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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect each state's rural economy. Corryn La Rue is an agriculture reporter and 6^th generation California farmer. Corryn is a former White House correspondent where she reported live during events like the U.S.-China phase one trade deal signing. Before she took over as a Bureau Chief in Washington D.C., Corryn graduated from Utah State University with two Bachelors’ of Science degrees: Agriculture Communications, and Journalism with a broadcast emphasis. Corryn completed ten internships in college, kickstarting her career in farm broadcasting. Her passion for journalism and rural mental health fuels her involvement in farm and ranch news.

New CASE IH Partnership Providing Technician Training for CA Students

Wednesday Aug 10th, 2022

New CASE IH Partnership Providing Technician Training for CA Students

California Ag Today
Case IH announced a new partnership with CNH Industrial, their dealer network, and some of North America’s top technical colleges to overcome a shortage of repair technicians. Pete Steiner is the manager of Top Tech for Case IH. He says they want to get young people involved in diesel and agricultural technology.

Karen Ross on Water Management Restructuring

Tuesday Aug 9th, 2022

Karen Ross on Water Management Restructuring

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California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross joined us in Sacramento at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West to cover water supply reliability in California starts with a state-wide infrastructure update.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Protect Bees

Monday Aug 8th, 2022

Using Artificial Intelligence to Protect Bees

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Researchers on the west coast put the power of artificial intelligence to good use to protect bees from pesticides.

Keep an Eye on Soil Nitrogen Levels

Friday Aug 5th, 2022

Keep an Eye on Soil Nitrogen Levels

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Drought or no drought, experts say farmers need to keep an eye on nitrogen levels in their soil. Both too little and too much water can impact soil chemistry and affect many nutrients’ ability to be available to crops. C-H-S Agronomy Product Manager Ryan Hageman says nitrogen plays a critical role in plant health.

USDA: Trade Mission to Philippines Could Open Markets for CA Producers

Thursday Aug 4th, 2022

USDA: Trade Mission to Philippines Could Open Markets for CA Producers

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USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitely recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and said it was a very successful trip. New trade markets could be opening for California producers.

Wildfire Season is Here... Are You Prepared?

Wednesday Aug 3rd, 2022

Wildfire Season is Here... Are You Prepared?

California Ag Today
On the heels of a dry spring in California, farm and ranch country is feeling the pressure of this upcoming wildfire season. And despite a couple rain showers sprinkled throughout the next month, firefighters remind you that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.

What CA Growers Can Do to Help Pollinators

Tuesday Aug 2nd, 2022

What CA Growers Can Do to Help Pollinators

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For the past few years, we have been talking about the use of insecticides in agriculture and the effect it is having on the pollinators that are depended on in the ecosystem.

Be Grape Wise with Hydra-Hume

Monday Aug 1st, 2022

Be Grape Wise with Hydra-Hume

California Ag Today
With today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, I’m Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today. We are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.

UC Davis Clean Greenhouses

Friday Jul 29th, 2022

UC Davis Clean Greenhouses

California Ag Today
The University of California Davis is building a special greenhouse to protect the future of America’s wine grape industry.

CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management

Thursday Jul 28th, 2022

CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management

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A small fish called the Delta Smelt has been a big topic for farmers in California, as the state cites its 2016 Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy for limiting the amount of water from the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, earmarked for agriculture.

CA Prop 12 Concerns Linger for Ag Groups

Wednesday Jul 27th, 2022

CA Prop 12 Concerns Linger for Ag Groups

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California’s Proposition 12 is going to the Supreme Court this fall to hear arguments on the new rules for different products such as swine, veal calves and eggs in California.

Western Drought Reaching Catastrophic Levels

Tuesday Jul 26th, 2022

Western Drought Reaching Catastrophic Levels

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The western United States continues to suffer from a historic level of drought. California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. He offers a key example of the drought’s severity.

USDA Looking for NAREEE Board Members

Monday Jul 25th, 2022

USDA Looking for NAREEE Board Members

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The USDA National Agriculture Research Extension Education and Economics Advisory Board (known as NAREEE) is looking for volunteer members. NAREEE Board Executive Director Kate Lewis joins us, Kate tell us more about this opportunity.

AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill

Friday Jul 22nd, 2022

AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill

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Lawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.

More on Additional Shipping Reform

Thursday Jul 21st, 2022

More on Additional Shipping Reform

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California Democratic Representative John Garamendi is a primary sponsor of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act. He spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. While the OSRA is a good first step, Garamendi says there’s more legislation coming to help solve the shipping challenges.

Karen Ross on Water Management Restructuring

Tuesday Jul 19th, 2022

Karen Ross on Water Management Restructuring

California Ag Today
California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross joined us in Sacramento at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West to talk all things agriculture.

Ross says water supply reliability in California starts with a state-wide infrastructure update.

Delta Smelt: CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management

Monday Jul 18th, 2022

Delta Smelt: CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management

California Ag Today
A small fish called the Delta Smelt has been a big topic for farmers in California, as the state cites its 2016 Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy for limiting the amount of water from the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, earmarked for agriculture.

California Drought Reaching Catastrophic Levels

Friday Jul 15th, 2022

California Drought Reaching Catastrophic Levels

California Ag Today
The western United States continues to suffer from a historic level of drought. California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. He offers a key example of the drought’s severity.

Be Grape Wise with Hydra-Hume

Thursday Jul 14th, 2022

Be Grape Wise with Hydra-Hume

California Ag Today
With today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, I’m Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today. We are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.

Massive Water Storage Infrastructure to Combat Drought

Wednesday Jul 13th, 2022

Massive Water Storage Infrastructure to Combat Drought

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California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross joins us in Sacramento at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West to talk all things agriculture… a leading priority for Ross is the future of water storage in the very dry, but golden state.

NASA’s Devotion to Agriculture

Tuesday Jul 12th, 2022

NASA’s Devotion to Agriculture

California Ag Today
The Ag Information Network's Corryn La Rue is in Sacramento this week at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West, and had the honor of speaking with a NASA earth science division director Karen St. Germain… a leading topic of discussion? The common-sense marriage of the agriculture industry and NASA.

CA Cattlemen Look Forward to New Beef Demand in Taiwan

Monday Jul 11th, 2022

CA Cattlemen Look Forward to New Beef Demand in Taiwan

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Following a volume decline last year, U.S. beef exports to Taiwan are back at it for 2022.

CA Prop 12 Concerns Linger for Ag Groups

Friday Jul 8th, 2022

CA Prop 12 Concerns Linger for Ag Groups

California Ag Today
California’s Proposition 12 is going to the Supreme Court this fall to hear arguments on the new rules for different products such as swine, veal calves and eggs in California.

UC Davis "Clean" Greenhouses for Wine Grapes

Thursday Jul 7th, 2022

UC Davis "Clean" Greenhouses for Wine Grapes

California Ag Today
The University of California Davis is building a special greenhouse to protect the future of America’s wine grape industry.