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Agriculture TodayAuthor: Kansas State University
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 ksrenews@ksu.edu. KState 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 wellbeing 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 KState campus in Manhattan. Language: en Genres: Daily News, Natural Sciences, News, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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2117 - Changes to ARC and PLC...What Growers Should Evaluate
Episode 2117
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1 ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2 Planting Based on Soil Temperature 00:01:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, are on the first two segments as they discuss Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and crop insurance. They explain the background for these programs and how they have recently shifted. 00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2: As they continue the show, Jenny and Robin chat about how producers can learn more about these risk management options. Article on AgManager.info Winter Wednesday Webinar on AgManager.info 00:23:05 – Planting Based on Soil Temperature: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show sharing the importance of soil temperature — not the date on the calendar. He says planting when the soil has reached the correct temperature produces the best results. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. 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 Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University 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 statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
