Agriculture Today

Kansas Commodities Grain Market Grain Logistics and Profitability First Kansas Freeze

00:01:05 – Kansas Commodities Grain Market: Beginning our show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as the pair discuss Kansas commodities and how much space the United States has for grain storage.

00:12:05 – Grain Logistics and Profitability: Daniel and Guy continue today's show as they explain grain logistics in the state and country while also looking into sector profitability.

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Nitrogen Prices and Trends K-State Extension Agriculture Agents Sweet Potato Harvest

00:01:05 – Nitrogen Prices and Trends: K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, begins today's show as he discusses nitrogen price trends and how producers can hopefully make the most economical decision.

The Cheapest Month to Buy Nitrogen

00:12:05 – K-State Extension Agriculture Agents: Extension agents Richard Fechter from the Rolling Prairie District and David Hallauer from the Meadowlark District join the second segment to chat about agriculture in their region and how producers are handling challenges.

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Farm Aid Program Announced Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab's Method, Part 1 Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab's Method, Part 2

00:01:05 – Farm Aid Program Announced: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show discussing a recent announcement from USDA about a Harvest Fuel Relief Program. He says what is known and who it may impact. 

USDA's $8 Billion Farm Aid Program

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00:12:05 – Getting a Soil Sample and Understanding a Lab's Method, Part 1: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fer...

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas Cow Protein Supplementation Options Another HPAI Detection on Kansas Farm

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas: The show starts with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as the pair discuss bats in Kansas and if they are a concern to residents.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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00:12:05 – Cow Protein Supplementation Options: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, keeps the show rolling as he chats about protein supplementation for cows and the things...

Cattle Market Prices and Slaughter Numbers Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 1 Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 2

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Prices and Slaughter Numbers: A discussion on the cattle market from University of Missouri-Columbia livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show. He covers what is happening in feeder cattle, value of gain, live cattle and slaughter. 

00:12:05 – Conservation Practices Project for Kansas Wheat, Part 1: The show continues with K-State's Romulo Lollato, Jessy Wilkes and Ted Hinton as the group explains a project they are a part of that is working on adoption of cons...

Up and Down in the Grain Market Cold Weather Influence on Insects Normal October Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing how the markets reacted to last week's WASDE reports and what grain commodity saw the most change. He also highlights what he sees looking forward. 

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00:12:05 – Cold Weather Influence on Insects: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he explains what cold weather does to insects, if blister beetles are likely to still be in alfa...

Cooperative Resources in Kansas Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest Home Landscape Weed Control

00:01:05 – Cooperative Resources in Kansas: Today's show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, and Russell Plaschka, president and CEO of the Kansas Cooperative Council, as the pair discuss their involvement in cooperatives in Kansas for Cooperative Month. They explain the landscape and how they see things moving forward.

00:12:05 – Connecting with Cooperatives and Safe Wildlife Harvest: Brian and Russell wrap up their conversation in the second segment, chatting about how people can find more information. We are...

ARC and PLC Payments for Producers Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall Livestock Emergency Response Plan Training

00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Payments for Producers: David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, starts the show as he highlights what payments have been for ARC and PLC and what learning he has done to better serve Kansas producers.

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00:12:05 – Soil Testing and Fertilization in the Fall: Keeping the show rolling is K-State sustainable cropping systems agronomist, Cristie Preston, discussing fall soil testing and fertilization. She says what she finds most i...

Fall Weed Control with Herbicides New K-State Feedlot Specialist 2026 World Dairy Expo

00:01:05 – Fall Weed Control with Herbicides: Beginning today's show is K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, as she explains fall herbicide applications and what needs to be specifically paid attention to for marestail in fields.

Controlling Annual Weeds with Fall-Applied Herbicides

Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring

00:12:05 – New K-State Feedlot Specialist: Rebecca McDermott, K-State Extension feedlot specialist, continues the show by introducing herself to Kansas producers and sharing what she hopes to develop and learn about from Kansan...

Beef Slaughter and Trade USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Too Many Leaves in Ponds

00:01:05 – Beef Slaughter and Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show discussing beef and dairy slaughter as well as beef imports and exports.

