and how it can be the cause of abortions and how cattle can become infected with it. 866-512-5350 ksvdl.org   00:23:05 – Testing Seed Viability: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying how gardeners can test their leftover seeds for viability with a seed germination test and have an answer in 10-14 days.        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 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.

Kansas FSA Director Update Water Smart Management Meetings Veterinary School Applications   00:01:05 – Kansas FSA Director Update: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he shares his updates from the agency and what programs are available for producers. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Water Smart Management Meetings: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon keeps the show moving as he previews the Water Smart Management for a Resilient Future educational meetings in Southwest Kansas. Registration Link lsimon@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Veterinary School Applications: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as these experts discuss what they view as important to have a successful veterinary school application.  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 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.

Send a textSmoke curls over the Kansas plains as a newborn railhead meets a river of longhorns and the town of Newton explodes into life. We follow the ATSF's breakneck push toward land grants, Boston capital's cold calculations, and the way a 300-foot stockyard turned steers into hard cash while turning streets into a pressure cooker. Along the boardwalks and within twenty-seven saloons, gamblers, speculators, and trailworn drovers create a marketplace where whiskey, pharaoh, and risk drive the night.We unpack the deeper collision shaping 1871: the industrial North's telegraphs, timetables, and municipal bonds grinding against the open-range economy of the defeated South. For Texans limping home from Reconstruction, the Chisholm Trail promised redemption at thirty dollars a head; for Kansans investing in wheat and churches, that same promise arrived coated in dust and danger. Through Judge R. W. P. Mews' accounts, Joseph McCoy's logistics, and the Gold Room's bright lure, we map how Newton's soul split between extraction and settlement—and why the ledger would be settled in blood.Beneath the hoofbeats lies a quieter villain: Texas fever, the tick-borne disease that spared longhorns but slaughtered local shorthorns. As herds grazed the blue stem, parasites spread, farms withered, and quarantine lines appeared on paper while law leaked away at dusk. The result is a city under siege, where farmers shoulder shotguns, drovers clutch Colts, and a teenage cowboy named James Riley carries frail lungs and fierce loyalties into a fate none can escape. This is the prelude to Bloody Newton, where progress, public health, and pride intersect with catastrophic force.Ride with us into the heart of the Kansas frontier. If the story moves you, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Western history, and leave a review so others can find these untold truths of the American West.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included.

Scouting for Crop Insect Pests Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options Picking Crops that Need Less Water   00:01:05 – Scouting for Crop Insect Pests: K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff starts the show as he explains what crop pests he is already keeping an eye out for and if it is common for them to be out at this time of year. Pest Management K-State Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu Mesonet.K-State.edu   00:12:05 – Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she recognizes the concerns surrounding dead or damaged brome fields from fall armyworms. Options for Damaged or Dead Brome   00:23:05 – Picking Crops that Need Less Water: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers, when possible, to increase the use of crops requiring less water, as it accounts for a large percentage of an operations water use.      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 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.

Kansas legislators have had an unusually busy year so far — most recently the passage of a law that restricts bathroom usage for transgender people, and prohibits gender changes on IDs. We'll hear about what's been passed at the halfway point, and what's still to come.

This week on the Queer News podcast, in top news Kansas dangerous anti-trans politics leads to hundreds of Trans Kansans losing their drivers licenses overnight. In politics, celebrations are in order as Texas has been issued a preliminary injunction by the Federal Court. In Florida, Pulse Nightclub is set to be demolished this month. In culture and entertainment, we dive into Wanda Sykes' new lead role, a trans Chicago comedian saves a baby from freezing in Lake Michigan and Queer folks win at the NAACP Image Awards.   Want to support this podcast?

Livestock Trade and Meat Storage Price Discovery Closes Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits   00:01:05 – Livestock Trade and Meat Storage: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He reviews the recent trade and cold storage reports.   00:12:05 – Price Discovery Closes: Keeping today's show moving is Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, discussing finished price discovery for crop insurance.   00:23:05 – Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show explaining how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife populations and what has the biggest impact on species.      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 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.

Kansas has moved up one spot in the latest edition of America's Health Rankings, moving from 28th to 27th among the 50 states. The improvement may not seem impressive, but the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, Elaine Johannes, says the annual report offers more than a pat on the back. It provides a roadmap for how communities, policymakers and health leaders across the state can work together to improve overall health and well-being. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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. 

