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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
New Organization to Represent Women in the Meat Industry
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The meat industry welcomes a new organization formed by women, representing women. The Women's Meat Industry Network serves to connect women in the industry to mentors and growth opportunities from entry level to the C-suite.
Ag Labor Bill Stalled in the Senate
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Ag Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs but also limited availability. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus says, unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House, is stalled in the Senate.
NCBA Offers Supreme Court Brief for Upcoming WOTUS Ruling
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association offers a brief supporting two jurisdiction tests to the Supreme Court regarding the Sackett vs. EPA WOTUS case that will be argued later this year.
The Alliance for Food and Farming on Producer Efforts
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The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) says publications advocating against certain agriculture products highlight a bigger issue with consumer knowledge. Back with us today is AFF’s Executive Director Teresa Thorne.
USDA Pollinator Subcommittee Application Closes May 31
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If you enjoy and know a lot about pollinators or honeybees in particular, there may be an opportunity for you to help represent the industry with a new USDA subcommittee.
Commodity Markets Face Big Supply Questions
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The first four months of 2022 have seen a lot of upward pressure in several commodity markets. Global Commodity Analytics Persident Mike Zuzolo says there are a lot of negative demand features in place.
NCBA Voices Concern over Biden Administration’s NEPA Guidance
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The Biden Administration published a final ruling this week on its plan to revise federal guidance on the National Environmental Policy Act… a process to evaluate potential environmental impacts on projects. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Natural Resource Executive Director Kaitlyn Glover…
Bolster Biosecurity as Bird Flu Migrates West
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USDA urges producers to increase biosecurity measures as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza migrates west, ripping through the poultry and egg industry, leaving 23 million birds in its wake.
The “Box Rule” Cornering Business Growth at U.S. Ports
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U.S. port clogs have yet to be relieved, with exports suffering the most. Experts say the main culprit of stagnate shipping is a business arrangement called the Box Rule.
Is the “Dirty Dozen” List Filthy?
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The “Dirty Dozen” list gets released every year disparaging popular, affordable, and more-accessible fruits and veggies. Alongside many groups, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has repeatedly raised questions about the environmental group’s credibility. AFF says the “Dirty Dozen” list lacks science-based findings.
California Cattlemen’s Rancher Technical Assistance Program Part 2
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Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for part two of my conversation with California Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program, who spoke with me at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association April Meeting.
The U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China
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The U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China
California Cattlemen's Rancher Technical Assistance Program
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I’m joined by California Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program, who spoke with me at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association April Meeting.
Grape Wise Report... Prepare for Bloom
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With today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, I’m Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today. We are joined by James Schaeffer, Helena Product Specialist for California and Arizona.
Consumer Price Index on the Rise… Again
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Inflation continues to rise as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports year-over-year inflation in March was 8.5 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan says we’re seeing the highest level of inflation in 40 years.
Latest WASDE Slightly Disappointing for Wheat and Corn
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On Friday USDA released its April Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, commonly known as the WASDE report. Changes this month are normally focused on U.S. old crop demand and South American production. For this year, the March and April reports also hold more interest given the potential impacts from Ukraine and Russia.
White House Releases Rural Playbook
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The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which will benefit rural communities. It is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, sending billions of dollars to rural communities across the country.
Biden Announces E15 Summer Sales
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An announcement from the White House allows for summer sales of E15. The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a national emergency waiver allowing gasoline blended at the higher rate of fifteen percent ethanol from June 1 to September 15.
Railway Supply Chain Issues Impact Agriculture
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Railways are a vital piece of the supply chain and are usually a cost-effective and reliable way to get agricultural goods to their destination. However, supply chain issues have led to an increase in unfilled rail car orders and the costs of railway shipping, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch.
Weather Concerns Drive Commodity Price Movement
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Disruptive weather events across agriculture regions are a major part of commodity price movement. Nutrien Ag Solutions chief atmospheric scientist Eric Snodgrass says he’s waiting to see if mild moisture persists.
New Dairy Innovation Technology
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Today’s dairy farms look much different than they did a decade ago. With the pace of technology and scientific innovation, that’s sure to be the case for the next 10 years, as well.
Ag Helps Push 2021 U.S. Exports to China to a Record Level
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The U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China. After bottoming out in 2019 because of the trade war, American goods exported to China hit an all-time high last year of $149.2 billion. Craig Allen, president of the U.S.-China Business Council, says agriculture was the top category of exports to China in 2021.
Emergency Livestock Relief Program
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According to the USDA, Livestock producers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Program will soon have extra assistance. Producers will receive emergency relief payments for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021 through the Farm Service Agency’s new Emergency Livestock Relief Program. Gloria Montaño-Greene, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation...