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Discussion of the Cattle Market Uniform Calf Crop Early Season Corn Pests 00:01:05 – Discussion of the Cattle Market: Starting the show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He covers fed and feeder cattle, boxed beef and trade. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Uniform Calf Crop: K-State beef production specialist, Emma Briggs, continues today's show with why a uniform calf crop is beneficial for the calves and cows. She also touches on how producers can tighten the calving season. Managing Your Breeding Season for a Uniform Calf Crop KSUBeef.org 00:23:05 – Early Season Corn Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, ends the show as he lists the early-season corn pests that growers should be watching 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 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
Cattle and Input Prices Classes of Driver's Licenses Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding 00:01:05 – Cattle and Input Prices: Starting today's show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. He talks about hay and corn inputs and retail prices. 00:12:05 – Classes of Driver's Licenses: A discussion about the different classes of driver's licenses with Nick Wright, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol, keeps today's show rolling. KansasHighwayPatrol.gov - Commercial Vehicles ktsro.org 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding: The show wraps with another segment of Faces in Agriculture. We are joined by Sara Olberding who is involved in agriculture in Dickinson County to talk about her business, Bella Ren Fields. BellaRenFields.org Facebook 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
Cattle and Retail Prices Putting Herbicides on Wheat Pasture and Irrigated Surveys 00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Prices: Beginning today's show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He talks about current prices, the consumer price index and retail prices for beef and eggs. 00:12:05 – Putting Herbicides on Wheat: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses how herbicides need to be sprayed at the appropriate time for what stage the wheat is at. Spring Herbicide Decisions on Wheat - Pay Attention to the Growth Stage 00:23:05 – Pasture and Irrigated Surveys: K-State's Leah Tsoodle, director of the Land Use Survey office, concludes the show as she explains two surveys for people to take related to bluestem pasture and irrigated farm lease arrangement. 2025 Kansas Bluestem Pasture Survey 2025 Kansas Irrigated Farm Lease Arrangement Survey Land Use on AgManager.info 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
Cattle and Retail Meat Prices Grain Bin Safety Establishing Native Grasses 00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Meat Prices: Kicking off today's show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market outlook. He recaps the market as well as provides an update on retail meat prices and imports from Mexico. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: K-State outreach specialist in grain storage and feed manufacturing at the IGP Institute, Carlos Campabadal, continues the show as he talks about grain bin safety and shares reminders for farmers and operations. ngfa.org geaps.com IGP Institute 00:23:05 – Establishing Native Grasses: Tina Sullivan, K-State northeast area agronomist, wraps today's show as she shares tips for growers who want to establish native grasses. eupdate.agronomy.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
Cattle and Hay Market Agritourism Research in Kansas Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer 00:01:05 – Cattle and Hay Market: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, kicks off today's show. He breaks down market prices for cattle and also explains how hay prices have changed from previous years. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Agritourism Research in Kansas: Continuing today's show are K-State's Nellie Hill-Sullins and Mia Reyes and Kansas Agritourism's Kelsey Wendling as they discuss research they are doing to understand agritourism in Kansas and what they can provide back to them. travelks.com Mia Reyes - miareyes13@ksu.edu or 785-532-1140 Additional information BELOW 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Alec Tiemeyer of Washington County wraps up the show as he explains his niche meat product. EAT Meats Additional Agritourism Resources: Read the 2023 Survey of Kansas Agritourism Operators Sign-up to join the agritourism focus groups hosted by K-State across the state. Enjoy a free meal and discuss your goals and challenges as an agritourism operator to influence resources development to meet your business and marketing needs. Request more information about the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement Insight Summit on digital marketing or College of Business Administration microcredential classes about business strategy. This project is funded by the Kansas State Global Food Systems Seed Grant. 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
Beef Imports and Exports What Fish Do When Ice Forms Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness 00:01:05 – Beef Imports and Exports: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He discusses the market outlook, beef exports and imports and cattle imports. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – What Fish Do When Ice Forms: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, continues the show as he explains what aquatic life does during the cold months. He also reminds livestock producers about their need to make sure their animals can get water. wildlife.k-state.edu Wildlife Management YouTube 00:23:05 – Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness: Ending today's show is the Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and special guest Todd Gunderson as they converse about the difference between biocontainment and biosecurity and what things they help protect against. BCI Cattle Chat 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
Brownfield's Brandon Peoples visited with Tyler Cozzens, of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, at the 2024 Nebraska Beef Industry Summit. Cozzens discussed current trends in the cattle market and provided an outlook for trade heading into 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions Anhydrous Ammonia Applications Kansas Profile: 6S Creative 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today's show. He discusses the current market and also provides what the range and pasture conditions are and how they compare to previous years. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Anhydrous Ammonia Applications: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about considerations for anhydrous ammonia applications in the fall. He explains what should be examined before deciding to apply. Considerations for Fall Applications of Anhydrous Ammonia Can Dry Soil Affect Anhydrous Ammonia Applications? 00:23:05 – Kansas Profile: 6S Creative: Ending today's show is Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, with a Kansas Profile on the founder and owner of 6S Creative. ksre.ksu.edu - Kansas Profile 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
Cattle, Pigs and Hogs Report A Year of ID3A Wildlife and Ticks in Parks and Yards 00:01:05 – Cattle, Pigs and Hogs Report: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He talks about cold storage numbers and the hogs and pigs report. 00:12:05 – A Year of ID3A: K-State's Susan Metzger, Brian McCornack and Marshall Stewart continue today's as they reflect on one year of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics at K-State. They mention how they are excited to continue to serve farmers and ranchers. K-State ID3A 00:23:05 – Wildlife and Ticks in Parks and Yards: Ending today's show is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, with a recap from a study that looked into wildlife in yards and parks and how it is connected to tick populations. 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
Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price Wheat Stripe Rust Research Frogs Around Kansas 00:01:05 – Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center's director Tyler Cozzens begins today's show. Tyler gives a market recap and talks about the consumer price index and retail meat prices. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Wheat Stripe Rust Research: Continuing the show is K-State wheat disease specialist, Erick DeWolf, explaining a recent grant he received to research heat tolerant strains of wheat stripe rust. 00:23:05 – Frogs Around Kansas: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps up the show by discussing how many species of frogs are in Kansas and how they interact with 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 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
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a lamb market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cattle Trade Data Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies Packrats 00:01:05 – Cattle Trade Data: Kicking off the show is a cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens. He talks about the recently released trade data. 00:12:05 – Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, continues today's show by reviewing the common nutrient deficiencies soybean growers could be seeing in their crop. Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans 00:23:05 – Packrats: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts ends the show with information on packrats. Drew says where they are usually found and how people should be able to manage and control them. 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