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00:12:05 – USDA Rural Development Undersecretary: The show continues with Glen Smith, USDA undersecretary for rural development, as he highlights what he sees for rural development in Kansas and what he hopes to continue to provide to rural communities.

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Continued Grain Market Expectations Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff From Wet Conditions to Drying Out

00:01:05 – Continued Grain Market Expectations: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he explains continued trends in the grain market and what calculated pre-report expectations are for the upcoming USDA reports. 

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00:12:05 – Smoke and Mirrors: Kansas Beef Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State's Jenny Ifft and Kansas Beef Council's Scott Stebner and Randall Debler as they chat with each other about Beef Checkoff and how it works for producers and the public...

Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots Nuisance Pests that Overwinter in Homes

00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Speaker: Yanni Papanikolaou: Beginning the show is the 2026 Gardiner Lecture speaker, Yanni Papanikolaou, as he explains his work in nutrition and what he finds as the most important things for people to incorporate into their diet.

Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture

Eating for a Longer, Healthier Life - Lecture

00:12:05 – Seeing Heat Stress Impacts in Focus on Feedlots: After finishing the conversation with Yanni, we are jo...

Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot Pasture Conditions and Evaluations Learning About the Workforce

00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot: Today's show begins with K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses recent cases that involve landlocked agricultural property and an FSA county committee ballot.

Rights of Landowners Seeking Access to Landlocked Agricultural Property

FSA Cannot Create County Committee Candidate Disqualifications Through Handbook Provisions

00:12:05 – Pasture Conditions and Evaluations: K-State's Molly Reichenborn and Keith Harmoney continue the show talking about current pasture conditions and what they recommend producers evalua...

Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds Starting Estate Planning Foot Baths for Hoof Health

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, continues the show as she highlights when people should start estate planning and what should...

Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1 Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2

00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management.

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00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show as she explains how virtual fencing started and how it has evolved to being available to more species with unique technologies.

Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers Rain Across Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Stocks Market Report Impacts: Starting the show is a grain market update from K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he discusses how markets reacted to the grain stocks report and the impact that report could have on the upcoming WASDE report.

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00:12:05 – Harvest Aid Choices for Cotton Growers: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show by explaining harvest aid options for cotton growers and what they need to evaluate in their field. 

Harve...

Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities? Adding a Tree to the Landscape

00:01:05 – Strategies for ARC and PLC Decisions: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, starts the show as she explains recent announcements involving ARC and PLC and what strategies producers should consider before making decisions.

Farmers Urged to Start Thinking About ARC, PLC Decisions

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00:12:05 – Should we Have Corn Pits at Fall Activities?: K-State's program manager of the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program Tawnie Larson keeps...

FSA Announcements for Farmers Late Season Burning Research on Retreating Cattle

00:01:05 – FSA Announcements for Farmers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he chats about announcements that could impact producers and FSA training.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Late Season Burning: Colin Tobin, K-State assistant professor of range management, continues the show as he explains what late season burning is and why an operation may choose it as a management strategy.

Late Season Burning: A Tool for Range Management

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Late Season Control Options for Sericea Being Prepared for Wheat Pests Will Kansas be a Top 10 Milk Producing State?

00:01:05 – Late Season Control Options for Sericea: K-State Extension rangeland management specialist Molly Reichenborn starts today's show as she explains late season control for sericea lespedeza and what options are available.

Options for Late Season Sericea Control

00:12:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show going as he discusses insecticide seed treatments for wheat and what pests growers should keep an eye out for as wheat gets established.

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Cattle Market Disruptions Wheat After Summer Row Crops Why are Ponds Green?

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Disruptions: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with his cattle market update where he discusses the flat and up market as well as what is causing disruption in the beef chain.

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00:12:05 – Wheat After Summer Row Crops: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State agronomist in-charge in Tribune, Lucas Haag, as they explain what growers need to consider for wheat planting after summer row crops. 

Manageme...

Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest Enjoyable Kansas Weather

00:01:05 – Watching the Weather for the Long-Term Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show as he talks about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat, and what has had the biggest influences on the commodities' size and price.

