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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Many farmers wondering about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says propane suppliers are well-equipped to meet demand this fall.
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Western producers face a heavy burden this fall as they consider the weight of fuel prices, supply chain issues, inflation, drought, and so much more. Pioneer Agronomy Manager Dan Berning joins us to explain how you can prepare for next year.
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For many high schools in California, class is back in session. Now is a good time to talk to your kids about what their next year in FFA or 4-H is going to look like.
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California farmers weigh their future options if surface water becomes unavailable for irrigation. Stuart Woolf is President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, which grows almonds and other crops. Woolf says they do have options when it comes to not having enough water.
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Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
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Researchers on the west coast put the power of artificial intelligence to good use to protect bees from pesticides.
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California vegetable growers can now use BASF Cevya fungicide following the Department of Pesticide Regulations’ green light.
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High fuel prices have many farmers worried about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says propane suppliers are well-equipped to meet demand this fall.
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Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
However, the Washington Policy Center’s Initiative on Ag Director, Pam Lewison says producers already do a lot of the things they’re calling for.
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In part two of this series, Corryn La Rue speaks with California Department of Water Resources environmental project manager Carrie Buckman. In their conversation, Buckman covers the potential negative and positive impacts of the Delta Conveyance Project.
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California Department of Water Resources released the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project. The proposed infrastructure plan would divert Sierra Nevada water from the Delta, to Southern California for farmland and residential use.
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California vegetable growers can now use BASF Cevya fungicide following the Department of Pesticide Regulations’ green light.
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NASA earth science division director Karen St. Germain… a leading topic of discussion? The common-sense marriage of the agriculture industry and NASA. St. Germain joins us to explain more…
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Thanks to research at the University of California Davis, strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could be greatly reduced. Researchers say they have discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soil-borne disease.
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With today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, Corryn La Rue is joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
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Certified PCA and Crop Advisor with Precision Laboratories Michael Terry joins us to talk about how to navigate low water supply and high fertilizer costs this year.
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Now is the time to fill your fuel tanks and get your diesel needs secured for fall. Jason Schwantz, the senior vice president of refined fuels at CHS says prices will hike back up come fall, and fuel inventory is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
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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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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.
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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.
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Researchers on the west coast put the power of artificial intelligence to good use to protect bees from pesticides.
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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.
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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.
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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.