Cattle Market Trade Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction Eel in the Kansas River 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trade: The show begins with Tyler Cozzens an agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center with a cattle market update. He gives a cattle market recap and then talks beef and cattle trade. 00:12:05 – Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White and Bob Larson keep today's show rolling with an episode of their Bovine Science podcast where they talk about the potential impacts of stress on reproduction. Herd Health: Stress and Reproduction 00:23:05 – Eel in the Kansas River: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends the show by discussing the recent finding of an American Eel in the Kansas River -- which hasn't happened for about 10 years. 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
Impacting the Cattle Market Soil Moisture and Temperatures for Cotton Planting Bluegill Spawning and Fishing 00:01:05 – Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He talks about the current market and what is happening in the industry that is impacting it. 00:12:05 – Soil Moisture and Temperature for Cotton Planting: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Lucas Haag with reminders about planting cotton. They explain the importance of soil temperature and moisture. Soil Temperature, Weather Forecast and Seed Quality are Critical for Cotton Establishment Mesonet.ksu.edu cotton.ces.ncsu.edu 00:23:05 – Bluegill Spawning and Fishing: Joe Gerken wraps up today's show as he says how bluegill will begin spawning soon. This K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist also says when the best time to try and check them is. 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
Cattle Market Update Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills Commodity Futures Conference 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. She discusses current market conditions as well as a part of it that is growing fast this year. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills: Keeping the show rolling is Jayson Prentice with the Kansas Bureau of Air as he explains a recent study he contributed to that looked into smoke emissions from prescribed burning in the Flint Hills. Measuring Smoke Emissions in The Flint Hills ksfire.org 00:23:05 – Commodity Futures Conference: Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management at K-State, finishes today's show with a preview of the upcoming Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference. AgCon 2024 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
Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat National FFA Week Wildlife and Fire 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat: A cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens kicks off today's show. He discusses the consumer price index and what meat is being featured by retailers. LMIC.info 00:12:10 – National FFA Week: Continuing the show is Kansas FFA state officers Christian Pena, Cecillia Newby and Sage Toews to tell listeners about National FFA Week, which is currently taking place. KsFFA.org 00:23:05 – Wildlife and Fire: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes the show with how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife. He also says what can be paired with the fire for the best result. 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
An Update on the Cattle Market Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson 00:01:05 – An Update on the Cattle Market: Kicking off the show today is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, continues the show with information about how to care for cows and calves in cold weather. Hypothermia is a concern for many young calves when it comes to our current weather conditions. Preparing for Winter Weather Extremes ksvdl.com Animal Comfort Index 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today's show. Melissa Nelson with South Bend Industrial Hemp talks about the challenges the business has faced and how they are working to overcome them. southbendindustrialhemp.com South Bend Industrial Hemp on Facebook and Instagram 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
Cattle Market Update Swine Nutrition with Wayne Cast Faces in Agriculture: BEL Tree Farm 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today's show as she talks about cow replacement auction data. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Swine Nutrition with Wayne Cast: Continuing today's show is Wayne Cast who is a swine nutritionist that spoke at K-State's Swine Day. Wayne discusses how swine nutrition has changed and shares a few recommendations for people deciding what to feed their livestock. KSUSwine.org Wayne's Presentation 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: BEL Tree Farm: A segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today's show. Michelle and Aaron Peck from BEL Tree Farm explain their operation and its challenges and successes. BELTreeFarmsalina.com 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
Change in Cattle Market's Seasonal Demand Fall 2023 Income Outlook Leaves in Ponds 00:01:05 – Change in Cattle Market's Seasonal Demand: Beginning the show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with this week's cattle market update. She discusses trade data and LMIC's cattle feeding returns report. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Fall 2023 Income Outlook: K-State's Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell continue the show as they discuss the income outlook for Kansas agriculture. They say income is similar to last year, but operation's income is probably not the same. Fall 2023 Kansas Farm Income Outlook RuralandFarmFinance.com 00:23:05 – Leaves in Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, completes the show by explaining how leaves can be beneficial or concerning for ponds depending on the quantity. 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.
Cattle Market and Consumer Price Index K-State Landowner Conference Vultures in Kansas 00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Consumer Price Index: Starting today's show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with this week's cattle market update. She recaps the markets as well as the consumer price index and advanced retail sales reports. lmic.info 00:12:05 – K-State Landowner Conference: K-State's Robin Reid and Ashlee Westerhold from the agricultural economics department keep the show going as they preview the first-ever Landowner Conference. agmanager.info/landowner 00:23:05 – Vultures in Kansas: Wrapping up today's show is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. He discusses the different species of vultures and why people might be seeing them and how they can be dispersed. University of Kentucky - Black Vulture Effigy Directions 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.
Cattle Market Update Corn and Soybean Diseases Snakes in Landscapes 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting this Monday's show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She says there have been interesting changes in trimming numbers. www.LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Corn and Soybean Diseases: Continuing the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre and his graduate student, Madison Kessler, with an update on diseases in soybeans and corn in Kansas. Sudden Death Syndrome, Contact Information Southern Rust Tar Spot Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab 00:23:05 – Snakes in Landscapes: Drew Ricketts, wildlife specialist at K-State, wraps up the show by sharing some of his knowledge about snakes. He reminds people that if you leave them alone, they will probably leave you alone. 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.
Movement in the Cattle Market Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes 00:01:05 – Movement in the Cattle Market: Starting today's show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She also discusses an acreage report on corn and cow slaughter numbers. LMIC.info 00:12:05 – Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report: The show continues with Karen Blakeslee, K-State Extension associate in food science, with food safety considerations when taking food to the field. We are also joined by USDA's Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam as they discuss the latest hogs and pigs report. Extension Food Safety Website 00:23:05 – Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist concludes today's show by sharing information about red foxes and coyotes in urban areas. 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.
Cattle Market Update Bean Leaf Beetles Bugs in Puddles 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting this week's shows is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She describes boxed beef cutout as an incredible market. www.LMIC.info 00:12:06 – Bean Leaf Beetles: Jeff Whitworth, K-State Extension field crop entomologist, continues the show as he shares information about bean leaf beetles. Soybean producers may want to scout their fields for this crop insect. Crop Insects in Kansas Book 00:23:05 – Bugs in Puddles: Rounding out this Monday's show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken explaining how bugs end up in puddles and if people should be concerned about them. He also notes that mosquitos are going to start being more prevalent. 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.
Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices: Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show with a cattle market update. She reviews retail meat prices and the recent consumer price index. Link to LMIC 00:12:00 – Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas: The show continues with Rebecca George, visiting scholar from Australia, and Dan Moser, associate dean in the College of Agriculture, as they discuss Rebecca's time at K-State. She got to experience and learn about Kansas and the Midwest, as K-State students also got to learn about her home. 00:23:00 – Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production: Monday's show finishes with Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, as he discusses landowners versus biologist's perceptions of game bird production. Link to the article discussed in today's show Link to more information about predator versus habitat management 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.
High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers Hearing Safety on the Farm Invasive Fish Species in Kansas 00:01:14 – High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, begins today's show by providing this week's cattle market update. Katelyn discusses record high prices since 2015 and LMIC's recently calculated return estimates for the next several years. LMIC website 00:12:15 – Hearing Safety on the Farm: We continue today's show with Tawnie Larson, project coordinator with the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Agricultural Engineering, and Brad Dirks, associate director of the K-State Physician Assistant Program. They join us today to speak on the importance of hearing health and safety when working in agriculture. 00:23:10 – Invasive Fish Species in Kansas: We end this Monday's show with a wildlife segment on Copi (formerly known as Asian Carp) with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken. Joe shares information on the invasive species and where they are most commonly found in Kansas. A group of undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture here at K-State are collecting listener data from Agricutlure Today for a class project. If you have the time and are willing please feel free to take the survey at the link below. Thanks! Link to undergraduate survey on Agriculture Today 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.
Tyler Cozzens PhD, Livestock Marketing Information Center discusses Lamb Trade Dynamics
Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets Estimating First Hollow Stem to Reduce Yield Loss Potential Algae Management Strategies in Ponds 00:01:09 – Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets: We start off today's program with an update on the activity taking place in cattle market last week. In addition to the cattle market report, Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, discusses some unusual activity in the hog market, a slowdown in rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd and some of the things the LMIC will be watching closely in the coming months. 00:12:09 – Estimating First Hollow Stem to Reduce Yield Loss Potential: With spring just around the corner, K-State wheat and forage specialist Romulo Lollato shares insight on tools for estimating first hollow stem in wheat. The important growing stage serves as an indicator for when those with dual purpose systems need to consider removing animals from grazing to minimize grain yield losses. Wheat Hollow Stem Tool on the Kansas Mesonet Stay up to date with the K-State Research and Extension Agronomy eUpdate 00:23:09 – Algae Management Strategies in Ponds: We end today's show with this week's wildlife segment where we are joined by K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken. Joe discusses getting ahead with controlling algae in ponds and short term versus long term management options. 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.
Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up Soybean Research in Nebraska Coyotes in Urban Areas 00:01:00 – Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up: We begin this week's programming with our cattle market update. This week we are joined by director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock. She shares insight on the last week's market changes and talks through recently released export data for January. 00:12:00 – Soybean Research in Nebraska: Associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, David Hyten, recently visited K-State to serve as the 36th Annual Elmer G. Heyne Crop Science lecturer. He joins us to discuss his long term research in soybean genetics and how he hopes to genetically improve soybeans to be more successful in Nebraska. 00:23:00 – Coyotes in Urban Areas: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, concludes today's show with this week's wildlife segment. Today he discusses urban coyotes and difficulties we face when managing them. 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.
Anticipated Declines in Cattle Numbers Weed Schools and Herbicide Changes Bald Eagles Return to Kansas for Winter 00:01:00 – Anticipated Declines in Cattle Numbers: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, offers insight on why the markets seem to be down across the board and discusses anticipated drastic cattle number declines she gleaned from the most recent Cattle On Feed Report. 00:12:00 – Weed Schools and Herbicide Changes: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, let listeners know all about upcoming weed schools across the state. Bruno focuses on the importance of understanding soil conditions in order to decrease weeds in our forages, and Sarah highlights the many anticipated changes to come for herbicides. 00:23:00 – Bald Eagles Return to Kansas for Winter: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, highlights Bald Eagles. He provides a population update on the ones that return to Kansas for winter and shares why you are more likely to spot them near water. 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.
A Dismal Outlook for Grazing Wheat Spider Questions Surfacing Using Leaves to Improve the Ecology of Forested Areas 00:01:12 – A Dismal Outlook for Grazing Wheat: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides insight on some of the volatility seen in the last week in the markets and the dismal outlooks for grazing wheat this year in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. 00:15:07 – Spider Questions Surfacing: K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth shares information about four species of spiders that he's been getting frequent calls about – brown recluses, black widows, orb spiders, and garden spiders. 00:26:01 – Using Leaves to Improve the Ecology of Forested Areas: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, discusses the importance of keeping leaves out of waterways this fall and using those leaves for compost for gardens or improving the ecology of local forested areas. 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.
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visited with the Director and Senior Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock talking about consumer trends and beef export numbers.
Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa Pond Preparation for the Fall 00:01:00 – Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports: In this week's cattle market report, Livestock Marketing Information Center director, Katelyn McCullock, discusses the latest Cattle on Feed Report and Crop Production Report 00:12:00 – Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa: K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, has information on applying lime to alfalfa and why on-going drought conditions may cause producers to apply earlier than usual this year 00:23:00 – Pond Preparation for the Fall: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, covers best practices for preparing ponds for the upcoming 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 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.
Beef demand seems to be holding steady despite a very high plateau in current beef prices—that according to Tyler Cozzins, agricultural economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, features comments from agricultural economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Tyler Cozzins, talking about beef demand and recent beef retail prices in the U.S. Cozzins says beef demand seems to be holding steady despite a very high plateau in current beef prices.
Strength in Current Beef Demand Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations 00:01:00 – Strength in Current Beef Demand: Agricultural economist from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Tyler Cozzens, provides this week's cattle market update where he focuses on the surprising strength in current beef demand 00:12:00 – Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests: K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, provides pertinent information regarding treating for grasshoppers as well as insight into current sorghum pests to be aware of 00:23:00 – Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, he discusses urban deer populations and control methods 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.
Ron Hays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster features comments from Katelyn McCullock, Director and Senior Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. McCullock talks about what the next year may look like for cattle producers and the cattle market due to poor pasture and range conditions.
Cattle Market Overview Stocking Farm Ponds Rising Milk Prices 00:01:10—Cattle Market Overview--The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's cattle market commentary: she discusses the recent retreat in cash fed cattle prices, which she expects to continue into the summer...and she lends her observations on the drought which continues to besiege large parts of the west and the southern plains, and the long-term implications for the cattle inventory 00:12:09—Stocking Farm Ponds--On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatic specialist Joe Gerken takes a detailed look at strategies for stocking fish in a farm pond: how different species should be introduced into the pond in a biological stair-step fashion, starting with the prey fish and then the larger "catching" fish like bass and catfish...he also talks about harvesting pond fish the right way to preserve the population 00:23:06—Rising Milk Prices--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk urges dairy producers to position themselves through management to take advantage of the expected rise in milk prices this summer 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.
