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Sound Living

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Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected]. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State Uni ...
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Agriculture Today

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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected]. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the K ...
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KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability Agriculture Technologies Conference Vermicomposting for the Garden 00:01:05 – KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability: Chelsea Plummer with the Kansas Farm Management Association kicks off today’s show with part of their podcast where she talked with K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Delide Jos…
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Livestock and Crop FSA Programs K-State Cattlemen's Day Adapting Mineral Programs 00:01:05 – Livestock and Crop FSA Programs: Beginning the show today is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he reminds producers about the Livestock Indemnity Program, American Relief Act bill, ARC and PLC. AgManager.info USDA.gov Far…
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest Early Planting Soybean Research How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need? 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. This week the pair converse about ethical and respon…
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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.i…
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February is National Heart Month. This year’s theme is “Know Your Numbers, Own Your Heart” which emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing key cardiovascular risk factors, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States and around…
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Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1 Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2 Continued Snow in Kansas 00:01:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, get today’s show rolling with a two-segment grain market outlook. In their first segme…
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Getting Control of Kochia Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial 00:01:05 – Getting Control of Kochia: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show as she reminds growers of the importance of controlling kochia pre-emergence. She shares tips and why it is crucial. Preplant Herbicide Applications f…
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3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024 Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle? 00:01:05 – 3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show by highlighting three developments that took place in 2024 for agricultural law and taxation. The "Not Quite" Top …
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Predation of Livestock, Part 1 Predation of Livestock, Part 2 How Dairy Size Has Changed 00:01:05 – Predation of Livestock, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is two segments about predation and how it affects livestock with K-State Extension wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. He discusses the different kinds of predators in Kansas, the economic impact…
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Major Cattle Market Topics ARC, PLC and Coverage Options Filamentous Algae Control 00:01:05 – Major Cattle Market Topics: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with his cattle market update. He also talks about major topics that were discussed at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's Cattle…
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Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation are combining efforts to drive meaningful change in Kansas through anti-hunger and other initiatives to promote health, well-being and economic prosperity for Kansans. A key piece of the partnership involves collaborative efforts to ignite innovative and experimental projects at the local lev…
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Increased Grain Futures Prices Extending Days-On-Feed, Economic Considerations Here Comes More Snow 00:01:05 – Increased Grain Futures Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook. He discusses the higher futures prices and if they influenced cash prices. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 …
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What Mud Does to Cattle Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers Garden Drip Irrigation 00:01:05 – What Mud Does to Cattle: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, starts today’s show as he comments on how mud can be impacting cattle and what producers can do to help their livestock. 00:12:05 – Habits of Highly Productive Pork …
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Bull Selection Factors Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar Partnership for Kansas 00:01:05 – Bull Selection Factors: Getting today’s show rolling is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson as she reminds cattle producers of things to consider for bull selection. beefrepro.info KSUBeef.org 00:12:05 – Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar: Romulo Lo…
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles K-State Cow-Calf Production Meetings Pricing Formula Changes 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts today’s show as the pair discuss moles and what impact they can have on the prairie. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wildlife.…
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Cattle Inventory and Trade Rural Heart Health Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences 00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory and Trade: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he talks about the current market, cattle inventory report and provides a trade update. Glynn on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Rura…
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Community members in Southwind Extension District in southeast Kansas are working to improve access to rural health care. Tara Solomon-Smith, a family and community wellness agent in the Southwind Extension District – which includes Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson counties – applied for and received support to establish a rural community health …
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Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices Managing Lice on Cattle Melting Snow 00:01:05 – Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with his grain market outlook. He breaks down where the markets are moving and what is contributing to it. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Managing Lice on Cattle…
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Preparing a Calving Kit KFMA: Common Social Security Questions Gardening Tips 00:01:05 – Preparing a Calving Kit: Kicking off the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he provides his top calving preparation reminders for cattle producers. 00:12:05 – KFMA: Common Social Security Questions: Part of the Kansas Farm Management As…
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FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility Establishing Crabgrass for Forage Managing Around Mud 00:01:05 – FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show as he explains changes that are happening with the government and how they could …
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Is There Wheat Winterkill? Ad-Hoc Payments K-State Dairy Days 00:01:05 – Is There Wheat Winterkill?: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins the show today discussing winterkill in wheat. He says if Kansas growers should be concerned. Potential for Winterkill to the Kansas Wheat Crop Wheat Rx Seminar in Salina kswheat.com 00:12:…
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Record High Cattle Market National Champion Forage Quiz Bowl Team Wildlife in Cold Weather 00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off today’s show. He talks about the record highs in the market and beef production numbers from 2024. 00:12:05 – National Cha…
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Walk Kansas, an eight-week health and wellness program from K-State Research and Extension, celebrates its 25th year as a statewide program this spring. It begins March 30th and continues through May 24th. Walk Kansas State Leader and Northeast Area Family and Consumer Sciences specialist, Sharolyn Jackson, says each year, Walk Kansas brings a rene…
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Questions in the Grain Market Extended Weather Forecast Soil Fertility Schools 00:01:05 – Questions in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He shares positive news in the futures market and what growers are seeing for cash. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Extended Weather Fo…
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Communication Between Generations Hay Feeder Waste Starting Vegetable Seeds 00:01:05 – Communication Between Generations: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, begins today’s show as he discusses multiple generations working together in agriculture. He says how their communication styles often differ. Generations in the America…
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FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes Great Plains Cotton Conference Preparing for Calving 00:01:05 – FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes: Kicking off today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, with updates and deadline reminders for FSA programs. She also touches on the change in administration…
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill K-State Swine Profitability Conference Reviewing Dairy Programs 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken on another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. In this episode, the pair explain winter fish kill and its positives and negatives…
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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 year…
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Kansas State University is actively supporting efforts to cultivate awareness and resilience against AGS – Alpha-Gal Syndrome – a potentially life-changing allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products, triggered by a bite from the Lone Star tick. K-State professor in the department of entomology, Yoonseong Park, associate professor in anim…
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USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1 USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2 Coldest Time of The Year 00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the recent USDA WASDE report and other reports impacted the market. Dan discusses corn …
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Payroll for Agriculture Producers Garden City Community College and K-State More Factors for Starting a Garden 00:01:05 – Payroll for Agriculture Producers: Kicking off the show is Kansas Farm Management Association professional development officer Chelsea Plummer as she discusses the 2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers events. 2025 Agricultura…
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Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks Grazing Crop Stubble 00:01:05 – Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show discussing the upcoming regulation changes to the Horse Protection Act. He explains the revisions for horse ev…
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Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025 What is On a Meat Label? Dairy Prices 00:01:05 – Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, previewing the 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide. She mentions what has changed and has been included and is not included. 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide 00:1…
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Cattle Market Increases Cover Your Acres Geese in Kansas 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Increases: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today’s show. He discusses what the current market conditions could mean for the year. 00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres: Lucas Haag, K-State Extension agronomi…
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Climate-proofing our finances, saving money on groceries, and thinking about our habits and attitudes toward money, highlight K-State Research and Extension’s Living Well Wednesday spring webinar series. The series, which begins February 12th, is hosted by Extension specialists and agents. Sharolyn Jackson, the family and consumer sciences speciali…
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USDA Grain Market Report Expectations Firearm Safety Winter Weather Continues 00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He mentions upcoming USDA reports and the impact they could have on the market. Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Firearm Safety: K-…
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Women Managing the Farm Conference 2024 Kansas Land Values Tips for Getting Started Gardening 00:01:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor kicks off today’s show previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference. She says who the keynote speakers are and what she hopes the conference brings to attendees. Women M…
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FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet Corn and Soybean Schools Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn 00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet: Beginning today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she shares what programs and deadlines are taking place and recognizes the…
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers Economic Assistance Payments New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. The pair talk about beavers and the damage they could do to farm ponds. Fins, Fur and Feathers Wild…
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Cattle Market Outlook Personal Finance Considerations, Part 1 Personal Finance Considerations, Part 2 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains the current state of the market and the weather's impact; he also defines demand destruction and what it means…
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Surveys continue to show that the top benefits employees want from employers are health insurance, paid time off, retirement, vision, dental and life insurance, parental leave and health savings accounts. The three primary employee benefits are vacation or paid time off, health insurance and retirement. K-State Research and Extension family resourc…
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A Refresh on Market Terminology Grain Market Outlook Winter Weather is Here 00:01:05 – A Refresh on Market Terminology: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, kick off today’s show as they take the time to explain common terminology that is used when discussing the market. 00:12:05 – Grain Market Outlo…
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Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1 Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 2 Vegetable Transplants 00:01:05 – Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1: Brian Briggeman, professor and director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, begins today's show as he explains the golden age of agriculture and the farm de…
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K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1 K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 2 Proposed Change in Milk Checks 00:01:05 – K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1: Jane Schuh, director of K-State Research and Extension and associate dean of research and graduate programs for the College …
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Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now 2024 Weather in Kansas Why Birds Could Be Dying 00:01:05 – Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, the chief economist for Ever.Ag’s livestock division starts today’s show. Lee talks about cattle on feed, cold storage and replacement heifer prices. …
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Wyandotte County residents and K-State Research and Extension staff are working to secure funding for improvements that benefit the community. This includes cleaning up rundown neighborhoods, building walking trails and establishing community gardens. Denise Dias (die-us), director of the Extension office in Wyandotte County, and Elaine Johannes, t…
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Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024 Advancing African Swine Fever Detection on Surfaces Above Average Temperatures for the Holidays 00:01:05 – Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kicks off today’s show with his top stories in 2024 agriculture commodities. 00:12:05 – Advancing Africa…
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Farm Finances Learning Opportunity Succession Planning Series for Women Holiday Plant Care 00:01:05 – Farm Finances Learning Opportunity: Starting today’s show is K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor and K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid as they discuss the update they worked on for the online Finances and the Farm course. Finances and the …
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ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail K-State's National Champion Livestock Judging Team Water Belly in Cattle 00:01:05 – ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining the Emergency Relief Program, what happens when grain elevators fail, taxes for hedging and spe…
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Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout Winter Beef Cattle Nutrition Demonstrations Using Technology for Improved Calf Management 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off today’s show as Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken converse about trout. They discuss where they are native and what people need to do to be a…
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