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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2172 - Tariffs Disrupting States...State Impacts from Imports and Exports
Episode 2172
Thursday, 30 April, 2026

State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 1 State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 2 Weed Growth in Landscapes 00:01:05 – State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 1: Today's show kicks off with a conversation from K-State's Jenny Ifft, Cornell University's Wendong Zhang and the Ohio State University's Seungki Lee as they discuss how tariffs can disrupt states differently across the U.S. 00:12:05 – State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 2: Wendong and Seungki continue the show as they share examples of how states could be impacted uniquely and what neighbors usually contribute to the most concern. Uneven State-Level Exposure to Potential US Tariff Disputes with Canada and Mexico Smoke & Mirrors 00:23:05 – Weed Growth in Landscapes: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends today's show explaining what can be done to control spring weeds as the warmer weather and spring rains have helped lawns and weeds grow. 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.