Agriculture News

K-State Agriculture Today: 1523 – Grain Market…Weather Update

Drought Continues to Impact the Grain Market Keeping Cattle Records Another Season of Severe Weather   00:01:05 – Drought Continues to Impact the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with his update on the...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1522 – Ukraine Update…Picking Bulbs

Update on Ukraine ASI Family and Friends Reunion Which Bulbs to Choose   00:01:05 – Update on Ukraine: Starting the show is K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, Antonina Broyaka, with a Ukraine update. The country is...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1521 – FSA Programs…Selling Calves

Natural Disaster Loan National Chicken Month Deciding when to Sell Calves   00:01:05 – Natural Disaster Loan: Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Chief, Josh Ridder, begins today’s show discussing the emergency loan program and inflation...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1520 – West Nile Virus in Kansas…Calf Scours

West Nile Virus in Livestock CalfDex App Beef Calf Scours   00:01:05 – West Nile Virus in Livestock: Beginning today’s show is Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith with information producers should keep in mind related to the West...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1519 – Consumer Beef Reports…Vultures

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,...

Farm Bureau Insight: Trade and possibilities

By Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas farmers and ranchers set a new record for agricultural exports in 2022 by shipping nearly $5.5 billion worth...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1518 – WASDE…More Rain on its Way

WASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets Impact of Cattle Grazing Moisture in the Forecast   00:01:05 – WASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with how the grain market has responded to...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1517 – Pricing Trends…Landscape Insect Pests

Grid Pricing Trends Technology in Beef Production Insect Pests in Home Landscape   00:01:05 – Grid Pricing Trends: K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder and his graduate student Katy Doumit start the show discussing their recent research...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1516 – WOTUS Changes…Picking Pharmaceuticals

Changes to WOTUS and I-9 Forms Reducing Weed Spread Generic Versus Brand-name   00:01:05 – Changes to WOTUS and I-9 Forms: Beginning today’s show is K-State law professor Roger McEowen with recent changes impacting agricultural law. He...

Commodity Commission Candidates Face Nov. 30 Filing Deadline

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Grain growers in western Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1515 – Blister Beetles…Changing Dairy Herd

Blister Beetles Seed to Saw Open House Switching Dairy Cows   00:01:05 – Blister Beetles: Starting the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, with information about blister beetles and the dangers they create for humans and...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1514 – Cash Cattle Market…Aquaponics

Cattle Market Update Celebrating Agriculture Aquaponics   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with an update on the cattle market. He shares an...

Kansas Department of Agriculture Boards to Meet Sept. 15

Several advisory boards which serve to guide the work of the Kansas Department of Agriculture will meet on Friday, September 15, at the Kansas...

Farm Bureau Insight: Adventures In Baseball

By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher I am not a great lover of sports, but I have always enjoyed America’s favorite pastime: baseball....

K-State Agriculture Today: 1513 – Grain Market Update…Rain in the Forecast

Continued Volatility in the Grain Market K-State Beef Stocker Field Day Drought Degradation   00:01:05 – Continued Volatility in the Grain Market: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, with this week’s grain market...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1512 – Veterinary Program…Overseed Lawns

Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas VTPRK and Soybean Herbicides Not for Livestock Feed Cool-season Lawns   00:01:05 – Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas: Beginning today’s show is Tera Barnhardt and K-State's Brad White...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1511 – FSA in Review…Selling Calves

Reviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs Canola Considerations Selling Calves   00:01:05 – Reviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support division chief, Tonya...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1510 – Crop Insurance…Growth in Dairy

Crop Insurance Feeding and Baiting Growth in the Dairy Industry   00:01:05 – Crop Insurance: Beginning today’s show is K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, with a heads-up on crop insurance related factors. There are many...

Farm Bureau Insight: A Farm Dog’s Life

By Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher Late summer on our central Kansas farm has consisted of keeping our crops irrigated, checking cattle, working...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1509 – Grain Market…More Hot Weather

Measuring the Grain Market Working on Cattle and Swine Vaccines Warming Back Up   00:01:05 – Measuring the Grain Market: Grain economist from K-State, Dan O’Brien starts the show with a grain market update. He mentions work the USDA is...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1508 – Crop Insects…Fall Lawns

Insects in Kansas Crops Drought and Heat Impacts on Soybeans Fall Lawn Seeding   00:01:05 – Insects in Kansas Crops: Beginning today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with answers to questions he has been receiving...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1507 – Farmer Court Case…Preg Checking Cattle

Farmers go to Court Ariel Seeding Cover Crops When to Preg Check Cattle   00:01:05 – Farmers go to Court: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show with a review of a recent court case between farmers in Kansas. The case...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1506 – Flinchbaugh Legacy…Kernel Damage

Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy Microbial Innovations for Conserving Moisture and FSA Update Checking Kernels for Damage   00:01:05 – Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy: Flinchbaugh agriculture policy chair Jenny Ifft begins...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1505 – Meat Demand…No Water in Ponds

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Factors in Wheat Varieties Low or Dry Ponds   00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with this week’s cattle market update. He...

Farm Bureau Insight: A Bigger Bucket List

By Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher I admit going to Africa was never on my “bucket list”. Earlier this year I was offered...

USDA Announces More Than $49 Million to Strengthen Rural Kansas Water Infrastructure

TOPEKA, Aug. 28, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is investing $49.1...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1504 – Grain Market Changes…Moving Towards Slightly Lower Temperatures

Drought's Impact on the Grain Market Meeting Nutrient Requirements for Sows Break in High Temperatures   00:01:05 – Drought's Impact on the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with this week’s grain...

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Horses in Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has received notification of multiple confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV)...

Kansas Receives Additional Funding for Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Kansas Department of Agriculture officials joined staff from Harvesters – The Community Food Network in Topeka on Wednesday morning to welcome...

K-State Agriculture Today: 1503 – Volunteer Wheat…Active Pests in Gardens

Volunteer Wheat Concerns How to Handle Dead Livestock Pests in Landscape and Garden   00:01:05 – Volunteer Wheat Concerns: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Kelsey Andersen Onofre, Sarah Lancaster and Romulo Lollato as they discuss...

REGIONAL NEWS

USDA Funds Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Small Businesses in Kansas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $5.3 million for seven clean energy projects in Kansas, aimed at reducing energy bills, increasing access to biofuels, and creating job opportunities. These projects include solar arrays and energy-efficient equipment installations, expected to benefit farms, small businesses, and rural communities. The initiative falls under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), both accepting applications until September 30, 2024.

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LOCAL NEWS

Manhattan Woman Injured in Overnight Shooting

A 20-year-old female was shot in Manhattan on April 23, 2024. She was taken to the hospital, and her condition is unknown. The police are investigating, and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward of $1,000.

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REGIONAL SPORTS

Royals Comeback Prevails In 3-2 Victory Over Toronto Tuesday

Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead double and a strong bullpen secured a 3-2 victory for the Kansas City Royals against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite challenges, including costly errors, the Royals capitalized and secured their win. Both teams demonstrated their strengths and weaknesses. The next game will feature Alec Marsh for the Royals against Yariel Rodríguez for the Blue Jays.

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