Let's talk about the cattle market. The past couple years have been full of ups and downs. Looking at 2022 and beyond, where are cattle market trends heading? What threats are there to the market? What are some hidden opportunities in this market? Our guest this week, Katelyn McCullock, walks us through all these questions and more. Katelyn McCullock is the Director and Senior Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Katelyn has expertise in the cattle, hog, dairy, hay, and grain sectors covering market analysis and outlook. For more information from Livestock Marketing Information Center visit: https://lmic.info
Cattle-on-Feed Report and Prospects for Cow Herd Expansion Slow Growth of Native Pastures May Delay Turnout Steps to Control Algae in Farm Ponds 00:01:00 – Cattle-on-Feed Report and Prospects for Cow Herd Expansion: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he digs into the latest USDA Cattle-on-Feed report and the heifer feeding numbers in particular, which imply a further delay in major cow herd expansion...and he takes a look at the USDA's latest weekly data on retail beef activity at major retail outlets 00:12:00 – Slow Growth of Native Pastures May Delay Turnout: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about the slow growth of native pastures so far this spring, and why cow herd managers might want to think about delaying turnout until those grasses come on...he also talks about the possible need to adjust stocking rates if the forecast for a dry summer holds 00:23:00 – Steps to Control Algae in Farm Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken talks about management steps to keep filamentous algae from growing in farm 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 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.
Cow Herd Expansion Master Farmer Honorees Livestock Revenue Guarantees 00:01:08—Cow Herd Expansion--Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center discusses the cattle markets: he talks about two factors that relate to the prospect of cow herd expansion in the coming months: the widening drought in the central and western U.S. and its negative impact on hay supplies, and the trends in replacement cow values as an indicator of herd growth 00:12:05—Master Farmer Honorees--The first in this week's profiles of the six Kansas farm couples who were selected to the 2021 class of Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers, who will be so recognized in ceremonies this Friday: this program is co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine, and featured today are David and Sara Combes of Osage County 00:23:08—Livestock Revenue Guarantees--K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management approaches for cow-calf producers: this week, she gets into the finer points of USDA Livestock Risk Protection insurance by looking at how the revenue guarantee feature of the coverage works 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.
Cattle Market Update: USDA Cattle Inventory Report Cow-Calf Production Risk Management Cattlemen's Day is Just Around the Corner 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about the jump in fed cattle prices last week and whether that was the start of an extended rally in that market....she also breaks down the USDA cattle inventory report which was released last week, and the LMIC's updated fed and feeder cattle price forecasts for 2022 on the basis of those new numbers 00:12:00 – Cow-Calf Production Risk Management: K-State agricultural economist Jenny Ifft launches a multi-part series on price risk management in cow-calf production, and the assorted tools available to producers to successfully navigate that risk...and K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid follows up with the details on a special workshop on this topic that will be held at 29 locations around Kansas later this month 00:23:00 – Cattlemen's Day is Just Around the Corner: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes a look ahead to the 109th Cattlemen's Day at K-State in early March 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.
Cattle Market Update Herbicide Regulation News Dairy Cottonseed Feeding 00:01:10—Cattle Market Update--The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to her observations on the current market trends, she takes a look at the latest consumer price index numbers pertaining to meat and poultry, and where beef prices are trending...and she discusses the latest USDA hay stocks report as a factor that might influence cow herd numbers in 2022 00:12:09—Herbicide Regulation News--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about new regulations pertaining to over-the-top herbicide applications to soybeans...she highlights in particular the just-announced label stipulations for the Enlist products, as well as some of the potential complications with overall herbicide availability this growing season...she's addressing these topics this week at the K-State Cover Your Acres Winter Conference 00:23:05—Dairy Cottonseed Feeding-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk examines the economics of feeding whole cottonseed to the dairy cow herd 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.
Cattle Market Update New African Swine Fever Research at K-State Crop Pest Management Schools in Colby and Great Bend 00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about yet another week of higher fed cattle prices, as well as the accompanying improvement in feeder cattle prices at Kansas auctions...and she offers her latest thoughts on the impact of the extended drought in the West and in plains states on the cattle inventory heading into 2022 00:12:00 – New African Swine Fever Research: K-State veterinarian Megan Niederwerder reports on her upcoming new research on another aspect of African swine fever...this time, her project will center on what would happen at the hog farm level if ASF actually managed to enter the U.S., and what the best control response would be...this work will take place in the quarters of K-State's Biosecurity Research Institute 00:23:00 – Crop Pest Management Schools: This week's K-State Research and Extension agricultural events calendar includes details on two K-State Crop Pest Management Schools taking place this week in Colby and Great Bend 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.
Livestock Market Update Kansas Cattle Feeding and Processing Readiness Time is Running Out to Register for Swine Day 00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he shares the LMIC's latest quarterly beef demand index as well as the center's projections on per capita beef consumption for 2022 and 2023...and he covers the new report on U.S. beef exports, pointing to record beef sales abroad in 2021 00:12:00 – Kansas Cattle Feeding and Processing Readiness: K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin and visiting researcher Enil Serrano from Zamorano Agricultural University in Honduras talk about their current study of the Kansas cattle feeding and processing industries and how well they would function in the event of a major natural disaster...whether they are prepared to keep beef moving to consumers and what bottlenecks might occur 00:23:00 – Time is Running Out to Register for Swine Day: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar features a reminder about Wednesday's registration deadline for the 2021 K-State Swine Day taking place next 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 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.
Livestock Market Update KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget Tool K-State Fall Forestry Field Day 00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about the factors that are keeping the market from trending higher, as many have anticipated. She also discusses the decision of retaining vs. selling fall-weaned calves, and what the market is signaling 00:12:00 – KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget Tool: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid talks about trends in cow-calf production costs in Kansas, based on Kansas Farm Management Association data...and she directs producers to a very helpful tool called the KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget, for analyzing an operation's potential income, costs and profitability 00:23:00 – K-State Fall Forestry Field Day: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes a final preview of this week's K-State Fall Forestry Field 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 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.
