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The episode discusses the volatility in the grain market and factors influencing the upcoming Farm Bill.

Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors Precipitation in Kansas 00:01:05 – Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market : Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a volatile grain market update. He explains what factors are contributing to the changes. Daniel on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors: Part of the Clearing the Air podcast with K-State's Jenny Ifft and Eric Atkinson along with Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as well as special guest Tara Smith continues the show as they chat about the Farm Bill and what they are currently seeing for it. Flinchbaugh Center - Podcast Smoke & Mirrors 00:23: 05 – Precipitation in Kansas : K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he discusses the recent precipitation and the lack of it in the forecast. Mesonet.ksu.edu 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…

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