Jun 26, 2025
- Conference for Agriculture Producers
- The Flinchbaugh Focus: The Agricultural Economy
- Insect Activity in Kansas
00:01:05 – Conference for Agriculture Producers: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off the show by previewing the High Plains Journal Live Conference where he and other K-State specialists will be discussing the market, beef quality assurance, nutrition, farm bill and other topics.
00:12:05 – The Flinchbaugh Focus: The Agricultural Economy: Today’s show continues with part of an episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy as Mark Edelman, Iowa State University; Jenny Ifft, Kansas State University; and Brad Lubin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, share their opinions on the agricultural economy.
The Flinchbaugh Focus: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down on the Economy
00:23:05 – Insect Activity in Kansas: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd wraps the show with an update on insect activity in Kansas, including bagworms, European elm flea weevils and grasshoppers.
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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