   It was a tough day for transgenders in Kansas and Missouri and the freakout is pretty funny to watch.  About 1000 Kansans may have to change one letter on their drivers license under a new law that is in place but won't really even be enforced... at least for a while.  My god, what has the world come to.  So triggering.  And in Missouri, the House passes a law that the overwhelming majority of Americans support as they aim to make it illegal for boys to play in girls sports.  Oh, the humanity.    A St. Louis tv station reports one of the greatest stories every as it appears most Missouri police departments are working with ICE and turning over illegals when they commit a crime.  Wait until you hear what the reporter learned about incentives for those departments to cooperate.    The World Cup has a Mexico problem as there are 22 mass graves in and around Guadalajara.  In the first four they've dug out, they have found over 500 body bags from cartel violence.  There are 130,000 "disappeared" people in Mexico and ALL are presumed dead at the hands of cartels.  Are they really playing soccer there?    Jac Caglione and Carter Jensen have a monster day for the Royals in Arizona.  If these guys are good this year.... watch out.  The Royals will be hard to beat.    Hall of Fame golfer Tom Watson and the staff at www.watsonlinks.org announce the cities and states this program will be offered to junior golfers has tripled... amazing.      A golfer at a tournament in South Africa nearly dies... but not on the course.  You have to hear this crazy story of a two time winner that is lucky to be alive.    And our Final Final is quite a joke from the folks at the Tampa airport.

Kansas this week invalidated the IDs of transgender Kansans who changed the gender marker on their driver's licenses or birth certificates. The ACLU is suing to stop the law, which also restricts bathroom use, saying it violates the constitutional rights of residents.

Kansas Crop Prices and Exports Cattle Maintenance After Prairie Fires Temperature and Precipitation Swings   00:01:05 – Kansas Crop Prices and Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins the show as he discusses more information learned from the Ag Outlook Forum and how prices and exports were this week Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Cattle Maintenance After Prairie Fires: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about cattle maintenance needs after prairie fires. Justin Waggoner   00:23:05 – Temperature and Precipitation Swings: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, as he highlights the recent precipitation and temperature swings and if there is more in our forecast.      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 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.

Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 1 Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 2 Caring for Houseplants   00:01:05 – Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 1: Starting the show is Brian Coffey, K-State agricultural economist, and Yifei Zhang, senior research economist with the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, as they discuss research into Kansas producers using Livestock Risk Protection for feeder cattle.   00:12:05 – Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 2: Brian and Yifei keep the show and their conversation going as they converse about how producers have been using this risk management tool. Use of Feeder Cattle Livestock Risk Protection Insurance in Kansas AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Caring for Houseplants: K-State consumer horticulture Extension associate, Matt McKernan, ends the show chatting about how to tell if a houseplant needs repotting, how to determine pot size and how to care for plants that are root-bound.      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 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.

Legal Issues for Producers After the Prairie Fires Frost Seeding Legumes Bull Buying Considerations   00:01:05 – Legal Issues for Producers After the Prairie Fires: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show discussing legal and tax issues that agriculture producers could be looking into due to the recent prairie fires. Legal and Tax Issues Associated with Prairie Fires   00:12:05 – Frost Seeding Legumes: K-State Extension agronomist, Tina Sullivan, keeps the show rolling as she highlights frost seeding legumes and why this option could be beneficial and factors to remember. Frost-Seeding Legumes into Established Cool-Season Forages   00:23:05 – Bull Buying Considerations: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute with part of their Cattle Chat podcast as they chat about what they recommend looking into when filtering through cattle buying prospects.  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 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.

