Agriculture Today

Author: 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.
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2142 - Looking in Alfalfa and Wheat Fields for Pests...The Hemp Hype
Episode 2142
Thursday, 19 March, 2026

What Pests to Scout for in Fields The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof Flying Ants Versus Termites 00:01:05 – What Pests to Scout for in Fields: The show starts with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he discusses pea aphids, alfalfa weevils, army cutworms and winter grain mites. 00:12:05 – The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she explains how the hemp hype faded from a few years ago and where it currently is. The Hemp Hype: Questions and Answers that Remain in 2026 00:23:05 – Flying Ants Versus Termites: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show saying people often misidentify flying ants as termites, since these insects are close to the same size. 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.