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USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
CA FFA Ag Issues Team Competes at National Convention
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More than 60 thousand ag students are back at home following the National FFA Convention last week. I spoke with Gridley FFA student Becca Hamman, who traveled with her team from California to Indiana for the annual convention.
Labor Shortages Stunt CA Ag Growth
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An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California’s ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.
Farm Safety During California Harvest
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You might be listening to this in the cab of a tractor, hard at work to finish harvesting. But before you put it in high gear and rush down rows or fields, let’s take a minute to remember the importance of farm safety.
More on the 2022 National FFA Convention
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As the 2022 FFA National Convention kicks off, it’s a great time to highlight the value of agriculture education, guiding the next generation of producers, ranchers, and agriculture leaders.
Don’t Skip Farm Safety During Harvest
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Harvest is a busy time of year, and often a rush against mother nature to get all the crops out of the field. However, it’s important to stop and think about your safety and the safety of others.
The 2022 National FFA Convention Kicks Off
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As the 2022 FFA National Convention kicks off, it’s a great time to highlight the value of agriculture education, guiding the next generation of producers, ranchers, and agriculture leaders.
Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
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According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Cattlemen Urge EPA to Wait for Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is urging the Biden administration to press pause on a new Waters of the U.S. rule.
Parts Shortage Leaves Ag Manufacturers Playing Catch-Up
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Ag manufacturers continue to struggle for parts to assemble their products. Dr. Kanlaya Barr is director of corporate economics with John Deere.
Exchange Your Crop Byproducts for Electricity
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California ag producers pay the most for electricity compared to those in any other state. With production costs already at an all-time high, one renewable energy company says it can offer relief by converting your biomass waste into electricity.a
NPPC ARGUES AGAINST CA PROP 12 BEFORE SUPREME COURT
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The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation presented oral arguments against California’s Proposition 12 before the Supreme Court. The groups challenged the constitutionality of the proposition because it attempts to regulate commerce outside of California’s borders.
Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
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According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Cattlemen Urge EPA to Wait for Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is urging the Biden administration to press pause on a new Waters of the U.S. rule.
Better Days for CA Cattle Producers
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Despite a troublesome past couple of years for the cattle industry across the nation, one economist says producers can expect better days ahead.
CAPCA Meeting 2022: AgroLiquid on Fertilizer Prices, Regulation, and Water
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I spoke with AgroLiquid West Region Sales Ergonomist Abe Isaak at the annual meeting for the California Association of Pest Control Advisors.
How Inflation Reduction Legislation Impacts Producers
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Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
Parts Shortage Leaves Ag Manufacturers Playing Catch-Up
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Ag manufacturers continue to struggle for parts to assemble their products. Dr. Kanlaya Barr is director of corporate economics with John Deere. She spoke at the recent Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City and says maintaining steady production output… is like playing game.
Trade Your Crop Byproducts for Electricity
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California ag producers pay the most for electricity compared to those in any other state. With production costs already at an all-time high, one renewable energy company says it can offer relief by converting your biomass waste into electricity.
Where Does Wheat Fall in the Next Farm Bill?
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As Congress prepares for the next Farm Bill, the National Association of Wheat Growers is out with their 2023 priorities.
Lookout for Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Tulare
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Back in March, a California Department of Ag surveyor took samples from a residential citrus orchard in Tulare. That surveyor sent the samples to a CDFA lab, then on to USDA… it wasn’t long before suspicions were confirmed. A glaring result… Tulare county had the first detection of the Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus.
Cattle Folks Can Expect Better Days Ahead
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Despite a troublesome past couple of years for the cattle industry across the nation, one economist says producers can expect better days ahead.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Protect Bees
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Researchers on the west coast put the power of artificial intelligence to good use to protect bees from pesticides.