Against a backdrop of violent anti-semitic and anti-indigenous attacks and the relaxation of police restraints in response to them, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers are faced with twin controversies: the withdrawal of the Jewish group Dayenu from the event and demands for the expulsion of the New South Wales Police contingent. Veteran activist Ken Davis explains the situation (Barry McKay reports). New Yorkers defy the Trump administration and replace the rainbow flag the government “disappeared” from the Stonewall National Monument (Paul DeRienzo of WBAI reports). A Black History Month Rainbow Rewind honors Langston Hughes (produced by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor). And in NewWrap: the European Parliament approves a resolution specifically calling for “the full recognition of trans women as women,” HIV-positive enlistees are once again banned from serving in the U.S. military, intersex children are now protected from undergoing unnecessary medical procedures without their informed consent in the Australian state of Victoria, Kansans can now sue if they're upset after sharing a bathroom with a trans person, U.S. Olympic women's ice hockey team captain Hilary Knight leads her team to gold and plans to lead speed skater Brittany Bowe to the altar, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Nico Raquel and Ret (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the February 23, 2026 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at thiswayout.org/donate/.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale Calving Heat-Stressed Cows   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety: The show starts with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they converse about pond health, quality and structure for livestock. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale: Jason Warner and Christian Magana continue the show explaining components of bull selection and what makes K-State's Legacy Bull and Female Sale unique and educational. K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale   00:23:05 – Calving Heat-Stressed Cows: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing what happens with calves born to heat-stressed cows. He says they are typically about 10 pounds lighter, have a lighter weaning weight and longevity is reduced.      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 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast, in top news Kansas governor vetoes SB 244 an anti-trans bathroom bill. We celebrate that! In politics, Virginia makes strides to protect marriage equality in the constitution and Senator Shevrin Jones is Florida Democrats new leader elect. In culture and entertainment, we have a special story on Musician B. Deveaux by our Queer News contributor Corey Antonio Rose. In sports, ESPN announces Women Sports Sundays and the Black Trans Film Festival opens registrations for 2026.   Want to support this podcast?

Cattle Market Movement Contributors Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Movement Contributors: Beginning the show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with his cattle market outlook where he discusses the Cattle on Feed report and what factors have been contributing to market movement.   00:12:05 – Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues today's show as he reminds cattle producers about the importance of mineral supplementation, especially phosphorus.  ASI Newsletter - Feedlot Facts   00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine: Anita Clubine from Montgomery County ends today's show with a segment of Faces in Agriculture where she explains how her operation has evolved and expanded.      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 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.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas is set for March 2nd through the 6th, with a statewide tornado drill on March 4th. Spring marks the peak season for dangerous storms. Chip Redmond, a meteorologist at Kansas State University, says the annual campaign is designed to remind residents of the state's wide range of weather hazards and the importance of being prepared. He says the most important step is having multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings in Kansas and then being able to put your safety plan into action and taking proper shelter. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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.

USDA Grain Market Outlook and Futures Remembering Customer Service Elements Little Bit of Rain, Fire and Snow   00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Outlook and Futures: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show highlighting information from the USDA Ag Outlook Forum and how future prices are looking.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Remembering Customer Service Elements: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he discusses the importance of good customer service in the agriculture industry. ASI Newsletter - Management Minute   00:23:05 – Little Bit of Rain, Fire and Snow: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how Kansas has seen rain, fire and snow within the past week and what else we can be expecting.     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 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.

Causes of Crop Loss in 2025 Animal Welfare Considerations for Bigger Cattle New Entomology Publications   00:01:05 – Causes of Crop Loss in 2025: Beginning today's show is Jenny Ifft, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan from K-State as they chat about crop insurance ratios and the causes of the losses. Current Kansas Crop Insurance Loss Ratios and Causes of Loss - 2025   00:12:05 – Animal Welfare Considerations for Bigger Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, continues the show discussing research from a panel discussion at NCBA about what bigger cattle means for animal welfare.   00:23:05 – New Entomology Publications: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends today's show highlighting two new publications he authored: Mimosa Webworm: Insect Pest of Honey Locust and Mimosa Trees and Threestriped and Ashgray Blister Beetles, which are now available in the K-State Extension Bookstore.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

   While the left works hard to find any little thing that looks bad for ICE or our current enforcement of immigration, the man in charge turns out to be a real human with a real heart.  Wait until you hear the story Tom Homan told at a conference about the victims of our open borders.    According to a report by the Topeka Cap Journal, democrats approved all kinds of voter packets to be sent to Kansans that never requested them.  This is a huge scam.    We have the information you need to disable that start/stop button on your car.  Ron DeSantis hammers NYC over the Mayor's new budget as it's bigger than the entire state of Florida budget.    In sports, no Jerome Tang spells success for KSU as they get a win.  The Royals take batting practice with the new ball/strike computer system on at Surprise Stadium.  It happened on a day the leader of the player's union resigned in a sex scandal.    And a self proclaimed "woke bit__" skating for team USA had a little too much Trump hate in her heart and flamed out on the ice and then embarrassed us all as a total baby balling her eyes out.  Ughh.    Tiger Woods is in the news and our Final Final is a beautiful message about Jesse Jackson.

Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production Emergency Plans for Livestock   00:01:05 – Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, begins today's show as he highlights programs for beginning farmers and online access for FSA producers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator   00:12:05 – Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production: Continuing the show is Victor Gomez-Leon, K-State dairy Extension specialist, as he discusses research on how changing the ratio of fatty acids in dairy cows' diets impact their milk yield and reproduction.  Victor - vgomezleon@ksu.edu  Mike - mbrouk@ksu.edu  Billy - brownb@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Emergency Plans for Livestock: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as they welcome special guest Christine Navarre to chat about emergency plans for livestock. 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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval K-State Cattlemen's Day Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research   00:01:05 – Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval: Starting off today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reviews rules for the newly approved over-the-top dicamba applications. EPA Approves Dicamba Over-the-Top Applications Through 2027 Press Release from the EPA   00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: A discussion about the upcoming Cattlemen's Day at K-State with Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he acknowledges the forward focus of this year's event. K-State Cattlemen's Day   00:23:05 – Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he takes a closer look at research findings that found what can effectively replace soybean meal in dairy calf starter rotations.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kyle Kessler is the executive director of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, an organization that advocates for the 25 community mental health centers across the state. In this week's episode of “Registered,” we speak with Kessler about what he calls an “unwavering mission” to improve mental health outcomes for Kansans. Two years ago, Kansas was ranked dead last for mental health care and access to services. What changed, and what work does Kessler feel is still needed? What role do community mental health centers play in our community now, and what does their future look like? Here's our conversation. Thanks for listening!

