{"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":"2253 - Trends in Mourning Doves...Putting Smooth Bromegrass Back in Fields","slug":"2253-trends-in-mourning-doves-putting-smooth-bromegrass-back-in-fields","published_at":"2026-08-25T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066/2253-trends-in-mourning-doves-putting-smooth-bromegrass-back-in-fields","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066","url":"https://agtodayksu.libsyn.com/2253-trends-in-mourning-dovesputting-smooth-bromegrass-back-in-fields","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/agtodayksu/26-08-25-Podcast.mp3?dest-id=544947","summary":"Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves Smooth Bromegrass Renovations Temperature and Humidity Impacts on Dairy Cattle 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves : Beginning the show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they chat about mourning doves in Kansas, noting how their population has trended and hunting potential. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Smooth Bromegrass Renovations : Tina Sullivan and Molly Reichenborn keep the show rolling as they discuss renovating smooth bromegrass. They explain what issues growers could run into and their recommendations. Planting Cool-Season Perennials: Smooth Bromegrass 00:23: 05 – Temperature and Humidity Impacts on Dairy Cattle : K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show saying how the combination of temperature and humidity can have a huge impact on cows milking more than 77 pounds of milk per day. 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.","meta_description":"Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves Smooth Bromegrass Renovations Temperature and Humidity Impacts on Dairy Cattle 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: M…","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/2253-trends-in-mourning-doves-putting-smooth-bromegrass-back-in-fields/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agriculture-today-1007066/2253-trends-in-mourning-doves-putting-smooth-bromegrass-back-in-fields.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}