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00:12:05 – Kansas Corn Growers Discuss Their Harvest: Today's show keeps going with Kansas corn farmers Paige Clawson, Kent Moore and Chad Epler as they discuss how their corn crop performed and what caused...

Being Prepared for Wheat Planting Getting Ready for the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture Adding Color to the Fall Home Landscape

00:01:05 – Being Prepared for Wheat Planting: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, starts the show as he reviews soil moisture, planting depth and planting date considerations for this year's wheat growers.

Considerations When Planting Wheat into Dry Soil

Wheat Planting: Tips for Good Stand Establishment

In-Furrow Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer for Wheat

00:12:05 – Getting Ready for the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture: Continuing the show is Mark Gardiner with Gardiner Angus R...

Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income? Being Ready for Fall Calving Diversification for Cattle Operations

00:01:05 – Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he explains a case that discusses the importance of making sure the parameters of a loan are met so it isn't considered gross income when it isn't meant to.

When Money is Gross Income and Not a Loan

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00:12:05 – Being Ready for Fall Calving: K-Stat...

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners Cover Crop Reactions to Past Herbicide Use Safety on the Dairy Farm

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Programs for Landowners: Starting today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they talk about what programs are available for landowners to use to benefit the land and wildlife. 

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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00:12:05 – Cover Crop Reactions to Past Herbicide Use: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, continues the show discussing cover crop options growers...

Recovery in the Cattle Market High Diesel Price Impacts Pesticide Label Acronyms

00:01:05 – Recovery in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, starts the show as he discusses the recovery in the cattle market, border reopening update and the recent Cattle on Feed report.

00:12:05 – High Diesel Price Impacts: Continuing the show is Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm economist, as he explains the high diesel prices and what has been contributing to the rise. He also says what he sees for the future of diesel. 

Gregg o...

Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat Cooling Down in Kansas

00:01:05 – Big Topics in Grain Market Macroeconomics: Beginning the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they discuss grain market price trends, macroeconomic shifts and corn. 

00:12:05 – Numbers for Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling by talking about the market for grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. They say what continued movement and steadiness they've observed.

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Preparing for Winter Canola Planting Managing Phragmites in Kansas Cool-Season Lawn Work

00:01:05 – Preparing for Winter Canola Planting: A discussion about winter canola planting and what growers should be preparing or have prepared, begins today's show with K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm.

Winter Canola: Planting and Early-Season Management

Winter Canola: Setting the Stage for Successful Establishment

00:12:05 – Managing Phragmites in Kansas: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, continues the show as she explains native and non-native phragmites in Kansas and how people can control this plant.

Managing Phragmites in Waterways, Wetlan...

FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1 Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 2

00:01:05 – FSA Traveling and Learning Around the State: The show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the traveling he and county office employees have been doing to learn more and benefit Kansas producers. 

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Tree Needs and Leaf Scorch, Part 1: Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, continues the show as he chats about what could be happ...

Taking Forage Samples Cotton Lint Yield Estimates Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments

00:01:05 – Taking Forage Samples: Beginning the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he explains the correct way to take forage samples in a field and prepare them for testing. 

00:12:05 – Cotton Lint Yield Estimates: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he discusses the current cotton crop conditions and how growers can calculate yield estimates. 

Estimating Cotton Lint Yield from Boll Counts

00:23:05 – Increasing Milk Protein for Milk Payments: K-State dairy specialist Mi...

Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down Wildlife Predation on Young Livestock

00:01:05 – Cow-Calf Returns and Beef Trade: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins the show as he explains how corn prices have impacted feeder cattle and how beef trade has looked for 2026.

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00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum Yield Potential and Soybean Dry Down: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon keep the show rolling as they discuss how to estimate grain sorghum yields and they share reminde...

New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery Did the Moisture Benefit the Drought?

00:01:05 – New Numbers Coming into the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off the show with a grain market outlook where he reviews the futures and cash prices while taking a look at USDA report expectations and the impact it could have on prices.

