California Ag Today
Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
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The most recent Consumer Price Index in February shows food prices rose 7.9 percent during the month. Scott Brown, an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says several factors are pushing prices higher.
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The agricultural economic outlook for 2022 remains solid. Senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Cortney Cowley says while things look good on the surface, there will be things to watch out for this year.
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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. CHS Agronomy Product Manager Ryan Hageman says nitrogen plays a critical role in plant health.
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Trade dominates conversation at Commodity Classic in New Orleans this month. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service added four new mission trips to its 2022 schedule.
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Texas Tech Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics Darren Hudson says even if the Russia-Ukraine conflict ended today, the impacts will be long-lasting… and to make sure you’re prepared for a potential financial crisis.
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The USDA wants to remind producers the deadline for help with cover crops is Tuesday, March 15. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says the Pandemic Cover Crop Program had a successful pilot year, but this year USDA made some changes that should benefit even more farmers.
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Supply chain obstacles and shipping bottlenecks have farmers and ranchers in a chokehold as agriculture products rot waiting for shipment… while empty containers clog the line ahead of them. One company says it has a solution to unclog ports and reduce their carbon footprint.
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As fuel prices skyrocket, biofuels advocates push for ethanol blends at the pumps… but the White House shows little support.
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Biofuel and farm groups are asking President Biden to restore year-round sales of 15 percent ethanol-blended gasoline in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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The University of California, Davis is spearheading a five-year, $15 million research project into the impact climate change may have on wheat, and accelerating the development of varieties that will respond better to increased heat, if needed.
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In part two, Assemblyman Vince Fong joins us to explore long-term solutions.
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Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says the private sector needs to step up to help expand infrastructure, labor, and technology to support the expanding trade environment.
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Following Monday’s report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Jim McCormick, a hedging strategist with AgMarket.net is back with us to cover some options for the agriculture industry.
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By now I’m sure you’ve heard of Russia invading Ukraine. While the world awaits any official international action, markets around the globe are reacting quite quickly. Russia’s actions not only puts stress on the general world economy, but its rocking the global food supply… seriously effecting Ukrainian agriculture, along with everyone else.
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Helena Agronomist for the Western Division Paul Crout joins Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today for a special Grape Wise report.
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While owners can register their vehicles with a VIN numbers and their livestock with brands, the Tulare County District Attorney’s office wants you to do the same with your farm equipment, supplies, and personal property.
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As beef prices remain high, NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy Tanner Beymer says it’s accelerated by multiple issues.
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The Agriculture Information Network's Corryn La Rue spoke with Fendt Tractors’ Senior Tactical Marketing Manager Daniel Smith at the World Ag Expo this month...
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Disposal of livestock manure has been a long-time challenge for the agriculture world… but Wastefuel CEO Trevor Neilson says farmers could take that stinky problem… and turn it into an opportunity.
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Agriculture Information Network’s Corryn La Rue spoke with John Deere Hay and Forage Marketing Manager Chase Milem at the World Ag Expo this month, and he says features of John Deere’s new W200 Series Windrower, 9000 Series Self-propelled Forage Harvester, and L341 Large Square Baler prioritize safety.
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The USDA is allocating $17.6 million to projects that protect California agriculture and natural resources.
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The Ag Information Network's Corryn La Rue spoke with AGCO’s North America Hay Tactical Marketing Manager Dane Mosel at the World Ag Expo this month, and he says the new self-propelled WR series windrowers offer greater power and fuel savings.
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On the heels of a record-setting end-of-year snowpack, California expects yet another drought year… which drove many cattle producers to cull their herds due to limited feed supply. California Cattlewomen’s past President Sheila Bowen says producers had to sacrifice… with little reward.
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The Ag Information Network's Corryn La Rue spoke with a John Deere Marketing Manager Greg Christensen at the World Ag Expo, and he says new technology is hitting the market.