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Supply Chain Issues Need More Solutions
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Supply chain issues continue to take legislative priority as America faces potential long-term consequences. Congressman Ron Kind says just nine companies dominate trans-pacific shipping, and have increased shipping rates of 1,000 percent in the last 12 months.
CA Cattle Producers… Stay Vigilant in this Heat
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Although California livestock producers are used to the effects summer heat has on their animals… taking that extra step and preparing for higher temps could be the difference between life and death… literally.
Weed Control Despite Delayed Planting
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Cool and wet conditions slowed spring planting progress in parts of farm country. Kip Jacobs, technical services manager for crop protection company UPL, says farmers can still control yield-robbing weeds when planting starts slowly.
AFBF Welcomes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
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President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.
Western Cattle Groups Concerned Over Govt. Intervention
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Cattle groups have concerns about the federal government getting involved in issues between beef producers and meat packers.
New Legislation to Prevent China From Buying Farmland
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A new bill being introduced into congress would stop China from buying any more land in California, or anywhere else in the nation.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 2
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USDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us again for this two-part series to talk about new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 1
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USDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us for this two-part series to talk about a new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 1
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USDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us for this two-part series to talk about a new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
Grape Wise Report: Vine Stress before Veraison
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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 Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
Record-Breaking Fuel Prices to Linger
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Fuel prices have jumped considerably during the past couple of weeks, with gasoline prices and diesel prices moving anywhere from 15-25 cents higher and even more than that in other parts of the country. GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan joins us.
Poor Range Conditions to Impact Cattle Numbers and Price
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The Livestock Information Center’s Director and Senior Agricultural Economist Katelyn McCullock is concerned about what poor conditions will mean for beef cow numbers down the road.
What CA Growers Can Do to Help Pollinators
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Iowa Honey Producers Association President Jason Foley joins us to talk about what we can do to help pollinator growth.
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.
Crop Insects to Look for in June
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Crops are in the ground, which means, now is the time for farmers to pay close attention to some of the insects that might be infesting fields. University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says… the insects that farmers should watch out for will vary per crop.
Ethanol Groups Want Permanent E15 Waivers
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President Biden lifted the summertime E15 driving restrictions. Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor says the president’s decision was a major victory for American drivers and the nation’s energy security.
Farm Labor Crisis Continues: New H2A Data
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Most sectors of U.S. agriculture still faces labor shortages, new data confirms. Veronica Nigh, a senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers have talked for at least a decade about a tight farm labor market.
CA State Fair Expands Wine Garden
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A bit more news on the California State Fair. As the country begins to open up following the pandemic, the state fair is expanding its opportunity for the wine experience.
CA State Fair Changes Livestock Exhibition
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As the country begins to open up following the pandemic, the state fair is shifting the way it conducts the livestock show. California State Fair CEO Rick Pickering joins us to talk about some of those changes.
Vilsack: More Diversity Could Prevent Future Formula Shortages
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Last show Corryn covered what’s being done currently to stock grocery store shelves again. This time, she's going to dive a little deeper. Let’s start with why this happened.
CA Dairies Will Help With Baby Formula Shortage
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The Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services to get safe infant formula on store shelves as quickly as possible.
CA’s Farmer Veteran Coalition Donations Reaches Record-Breaking High
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The Farmer Veteran Coalition announced nearly half million dollars given in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
Say Cheese! State Fair Competition Back After Pandemic
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California State Fair CEO Rick Pickering joins us today to talk about the success of the event center’s cheese competition.
Dairy Groups Call for Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada Part 2
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American dairy groups are calling on the U.S. government to implement retaliatory tariffs on Canada over its dairy policies. Thank you for joining us again for part two, Senior Vice President for Trade Policy National Milk Producers Federation Shawna Morris is back on to chat with us more on this topic.