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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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2167 - Keeping Livestock and Humans Safe at Spring Shows...Entrepreneurship Challenge for Youth
Episode 2167
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Safety and Healthy Spring Show Reminders, Part 1 Spring Show Reminders, Part 2 and Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Reducing Summer Drought Impacts on the Landscape 00:01:05 – Safety and Healthy Spring Show Reminders, Part 1: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension livestock specialist, starts today's show discussing reminders and tips for livestock families to hopefully have safe and healthy spring shows for the animals and humans. 00:12:05 – Spring Show Reminders, Part 2 and Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge: The show continues with Joel as he highlights what people should do when they get home from shows. We are also joined by Kansas 4-H's Zaira Sandoval and Patsy Maddy as they share about the upcoming Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 00:23:05 – Reducing Summer Drought Impacts on the Landscape: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining steps we can take this spring to reduce the impact a summer drought could have on the lawn and home landscape. 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 Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
