{"podcast":{"title":"Agriculture Today","slug":"agriculture-today-1007066","podcast_index_feed_id":1007066,"rss_url":"https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/e/e/70ee5ab6605dec94d959afa2a1bf1c87/Ag_Today_Logo_bigger.png","author":"K-State Research and Extension","episode_count":260,"summary":"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. K‑State 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 well‑being 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 K‑State campus in Manhattan.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T04:22:03.243997+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066"},"episode":{"title":"2245 - Key Focus on Feedlot Data Points...Pests Eating Weeds and Alfalfa","slug":"2245-key-focus-on-feedlot-data-points-pests-eating-weeds-and-alfalfa","published_at":"2026-08-13T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066/2245-key-focus-on-feedlot-data-points-pests-eating-weeds-and-alfalfa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066","url":"https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/2245-key-focus-on-feedlot-data-pointspests-eating-weeds-and-alfalfa","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/agtodayksu/26-08-13-Podcast.mp3?dest-id=544947","summary":"Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs 00:01:05 – Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards : Getting the show started is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots report and what data points are starting to show consistency. Focus on Feedlots Reports Asi.K-State.edu KSUBeef.org 00:12:05 – Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa : Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, continues the show chatting about webworms and what their favorite food source is and what damage they can do to grower's fields. Webworms are Active in Pigweed and Alfalfa in Western Kansas 00:23: 05 – Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs : K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying how providing adequate watering is one of the most important factors in determining the success or failure of a lot of young trees and shrubs. 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 pr…","meta_description":"Finding a Bit of Consistency in Kansas Feedyards Webworms Eating on Pigweeds and Alfalfa Making Sure to Water Trees and Shrubs 00:01:05 – Finding a Bit of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1681,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agriculture-today-1007066/episodes/2245-key-focus-on-feedlot-data-points-pests-eating-weeds-and-alfalfa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066/2245-key-focus-on-feedlot-data-points-pests-eating-weeds-and-alfalfa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}