About this episode

The episode discusses the downturn in the cattle market, previews the 2026 Risk and Profit Conference, and explores research on grey wolves' diets.

Downturn in the Cattle Market 2026 Risk and Profit Conference What Grey Wolves Eat 00:01:05 – Downturn in the Cattle Market : Beginning the show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, commenting on the cattle market experiencing a sharp, historic downturn with live and feeder cattle futures plunging during mid-July. 00:12:05 – 2026 Risk and Profit Conference : Rick Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, keeps the show rolling as he previews the Risk and Profit Conference at K-State. We also hear from Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile. rvl@ksu.edu Risk and Profit Conference 00:23: 05 – What Grey Wolves Eat : K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts concludes the show as he highlights research that has been done looking into what grey wolves are eating. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Shelby Varner

Guests: Derrell Peel, Rick Llewelyn, Drew Ricketts

Topics covered

• cattle market
• risk and profit conference
• grey wolves
• agriculture
• livestock economics

Keywords

• cattle market
• risk and profit conference
• grey wolves
• livestock economist
• K-State

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oklahoma State University, Kansas State University, K-State Extension

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