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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.
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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With today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, we are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
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A new insect control has received a supplemental label in California… targeting codling moth, navel orange worm, and peach twig borer in tree nuts.
Curious Plot expert issa Qandah joins us to expand on that.
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s first WOTUS roundtable Monday failed to address clear rules for farmers, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF government affairs senior director Courtney Briggs, says the first roundtable lacked diversity needed to discuss WOTUS.
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As congress discusses the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, dairy producers in California keep an eye out for carbon market legislation. Joining us, dairy expert Rick Naerebout.
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California livestock producers could have access to Asian markets if talks with trading partners in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework go well.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.