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00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Farm Machinery: Keeping the show rolling is Jason Brantley, a panelist from the recent Flinchbaugh Forum, as he discusses the use of artific...

Marketing More Animals in Feedlots Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans Current Kansas Insect Pests

00:01:05 – Marketing More Animals in Feedlots: Starting today's show is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he recaps the recent Focus on Feedlots data and what changes have been seen for marketings, death loss and feed costs.

Focus on Feedlots Reports

Asi.K-State.edu

KSUBeef.org

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

00:12:05 – Testing for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: K-State's Eric Adee and Chandler Day continue the show as they ex...

Agricultural Law and Rule Developments Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1 Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 2

00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Rule Developments: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today's show as he explains developments in the waters of the United States and other changes in agriculture.

WOTUS Returns

Recent Agricultural Law Developments Every Farmer, Rancher and Agricultural Professional Should Know

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00:12:05 – Understanding More About Veterinary Biologics, Part 1: Continuing the show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Cassandra Olds, K-State livesto...

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference Genetically Engineered New World Screwworm

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Kill: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they explain fish kills and what can cause them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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00:12:05 – U.S. Biosecurity and Ag Lenders Conference: Keeping the show rolling is Flinchbaugh Forum panelist, Greg Ibach, as he explains biosecurity from his perspective. We are also joined by K-State...

Geopolitics in the Grain Market Continued Weather Pattern and Forecast Crop Insurance Catch-Up Webinars

00:01:05 – Geopolitics in the Grain Market: Beginning today's show is Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as he provides a grain market update discussing what has been happening internationally and the impact it is having on the commodities. 

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00:12:05 – Continued Weather Pattern and Forecast: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show with a weather update saying when he thinks the hot and dry weather pattern will break and what the long-term forecast looks li...

Impact Heat has on Crop Pests Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported Picking Quality Grass Seed

00:01:05 – Impact Heat has on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, starts today's show as he explains the impact heat has on pests and what pests he is keeping an eye on in grain sorghum fields. 

00:12:05 – Lean Beef Trimmings Domestic and Imported: K-State agricultural economist, Brian Coffey, keeps the show rolling as he chats about U.S. lean beef trimmings and how the combination of domestic and imported trimmings meets consumer demands. 

Domestic and International Sources o...

FSA Programs Available During Dry Times Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1 Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 2

00:01:05 – FSA Programs Available During Dry Times: Today's show begins with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he reminds producers about deadlines and programs that could benefit them during these dry times.

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00:12:05 – Preventing Runovers in Agriculture, Part 1: Mitch Ricketts, K-State professor of agricultural safety and health, continues the show as he explains what scenarios usually take place when runovers happen in agriculture. He discusses what safety precautions he encoura...

Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread Making Yield Predictions for Soybeans Beef-on-Dairy Calves in Breeding Programs

00:01:05 – Weed Scouting and Preventing Weed Spread: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, starts today's show with a discussion on how growers can be scouting their fields and working to prevent weed spread from field to field.

Weed Management Practices: Fall Scounting and Equipment Cleaning

00:12:05 – Making Yield Predictions for Soybeans: Continuing the show is Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, as she explains how soybean producers can be estimating their soybean yields.

Soybean Yield Estimation

Meson...

Cattle Prices and News in the Market Cover Crop Field Days Checking in on Water Quality

00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and News in the Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Missouri-Columbia livestock economist, as he explains the Cattle on Feed report, lean trimmings, an announcement from the President and cattle entering the U.S. from Mexico.

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APHIS Meetings

00:12:05 – Cover Crop Field Days: Logan Simon, Augustine Obour and Stacie Minson with K-State, keep the show rolling as they highlight the two upcoming Cover Crop Field Days and what...

Grain Market Price Trends K-State Beef Stocker Field Day No Big Changes in the Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Price Trends: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show as he explains the historic week in the grain market and how future reports could impact market reactions. 

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Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar

00:12:05 – K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Dale Blasi, continues the show highlighting the upcoming K-State Beef Stocker Field Day. 

00:23:05 – No Big Changes in the Weather: Wrapping up the show is K...