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Pre-emergence Kochia Control Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds   00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show as he highlights the cattle market, feedlot returns and meat demand and their impact on the cattle industry.  Glynn on AgManager.info Webinar - Economic Drivers and Market Trends in Meat   00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Kochia Control: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show as she reminds growers about the importance of pre-emergence kochia control and what their options are. Pre-Plant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Soybeans, Sunflowers, Cotton and Wheat   00:23:05 – Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains what could be impacting water quality in livestock ponds.     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1 Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2 Moisture and Drying Back Out   00:01:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as they provide a grain market report and their reactions to the recent WASDE report. In the first segment, they discuss corn and grain sorghum.   00:12:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling as they chat about transport, currency, soybeans and wheat in the second segment.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Moisture and Drying Back Out: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show explaining the recent warm temperatures and what moisture and continued temperatures Kansans can be expecting.     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1 ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2 Planting Based on Soil Temperature   00:01:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, are on the first two segments as they discuss Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and crop insurance. They explain the background for these programs and how they have recently shifted.   00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2: As they continue the show, Jenny and Robin chat about how producers can learn more about these risk management options. Article on AgManager.info Winter Wednesday Webinar on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Planting Based on Soil Temperature: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show sharing the importance of soil temperature — not the date on the calendar. He says planting when the soil has reached the correct temperature produces the best results.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pesticide Laws and Litigation 2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Leaky Gut in Cattle   00:01:05 – Pesticide Laws and Litigation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off the show as he explains pesticide shield laws and what decision we will get in 2026. Pesticide "Shield" Laws Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – 2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service's fire prevention specialist, Shawna Hartman, as she discusses Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week and how people can help reduce wildfire risks. KansasForests.org   00:23:05 – Leaky Gut in Cattle: Part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Scott Fritz and Liliana Rivas chat about leaky gut and what causes it  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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas K-State Dairy Days   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media: Beginning today's show is Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss wildlife social media and finding factual information.  Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas: Lucas Haag and Jeanne Falk Jones from K-State continue the show as they chat about the condition of wheat fields in Kansas and how it could impact its future growth.    00:23:05 – K-State Dairy Days: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk concludes the show previewing Kansas State University's annual Dairy Days on February 17 in Seneca and February 19 in Whiteside.   K-State Dairy Days     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What is Happening in the Cattle Industry? Site Specific Weed Management K-State Junior Beef Producer Day   00:01:05 – What is Happening in the Cattle Industry?: A cattle market and industry update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show. He discusses the markets, policies, labor, dairy and technology.   00:12:05 – Site Specific Weed Management: Keeping the show rolling is Jeremie Kouame and Anita Dille as they explain site specific weed management and what it can mean for weed control and cost savings. The Basics and Use in Fallow Systems In-Crop Systems and Herbicide Savings   00:23:05 – K-State Junior Beef Producer Day: Lexie Hayes, K-State Extension assistant and Youth Livestock Program coordinator, ends the show previewing the learning opportunities at the K-State Junior Beef Producer Day.  Junior Beef Producer Day     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas taxpayers are on the hook for $7 BILLION to subsidize the Kansas City Chiefs stadium through a massive STAR bonds scheme. In this hard-hitting special edition of The Right Side, Doug Billings exposes the backroom deal cut by RINO Senate President Ty Masterson, RINO Speaker Dan Hawkins, Secretary of State Scott Schwab, and Governor Laura Kelly — all while cutting Kansans out of the process.Senator Mike Thompson's explosive breakdown reveals:$189 million per year in bond payments for 30 yearsEveryday sales taxes on groceries, burritos, and lawnmowers in Shawnee, Lenexa, Olathe, and Edwardsville funding billionaire ownersChiefs pay only $7 million rent while taxpayers own the stadium and cover all maintenance foreverUnbacked bonds at sky-high interest, frozen sales tax “base year,” $1.3 billion in future HPIP tax creditsExtra 2% CID sales tax spikes pushing some areas over 11%NFL ticket sales completely exempt from contributing to repaymentSix separate 5-year deals — the Chiefs can renegotiate even better terms every five yearsMissouri taxpayers got abandoned after decades of subsidies… Kansas is nextThis isn't conservatism. It's crony uniparty socialism — taking from hardworking Kansans to give to the ultra-wealthy.Kansas needs a bold, populist, America First outsider as Governor — someone who fights the RINO elites, calls liberals what they are (Commusocialists), and puts taxpayers first.Listen now and share if you're fed up with corporate welfare disguised as economic development.New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave a review to help spread the truth.Visit: www.DougBillings.usFollow on X: @DougBillingsFollow on YouTube: @TheRightSideDougBillingsTimestamps:0:00 – The $7 Billion Chiefs Stadium Heist1:45 – STAR Bonds & Corporate Welfare Exposed3:20 – The Math That Screws Kansas Taxpayers5:10 – Naming the RINO & Establishment Players7:30 – Why Kansas Needs a True Outsider Governor#ChiefsStadium #TaxpayerBetrayal #KansasPolitics #RINO #RINOsExposed #LauraKelly #TyMasterson #DanHawkins #STARBonds #CorporateWelfare #AmericaFirst #MAGA #KansasFirst #SwampExposed #PopulistSupport the show

Exports and Conversation with China Muddy Conditions and Fire Weather Wheat Scoop: Market Relationship   00:01:05 – Exports and Conversation with China: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins the show as he recaps this week's grain market and says what he expects to see in the WASDE report next week.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Muddy Conditions and Fire Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show as he discusses muddy conditions, drought degradation, fire weather concerns and more potential cold in the future. Mesonet.ksu.edu   00:23:05 – Wheat Scoop: Market Relationship: Ending the show is a Kansas Wheat, Wheat Scoop from Gordon Clark as he reports on how Kansas delegation met with people from Mexico to reinforce the importance of the market.  KSWheat.com Winter Wednesday Webinar Series     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Winter Tree Damage Live Well, Lead Well Honey Bees in Kansas   00:01:05 – Winter Tree Damage: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, starts the show as he explains winter tree damage of frost cracking, sunscald and rodents. KansasForests.org   00:12:05 – Live Well, Lead Well: Referring to the 4 Four "H's" of 4-H, Zaira Sandoval and Patsy Maddy from Kansas 4-H share examples of how people can live well and lead well.  Kansas4-h.org   00:23:05 – Honey Bees in Kansas: The show ends with Golden Prairie District Horticulture Agent, Ryan Engel, discussing standard beekeeping management practices as well as some of the essential food sources that honey bees in Kansas depend on for survival.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas has one of the highest rates of Parkinson's disease diagnoses. Groups there are helping people slow the progression of the disease through activities including exercise and art classes. Plus: Nipple tattoos are an option for the many American women who survive breast cancer and end their treatment looking for a way to reconnect with themselves and their bodies.

