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Radio stations are free to use clips from any of the episodes below. Time codes and descriptions for each segment are listed in the show notes.  A selection of fully produced segments are made available weekly on the "For Radio Stations" page at the K-State Research and Extension news page. Captioned episodes are available on our Agriculture Today YouTube page.

Jun 30, 2023

  • Volatile Grain Market
  • Farm Safety
  • Dry, Hot Conditions

 

00:01:05 – Volatile Grain Market: Starting the show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. He shares the markets are still weather dependent and volatile. 

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

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00:12:05 – Farm Safety: Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in biological and agricultural engineering, continues the show discussing farm safety. It is important to keep farm safety in mind for adults and youth.

 

00:23:05 – Dry, Hot Conditions: This week’s shows end with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says there is a chance for a small break from heat and a little bit of moisture. He also reminds people to be careful when shooting off fireworks in these dry conditions.

 

 

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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.

 

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.