Livestock Market Update Late-Season Pasture Burning Fall Forestry Field Day Preview Facilitating Community Conversations 00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, comments on last week's price trends, discusses the latest demand numbers for beef and competing meats, and shares the latest LMIC report on hay price trends 00:12:00 – Late-Season Pasture Burning: K-State range cattle management scientist K C Olson provides an update on his ongoing research into late-season pasture burning, and the impacts on sericea lespedeza control and cattle gain performance...he says the numbers are looking good on both counts 00:23:00 – Fall Forestry Field Day Preview: District forester Ashley Belt of the Kansas Forest Service at K-State previews the upcoming Fall Forestry Field Day, which is set for mid-October in southeast Kansas 00:31:00 – Facilitating Community Conversations: K-State students Jackie Hernandez and Chase Jordan, project coordinators for the 4-H Community Vitality Team, discuss the programs offered to foster positive public discussion 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.
Rise in Boxed Beef Prices Managing Hay Fields Ranch Management Field Days Kansas 4-H Events for Volunteers 00:01:00 – Rise in Boxed Beef Prices: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, discusses the remarkable rise in boxed beef prices, while fed cattle prices remain relatively even...and she compares the LMIC's latest price outlook to the USDA forecast in its latest WASDE report last week 00:12:00 – Managing Hay Fields: K-State agronomist Bruno Pedreira talks about managing hay fields for forage quality as well as tonnage...he focuses on two steps that he thinks more producers should emphasize: fertility management and harvest management 00:23:00 – Ranch Management Field Days: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff previews the trio of KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Days, two of which are set for this week, and the third set for early next week 00:31:00 – Kansas 4-H Events for Volunteers: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay and Extension 4-H youth development agents Daniel Skucius and Sarah Maass discuss two upcoming events for 4-H volunteers: The Re-Connect With Youth webinar and Re-Ignite Your Spark 4-H volunteer training 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.
Livestock Market Update Risk and Profit Conference Agricultural News Kansas 4-H Update 00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she offers her preview of the USDA's cattle inventory report due out this Friday, and she talks about the support that the cattle markets are currently getting from the good demand for by-products 00:12:00 – Risk and Profit Conference: K-State agricultural economist Rich Llewlyn has the details on the 2021 K-State Risk and Profit Conference, set for mid-August on the campus...he talks about the numerous contemporary topics that will be covered there, for the benefit of producers and others who attend 00:22:56 – Agricultural News: K-State youth livestock coordinator Lexie Hayes looks ahead to the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes coming up in August...it includes the state 4-H livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon and quiz bowl 00:30:53 – Kansas 4-H Update: K-State 4-H specialist for Community Vitality, Aliah Mestrovich Seay, discusses the national search for three youth development positions at K-State in the project areas of STEM, healthy living and agricultural sciences 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.
Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, sees strength in the feeder cattle market and on today"s Beef Buzz explains why she is optimististic. We have a situation where there are several factors weighing in here, she said.
Cattle prices and inflation Early calf weaning advantages Ag news 4-H day camps 00:01:10 – Cattle Price Trends: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she remarks on last week's improvement in fed cattle prices, the ongoing downturn in boxed beef prices, and the potential impacts of overall food price inflation on beef consumption moving through the summer 00:12:07 –Early Calf Weaning: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney and South Dakota State University cattle specialist Warren Rusche discuss the merits of early weaning spring-born beef calves...he maintains that there are advantages to this strategy that go beyond merely early weaning because of drought concerns 00:23:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines 00:31:04 – 4-H Day Camps: On this week's 4-H segment, Jeff Wichman talks with K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Extension youth development agents Robyn Trussel and Patsy Maddy about day camps and how they help 4-H and non-4-H youth develop a variety of life skills 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 cattle market update • Beef Cattle Institute podcasts • Agricultural news, and a preview of the 2021 Spring Crops Field Day • Next month’s 4-H Campference… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she talks about how logistical problems in the beef sector are contributing to the large gap between fed cattle prices and boxed beef prices...and she shares her updated analysis of cattle feeding costs. 00:12:53 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From recent Cattle Chat podcasts out of the K-State Beef Cattle Institute, a look at two topics: a comparison of generic antimicrobial treatments for cattle and the mainstay treatment products, and the difference between Johnes disease and BVD in cow herds....featured are K-State veterinarians Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson and Brad White, and livestock economist Dustin Pendell. 00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; plus, K-State research agronomist Gretchen Sassenrath previews the 2021 Spring Crops Field Day at K-State's Southeast Research and Extension Center, slated for Wednesday, May 19th. 00:32:38 – Kansas 4-H Campference: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw previews 4-H Campference, being held in late June at Rock Springs 4-H Center. 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.
Cattle Market Update Livestock Producers and Vet Availability Ag news 4-H Project-report Update 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: she recaps the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report and what it says about feedlots remaining current in marketing. She also takes a look at the supportive indicators in the USDA's new cold storage report. 00:12:49 – Livestock Producers and Vet Availability: The director of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, veterinarian Brad White, talks about a new initiative to gather feedback from livestock producers about the availability of veterinary services in their locations. The colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture at K-State are participants in this Rural Veterinary Workforce Development Task Force 00:24:12 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:29 – 4-H Project-report Update: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock discusses new project report forms that are now being used to track what participants are doing in their various project areas 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.
There remains some uncertainty in the meat demand picture going into the spring months said Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center.
• The weekly cattle market update • Pre-breeding vaccination programs for the cow herd • Agricultural news • 4-H summer camp news… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: she discusses the improvement in the boxed beef market, and how far that might go...she also looks at the latest USDA hogs and pigs report, and what it suggests about pork production and the ensuing impact on beef demand...and she offers her thoughts on cow herd expansion as spring breeding season approaches. 00:12:52 – Pre-Breeding Cow Vaccinations: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff discusses pre-breeding vaccination programs for the cow herd, and for bulls, ahead of spring breeding...he goes over the main disease targets of those vaccinations, and why the timing is so critical to effectiveness. 00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:33 – 4-H Summer Camp News: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock announces that 4-H camp will be held this summer at Rock Springs 4-H Center, saying that interested youth are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. 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 cattle market update • Comparing plant-based ground beef "alternatives" to actual ground beef • Agricultural news • Providing more equitable and accessible 4-H programs to local youth… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center provides this week's cattle market analysis: he remarks on the markets' resiliency following the cold weather disruptions two weeks ago, and he goes over the LMIC's new forecast on per capita meat consumption in 2021. 00:12:46 – Comparing Beef and Plant-Based Alternatives: K-State meat scientist Travis O'Quinn reports the findings of new K-State research which compared plant-based ground beef "alternatives" to actual ground beef...the physical attributes of the products, how they match up in preparation, and most importantly, how consumers rated the palatability of each of the choices. 00:24:09 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:20 – Improving Local Access to 4-H Programs: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich-Seay discusses efforts to provide more equitable and accessible 4-H programs to local youth. 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 deep dive into the latest USDA Cattle Inventory Report indicates a tighter beef supply situation for the coming year, said Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center. The cattle inventory report shows total cows and calves are down about three tenths of a percent, she said.
