California Ag Today
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Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
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Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
FMC Friday How to Manage Leaf Footed Plant Bugs and Green Stink Bugs
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Joining us this week is Eric Castner, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC. Castner is here to chat with us about how to manage growing populations of leaf-footed plant bugs and green stink bugs.
Dairyman and Farmers Among the First to Repair Flood Damage
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After debris from recent forest fires helped devastate culverts and bridges during the floods, the very first to jump into action could potentially face backlash from the state.
Waters Littered with Post-Fire Debris Added Plugs to the Flood
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This is part three of our four-part series. Last episode Tricia mentioned Tulare’s creeks and smaller water ways weren’t prepared for the volume and speed of water coming from larger rivers. She says what the water is transporting off the mountains, adds to the damage.
Tulare Producers Still Feeling the Damages from Spring Floods
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This is part two of our four-part series where we are going to dive into a big issue impacting Tulare county producers this spring... floods.
California Farm Bureau Highlight: Tulare County
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In this four-part series, we’re going to hear from Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler, who does a great job at outlining how one of the top agriculture counties in the nation, is handling one of the most tumultuous springs in modern California history.
FMC Friday Start Watching for Naval Orange Worms
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Joining us this week is Eric Castner, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC Castner is here to chat with us about the importance of staying on top of Naval Orange Worm eggs starting now, throughout the season.
Farmers Business Network Offering Bridge Loans
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Thanks to the time it takes to complete an appraisal, purchasing farm land can take up to 90 days to close. Farmers Business Network announced today it has a new tool to help buyers expedite that process. FBN Finance General Manager Dan English.
New CASE IH Partnership Providing Technician Training for CA Students
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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.
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.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
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In the midst of a very wet spring here in California, don’t forget all the green lush covering the hills of your community will eventually turn into fuel for wildfires.
FMC Friday How to Manage Leaf Footed Plant Bugs and Green Stink Bugs
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Joining us this week is Eric Castner, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC. Castner is here to chat with us about how to manage growing populations of leaf-footed plant bugs and green stink bugs.
Farmers Business Network Offering Bridge Loans
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Thanks to the time it takes to complete an appraisal, purchasing farm land can take up to 90 days to close. Farmers Business Network announced today it has a new tool to help buyers expedite that process. FBN Finance General Manager Dan English.
Owner Applied Numbers Could Prevent Property Loss
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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.
Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
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Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress.
Ag Tech Spotlight: RanchBot Water Monitoring System
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If you spend a lot of time checking water troughs, this monitoring technology could save you some hours.RanchBot Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Coppin is with us to highlight some key features of their water monitoring technology.
FMC Friday Protect your Grapes
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Joining us this week is Kate Walker, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC. Walker is here to chat with us about the importance of protecting your vines during pruning season.
NASA Wants Producers to Drive Climate Solutions
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Bradley Dorn, Program Manager for the agriculture area in NASA’s Applied Research Program says NASA has been using satellites to look at agriculture on earth for the past 50 years.
Helena Agri Offering Tailored Management Program
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Today we are joined by Christina White, Western Division AGRIntelligence Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
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Although it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
Farm Labor Gap Won’t Close Without Grassroots Action
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Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
FMC Friday How to Manage Leaf Footed Plant Bugs and Green Stink Bugs
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Joining us this week is Eric Castner, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC. Castner is here to chat with us about how to manage growing populations of Leaf Footed Plant Bugs and Green Stink Bugs.
Helena Agri Offering Tailored Nutrient Program
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We are joined by Christina White, Western Division AGRIntelligence Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises. Christina, we know Helena spends a lot of time researching nutrient management across the country.
Owner Applied Numbers Could Prevent Property Loss
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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.