FSA Programs, Loans and Online Communication Skills with Kansas 4-H Cattle Body Condition   00:01:05 – FSA Programs, Loans and Online: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights programs, loans and the new FSA online. Farmers.gov Login.gov   00:12:05 – Communication Skills with Kansas 4-H: Beth Hinshaw, Kansas 4-H youth development regional specialist, keeps the show going discussing developing communication skills with Kansas 4-H. Communication with Kansas 4-H Kansas4h.org   00:23:05 – Cattle Body Condition: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner ends the show as they converse about having poor body condition cattle and increasing their condition.  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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

John R Fletcher - 4/11/47-9/23/24What can I say about my dad that you might not know.  Well, who the hell knows anybody really.  We only truly know ourselves if we are smart enough to be honest with ourselves.  Like it or not, I have a lot of my dad's traits and mannerisms.  I'm proud of that. Dad was an amazing man. Being born from a hardworking, smart folks that had determination and wherewithal, never particularly wealthy but honest and good people. Kansans through and through.Links:Land Rush Museum in Ark City:https://www.visitarkcity.org/cherokee-strip-land-rush-museum

Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 1 Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 2 Somatic Cell Count Data   00:01:05 – Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 1: In the first two segments of the show Micah Cameron-Harp, K-State assistant professor in the department of agricultural economics, and Matt Kirk, professor of geology at K-State, explain how nitrate concentration levels in water and be used to reduce fertilizer costs and contamination of drinking water.   00:12:05 – Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 2: Micah and Matt continue their conversation talking about how this is valuable for agriculture and communities.  Using Irrigation Nitrate Concentrations - Paper on AgManager.info Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendations in Kansas mcameronharp@ksu.edu mfkirk@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Somatic Cell Count Data: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing the benefits of obtaining individual somatic cell count data. He says the data helps track new infections and identify those cows with high somatic cell count.       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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Inventory Report Cattle Grazing Behavior Concerns People Have About Coyotes   00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory Report: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off today's show.  He breaks down the major points he saw in the Cattle Inventory report. Cattle Inventory report   00:12:05 – Cattle Grazing Behavior: Keeping the show rolling is Brad White and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Insitute with part of a Bovine Science podcast episode where they talked about research that was done looking into cattle grazing behavior. Podcast - Diving into Diets: Grazing Behavior   00:23:05 – Concerns People Have About Coyotes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he explains the concerns about coyotes and what people can do to remain safe.     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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Outlook K-State Virtual Agronomy Conference An Average January   00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show as he talks about how futures, cash and exports look for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – K-State Virtual Agronomy Conference: Continuing the show is Sarah Lancaster and Kathy Gehl as they discuss the K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference. We also hear from Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, with a Kansas Profile.  K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference   00:23:05 – An Average January: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he recaps the recent cold weather and if we can be expecting more.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Impact of Weather on Weeds and Wheat Flinchbaugh Center: Agricultural Economy Ready for Garden Planting   00:01:05 – Impact of Weather on Weeds and Wheat: Starting off the show is Chip Redmond, Sarah Lancaster, and Kelsey Andersen Onofre as they chat about how the previous above average temperatures and now cold temperatures have impacted impact weeds and wheat.    00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: Agricultural Economy: Part of the Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy's podcast continues today's show as Jenny Ifft, Brad Lubben, Joe Glauber and Eric Atkinson talk about the current state of the agricultural economy. Full Podcast Episode Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered - Apple Podcasts   00:23:05 – Ready for Garden Planting: K-State Extension agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show discussing things gardeners can do now to get ready for planting this spring.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Today in 1861, Kansas became the 34th state in the Union. In the 1990s, a dispute over school funding led to a plan to turn part of the state into a new state of West Kansas. Plus: New York City has said goodbye to MetroCards as a payment system for bus and subway rides, but you can relive the glory days of those plastic fare cards in a new exhibit at the New York Transit Museum. Parts of Kansas once tried to secede and form 'West Kansas.' It helps explain our politics today (KAKE)NYC's Transit Museum Pays Homage to the MetroCard (Hyperallergic)Want more shows about would-be states? Back our show on Patreon today

