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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.

Mar 27, 2026

  • Grain Market Volatility
  • Brown Wheat Mites
  • Spring or Summer Weather?

 

00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with his grain market update where he chats about upcoming grain stocks and acreage reports and the impact they may have. 

Daniel on AgManager.info

 

00:12:05 – Brown Wheat Mites: K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, continues the show as he discusses brown wheat mites and what issues they are causing for growers.

Brown Wheat Mite Active in Western Kansas

 

00:23:05 – Spring or Summer Weather?: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he comments on the recent summer-like weather and if there is spring weather in the forecast. 

 

 

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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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