πŸŽ™οΈ K-State Agriculture Today: 1948 – Geopolitical Concerns for the Grain Market…Wheat Crop

  • A Positive of Lower Grain Prices
  • Update on Kansas Wheat
  • Drought Improvements

00:01:05 – A Positive of Lower Grain Prices: A grain market update from K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kickstarts today’s show as he discusses low prices, strong exports, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Dan O’Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Update on Kansas Wheat: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show moving as he provides an update on the Kansas wheat crop. He mentions how the growing season has gone, disease concerns and harvest expectations.

Wheat Plot Tour

00:23:05 – Drought Improvements: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with this week’s weather update as he mentions the recent rain and if it will continue.

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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.

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