Ag Law and Tax Issues that Often Get Overlooked 2026 Cotton Conference Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Disease   00:01:05 – Ag Law and Tax Issues that Often Get Overlooked: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses water right abandonment, tax and estate issues as well as dual-use equipment and what often gets overlooked on these topics. Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – 2026 Cotton Conference: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, keeps today's show rolling as he previews the Great Plains Cotton Conference. Great Plains Cotton Conference lsimon@ksu.edu Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference   00:23:05 – Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Disease: The show concludes with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast as Brad White, Bob Larson and Todd Gunderson chat about antimicrobial resistance with bovine respiratory disease. 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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mussels in Kansas US Beef Retail Market and Demand Keeping Winter Calves Safe   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mussels in Kansas: Today's show begins with part of the Fins, Fur and Feathers from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they describe mussels and their population changes. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – US Beef Retail Market and Demand: Brain Coffey, K-State agricultural economist, continues the show as he explains work looking into the U.S. beef retail market and beef demand. A Microeconomic Assessment of the US Retail Beef Market - Beef Demand Matters bcoffey@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Keeping Winter Calves Safe: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing how to keep winter-born dairy calves healthy. He says it involves immediate drying and warming them after birth, providing a warm, dry, draft-free shelter with deep bedding for insulation, and the use of calf jackets to prevent cold stress.       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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage Reports Kansas Land Values Faces in Agriculture: Tana McCarter   00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage Reports: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center begin today's show as they explain what they saw in the recent Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports.   00:12:05 – Kansas Land Values: K-State Extension land and crop market specialist, Megan Hughes, keeps the show rolling as she discusses the 2025 Kansas Land Values book and how farmers and ranchers can use it. 2025 Kansas Land Values Book  mnhughes@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Tana McCarter: Ending the show is a segment of Faces in Agriculture with Tana McCarter from Wilson County as she shares about her involvement and excitement in agriculture.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Recovered Grain Market After USDA Reports Deciding on Replacement Females Snow in Kansas   00:01:05 – Recovered Grain Market After USDA Reports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show as he shares about the cash, futures and trade for the grain market. He also says what growers have had the most concern about.  Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Deciding on Replacement Females: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, continues the show as he discusses what cattle producers should evaluate when deciding on replacement females. He also mentions an available decision tool. KSU - Beef Replacement Tool   00:23:05 – Snow in Kansas: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains what winter weather people in Kansas should be prepared for.      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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1 Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2 How Insects Survive the Cold   00:01:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he discusses cold stress and what cattle producers should prepare for their livestock.   00:12:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2: Justin keeps the show rolling as he continues talking about cold stress with reminders for producers to stay safe. K-State fashion studies' Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert remind us about clothing choices to stay warm. Episode 2062 - Picking Fabric to Stay Warm   00:23:05 – How Insects Survive the Cold: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show explaining how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and how to control the pests that emerge in the spring.         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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Payouts and State Committee Lice on Livestock in the Winter Quality of Udders in Cattle   00:01:05 – FSA Payouts and State Committee: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins the show as he recaps program payouts from 2025 and highlights the recently announced state committee.  Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Lice on Livestock in the Winter: The show continues with K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, discussing lice on livestock in the winter and reminders for effective control.  A Winter Guide Keeping Lice in Check   00:23:05 – Quality of Udders in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about their feelings on the quality of udders on cattle.       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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide Finances and the Farm Online Class Assessing Resources to Make Decisions   00:01:05 – 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide: Starting today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she highlights changes to this year's Chemical Weed Control Guide and what it provides to growers.  2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide   00:12:05 – Finances and the Farm Online Class: LaVell Winsor, K-State farm analyst, and Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continue the show discussing the Finances and the Farm online class.  Finances and the Farm   00:23:05 – Assessing Resources to Make Decisions: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying this is a good time for dairy producers to assess their available forages and determine their planting and purchasing decisions for 2026.         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 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 www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.