• The weekly cattle market update • Fighting scours disease in newborn beef calves • Agricultural news • 4-H scholarship opportunities… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she goes over the numbers from the USDA's biannual cattle inventory report, which indicated that the nation's cow herd continues to contract...she also talks about the USDA's latest hay stocks report and what it suggests about hay prices ahead. 00:12:53 – Fighting Scours Disease: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about new data on scours disease in newborn beef calves from the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State...it shows which pathogens are the leading causes of scours, relating to prevention and treatment approaches...as part of that, he talks about providing adequate electrolytes to scouring calves. 00:24:17 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:37 – 4-H Scholarship Opportunities: K-State 4-H state leader Wade Weber discusses 4-H scholarship opportunities, with an application deadline of March 1st. 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.
Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, expects 2021 to better for cattle producers than 2020 but there will still be a few hiccups along the way. We"re characterizing 2021 as a different type of uncertainty, McCullock said.
• The weekly cattle market update • Preparing the cow herd for spring calving • Beef Calving Schools begin this week • Kansas 4-H members work to beat the virus… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's commentary on the cattle markets: she recaps the markets' strong finish to 2020, and offers the LMIC's outlook on beef consumption and cattle prices for the first half of 2021. 00:12:47 – Spring Calving Prep: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about preparing the cow herd for spring calving, in terms of health and nutrition: he discusses vaccination timing to assure the greatest protection for new-born calves, and the importance of cow or heifer body condition score to her readiness to calve. 00:24:14 – Beef Calving Schools: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff previews the series of four K-State Beef Calving Schools, the first of which takes place this week. 00:32:28 – 4-H Members Help “Beat The Virus”: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay discusses the role 4-H youth have been playing in the Kansas Leadership Center’s “Kansas Beats the Virus” initiative. 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.
While pork exports will likely set record levels this year, the slow pace of beef exports is a concern, says Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, based in Denver, Colo.
During the holidays consumers often turn to traditional ham and turkey entrees so it"s not unusual to see beef demand seasonally decrease. Yet this is a year unlike any other.
• The weekly cattle market update • Cow herd grazing management on corn crop residue • Agricultural news headlines • 4-H project selection and goals… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's cattle market commentary: she talks about the current strength in boxed beef prices, and how vulnerable that market is to escalating concerns about COVID-19...she also addresses the slowdown in U.S. beef exports, and shares the LMIC's export forecast for 2021. 00:12:56 – Grazing Corn Crop Residue: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks with University of Nebraska beef systems specialist Mary Drewnoski about cow herd grazing management on corn crop residue: where the true nutrient value in that corn stover resides...stocking rates and grazing duration...and determining what to pay, or what to charge, for renting out fields for grazing. 00:24:22 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:42 – 4-H Project Selection, Goals: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock discusses project selection and setting goals for the new 4-H year. 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 cattle market update • Developing alternate water resources for cattle • Agricultural news headlines • A preview of the upcoming 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge … 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, discusses what's going on in the cattle markets: she points to the boxed beef trade as the lead influencer in the markets in the weeks ahead, and he goes over the LMIC's new analysis of the hay market, and where hay prices may be headed as winter approaches. 00:12:53 – Alternate Water Resources for Cattle: K-State watershed specialist Ron Graber offers some thoughts on developing alternate water resources for cattle, as the prolonged dry weather has severely drawn down farm ponds and small streams...he urges producers to come up with long-term solutions to those water shortages, saying that K-State Research and Extension has loads of helpful information on the subject. 00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:28 – 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge: K-State 4-H specialist Anissa Jepsen previews the upcoming 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge taking place November 14 in Manhattan. 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 cattle market update • Evaluating bull performance during this latest breeding season • Facets of a successful pre-weaning conditioning program for beef calves • This year’s Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Forum… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to commenting on the recent fed and feeder cattle price trends, he shares fresh information on post-Labor Day domestic beef demand, and draws from the LMIC's new outlook on meat demand for the remainder of the year. 00:12:58 – Evaluating Bull Performance: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson talks about evaluating the performance of bulls during this latest breeding season, saying that producers can gain a lot from reassessing not only individual bull breeding success, but one's bull power management as well. 00:24:02 – Pre-Weaning Conditioning for Beef Calves: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, a look at several facets of a successful pre-weaning conditioning program for beef calves...with comments from K-State veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White, and K-State cow calf specialist Bob Weaber. 00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:26 – Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Forum: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw discusses the upcoming Kansas Youth Leadership Forum being held virtually in November. 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.
Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, sees a ray of hope on the cattle market horizon. Starting with the backlog of cattle waiting to be processed which some estimated to be around one million head, she noted progress is being made in whittling down the number.
• The weekly cattle market update • Pre-conditioning for calves • Agricultural news headlines • An update on the 4-H shooting sports program… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, offers this week's cattle market commentary: she looks back at the bullishness in last week's cash and futures markets, and talks about the potential for additional strength in those trades...and she goes over the LMIC's latest projection on cattle feeding returns. 00:12:54 – Pre-Conditioning For Calves: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff discusses the components of a pre-conditioning program for calves to be weaned this fall...he focuses on vaccine selection and internal parasite control, plus some working facility maintenance that will help the pre-conditioning process go smoother. 00:24:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:33 –4-H Shooting Sports Update: K-State 4-H program coordinator Shannon Rogge provides an update on the 4-H shooting sports program heading into the 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.
• The weekly cattle market update • Mid-summer fly control for the cattle herd • The latest agricultural news • Results of a national 4-H survey… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, offers this week's insight on the cattle markets: she comments on the rise of beef grading prime, and how that resonates in overall beef demand...she also previews this Friday's USDA cattle inventory report. 00:12:51 – Fly Control Options for Cattle: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about re-evaluating one's fly control program for the cattle herd here in mid-summer, and the additional steps a producer can take as the effectiveness of insecticidal ear tags and other control approaches starts to fade. 00:24:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:30 – National 4-H Council Survey: State 4-H leader Wade Weber of K-State discusses some of the findings of the National 4-H Council’s survey on the state of teen mental health. 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 cattle market update • The new director of the Kansas Agriculture in the Classroom program shares her plans • Agricultural news, and a wheat harvest report • An update on the COVID-19 4-H Resilience Fund… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides her insight on the cattle markets: she talks about how much closer the cattle finishing sector is to being current, coming out of the pandemic disruptions, and she looks at the possible impacts of worsening exchange rates with Mexico on beef sales into that country. 00:12:52 – Kansas Agriculture in the Classroom: The new director of the Kansas Agriculture in the Classroom program, Nancy Zenger-Beneda, talks about some of the initiatives she hopes to bring to the program, as it works to introduce and support agricultural themes and materials in public school education. 00:24:10 – Ag News, Wheat Harvest Report: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including the first daily Kansas wheat harvest report featuring county and district Extension agricultural agents around the state: today, a harvest progress report from Jenni Carr of Harper County. 00:32:26 – COVID-19 4-H Resilience Fund: The president/CEO of the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Jake Worcester, discusses the success of the COVID-19 4-H Resilience Fund and how the funds will be used to support Kansas youth and Rock Springs 4-H Center. 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 cattle market update • Researching insect-borne disease issues in Kansas cattle production • Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • Making fish eyes work in your favor… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's cattle market analysis—she provides an update on resumption of beef packing plant operations, covers last Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed report, and talks about the improvement in cattle feeding cost of gain, which may affect calf marketing decisions this fall. 00:12:54 – New Research Endeavors: New K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds talks about her plans for researching insect-borne disease issues in Kansas cattle production, including a problem that she has studied extensively in the past...diseases vectored by ticks, such as anaplasmosis, which has become a significant herd health challenge for cattle producers. 00:24:13 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:32:15 – Aqua-Vision: K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the vision capabilities of fish, and how that relates to fishing success. 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.
Jim Robb, senior analyst with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, visits with David, Cassidy and Paul for a discussion about livestock markets and feed outlook heading into summer 2020. Listen in as Jim addresses slaughter number increases, placements into feedlots, heavier carcass weights, use of the Defense Production Act, packer and labor shortages and the summer plantings for corn.
Meat processing plants closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have hammered the pork industry harder than the beef industry but Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, believes the situation could worsen for the cattle industry.
• The weekly cattle market update • Stay alert for blue-green algae in farm ponds • Agricultural news headlines • A salute to 4-H volunteers… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she discusses the multiple packing plant closures forced by the COVID-19 situation, and the ability of the cattle industry to see this disruption through...she also reviews the latest USDA cattle-on-feed and cold storage reports and their market implications. 00:12:55 – Blue-Green Algae in Farm Ponds: From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek cautions cattle producers about the possibility of blue-green algae turning up in farm ponds this early, and presenting a toxicity threat to cattle...the laboratory has already confirmed cattle losses in eastern Kansas attributed to blue-green algae this spring. 00:24:21 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:15 – Mindful Monday Mornings: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw salutes 4-H volunteers, on the heels of National Volunteer Week...and she encourages 4-Hers to embrace the 4-H Pledge as a guide during these out-of-the-ordinary times. 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 today"s Beef Buzz, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays talks with Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center. McCullock discussed the short- and long-term outlooks for meat supplies.
• The weekly cattle market update • The latest Cattle Chat podcast • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • 4-H members are reassessing project goals and what they want to learn and accomplish… 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she talks about the staying power of the recent rally in boxed beef prices, and she goes over the LMIC's updated projections on cattle feeding returns for the rest of 2020. 00:12:56 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, a look at two topics: the factors that lead to cows giving birth to twins, and preparing bulls for the upcoming breeding season...taking part in the conversation are K-State veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White and cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber. 00:24:08 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:32:21 – Staying Connected While Isolated: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw talks about 4-Hers reassessing project goals and what they want to learn and accomplish. 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 livestock market update • An important development in the battle against anaplasmosis in beef cattle • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Training opportunities for 4-H judges… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she comments on the sharp downturn in the market last week in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and she talks about the state of the primal beef cut trade, which is holding up reasonably well. 00:12:53 – Potential Anaplasmosis Vaccine: K-State veterinary researcher Andrew Curtis talks about an important development in the battle against anaplasmosis in beef cattle: he and his associates at K-State and Iowa State University have come up with an implant-delivered, slow-release vaccine which is grading out very well in providing long-lasting protection against this costly disease. 00:24:14 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:32:30 – 4-H Judging Training: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw details four judging training sessions being held in southeast Kansas in late March and early April. 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 livestock market update • Excerpts from the latest Cattle Chat podcast • How 4-H guides youth beyond high school… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she breaks down the numbers from the USDA's Cattle Inventory Report released on Friday, and what those say about nationwide herd contraction...she also discusses the trend toward more prime-grading cattle being produced. 00:12:47 – Cattle Chat Podcast: Excerpts from another Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State: this time, veterinarian Brad White and cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber discuss several things pertaining to the breed composition of the commercial cow-calf herd...and how that relates to herd genetic improvement. 00:24:11 – Life Beyond 4-H: K-State 4-H specialist Shane Potter discusses how 4-H prepares youth to make informed decisions about their careers and college path. 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 livestock market update • Keeping an eye on winter forage quality • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Identifying new ways to help 4-H youth become more effective communicators… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she reviews the market action over the last couple of holiday trading weeks, and talks about the positive indications in the market heading into the new year...she also looks at the choice-to-select spread in the beef market, and why there appear to be fewer choice cattle in the open beef trade. 00:12:46 – Winter Forage Quality: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about forage quality as cattle producers continue their winter feeding program, and the situations where a mid-winter forage test might prove beneficial, especially coming off what was a subpar forage production season for some producers. 00:24:08 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:32:23 – Effective Communication: K-State 4-H state leader Wade Weber focuses on identifying new ways to help 4-H youth become more effective communicators, especially in the area of social and emotional well-being. 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 livestock market update • The evolution of livestock traceability • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Benefits of volunteering for 4-H… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he goes over the latest USDA cattle-on-feed report and its price-supportive implications, and he talks about the overall bullishness in red meat demand as another positive trend for the cattle markets. 00:12:54 – The Evolution of Livestock Traceability: One of the featured speakers at the CattleTrace Industry Symposium held at Kansas State University last Friday: consultant Andrew Moxey of ScotEID talks about the evolution of livestock traceability in Scotland following two devastating disease outbreaks in Great Britain in the last two decades, and the electronic livestock tracking system that's now been put in place there...he compares it to the CattleTrace project that's now under way in Kansas and several other states. 00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:32:32 – Be a 4-H Volunteer: K-State 4-H specialist Shane Potter talks about the benefits of being involved with Kansas 4-H as an adult volunteer. 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.
Cattle market update looks at USDA cold storage report Preview of the CattleTrace Industry Symposium on Nov. 22 Agricultural news A look at a project giving 4-H’ers up-close experience with bees 00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Jim Robb, senior economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, looks at the improvement in the cash fed cattle trade, the USDA cold storage report – which is reflecting especially good movement in the domestic marketplace, and USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report – which was spot on with the pre-report estimate. 00:12:56 – CattleTrace Symposium Preview: Brityne Rucker reports on the upcoming CattleTrace Industry Symposium being held Nov. 22 on the K-State campus. She visits with program manager Cassie Kneibel and CattleTrace chair, Brandon Depenbusch. 00:24:07 – Ag News: Jeff Wichman covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and Mike Brouck discusses trends in this week’s Milk Lines. 00:32:23 – 4-H Bee Project Grant: Dickinson County 4-H youth development agent Jill Martinson discusses an Ag Innovators Experience grant that enabled several youth to participate in a hands-on learning activity involving native American bees. 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 livestock market update • Controlling woody species in pastures • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • The 2020 4-H International Youth Exchange… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The senior economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Jim Robb, provides this week's cattle market analysis: he talks about the significance of the new U.S.-Japan trade agreement for the cattle sector, and he shares the LMIC's newly-posted long-range cattle market outlook for 2020 and 2021. 00:13:00 – Controlling Woody Species in Pastures: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about controlling woody species like honey locust and hedge trees with either a basal bark or cut-stump herbicide treatment here in the fall...he goes over the herbicide recommendations that have shown to be most effective in K-State field trials. 00:24:30 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:33:00 – 2020 4-H International Youth Exchange: Retired K-State 4-H specialist Deryl Waldren covers the 2020 international youth exchange opportunities for 4-H youth, families and alumni, with the deadline for applications is November 1st. 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 livestock market update • Rehabilitating soil conservation structures damaged by heavy rains and flooding • The latest agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines” • One fish that you shouldn’t stock in your farm pond… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to remarking on last week's cattle trade, she shares findings from her new analysis of the gourmet hamburger market...what consumers are willing to pay for high-end retail hamburgers, and what that trend suggests about consumer willingness to pay premium prices for plant or laboratory-based burgers. 00:13:00 – Rain Damage to Conservation Structures: K-State soil management specialist DeAnn Presley talks about damage done to crop field waterways and terraces from this spring and summer's heavy rain events, and what landowners should do to restore those conservation structures to a functional state. 00:24:28 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:33:05 – Fish to Avoid: K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about why attempting to stock a farm pond with crappie isn't such a good idea. 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.
Double-length cattle market update looks at 5 key trends over the next 6 months Ag news Preview of 4-H youth events at next month’s Kansas State Fair 00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's extended cattle market segment: She goes over what she considers the five keys to the cattle market trends over the next six months, three of which revolve around the uncertainty over where feedgrain costs are headed ... included in the discussion are the LMIC's forecasts for calf prices this fall and for cull cow prices, the latter having implications for the nation's cattle inventory. 00:12:33 – Cattle Market Update, cont’d: Continuing the conversation with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. 00:23:48 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:31:53 – 4-H State Fair Preview: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H events coordinator Sarah Keatley previews some of the 4-H youth events and activities taking place during the Kansas State Fair coming up a month from now in Hutchinson. 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 livestock market update This week’s Beef Cattle Institute podcast Agricultural news, and “Tree Tales” County fair season is here, and Kansas 4-H members are ready… 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. 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The senior economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Jim Robb, provides this week's observations on the cattle markets: he shares the new USDA beef import and export report released last Friday, and he talks about how China's ban on beef and pork imports from Canada could end up adding to beef supplies in the U.S. 00:13:00 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: Excerpts from the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State: this time, veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson, along with livestock economist Dustin Pendell, talk about some of the lead topics at a recent livestock antibiotic conference held in western Kansas, and they discuss what constitutes the "best" cow in one's herd. 00:24:30 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:33:00 – County Fair Season: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw talks about the county fair as an opportunity for the community to experience what 4-H youth have been working on throughout the year. 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 livestock market update; the unusually high number of cattle pinkeye cases being reported for this time of the year; the latest agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; the Kansas 4-H Military Partnership Project at K-State… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she comments on the just-released USDA beef export data, the ongoing influence of uncertain corn production on the cattle market, and the outlook for hay prices given the current status of hay production in the central plains. 00:13:00 – Beef Cattle Pinkeye Outbreak: From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, Gregg Hanzlicek talks about an unusually high number of cattle pinkeye cases being reported for this time of the year...he looks at why that's happening, and the treatment options available to cattle producers. 00:24:30 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:33:00 – 4-H Military Partnership Project: K-State 4-H specialist Anissa Jepsen discusses the Military Partnership Project at K-State that is part of a national effort to deliver research-based programming and resources to military family youth. 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 livestock market update; multi-tiered cultural control of sericea lespedeza in Kansas grasslands; the latest agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales”; reflections on the first-ever 4-H Equity Institute … 00:01:29 – Livestock Market Update: The senior economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Jim Robb, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he comments on concerning signals on both domestic and export beef demand, and talks about two new USDA reports...one on hay stocks and the other on the beef supply, demand and cattle price outlook for 2020. 00:12:59 – Controlling Sericea Lespedeza: K-State rangeland cattle nutritionist K.C. Olson provides an update on his multi-tiered work on cultural control of sericea lespedeza in Kansas grasslands...from supplementing cow herds with corn steep liquor to encourage sericea consumption, to late-season pasture burning for sericea control. 00:24:31 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:33:02 – 4-H Equity Institute: On this week's 4-H segment, two Riley County 4-H members, Jacklyn Hernandez and Kassandra Moreno and their club mentor, Lauren Lauffer, talk about the first-ever 4-H Equity Institute held last month, and what they learned there about increasing diversity within their 4-H club. 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.
Guests: K-State agronomist Lucas Hage on the "Cover Your Acres" conference goals and speakers Jan 16 & 17 at the Gateway Center in Oberlin. Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, gives us a livestock update from the American Farm Bureau Federations Annual Meeting in Nashville. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson talks on issues of national policy development at the 99th annual American Farm Bureau convention underway in Nashville. President Trump addresses the gathering Monday.
Guests: K-State agronomist Lucas Hage on the "Cover Your Acres" conference goals and speakers Jan 16 & 17 at the Gateway Center in Oberlin. Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, gives us a livestock update from the American Farm Bureau Federations Annual Meeting in Nashville. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson talks on issues of national policy development at the 99th annual American Farm Bureau convention underway in Nashville. President Trump addresses the gathering Monday.