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New Water Ruling Could Ease Restrictions for Producers
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All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act. As Justice Samuel Alito puts simply in his Majority Opinion, he says the EPA’s interpretation of its powers went “too far.”
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.
Be Grape Wise with CoRoN Metra
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With another special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, this is Corryn La Rue of the Ag Information Network with California Ag Today. We are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS
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On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.
USMEF Meat Market Update
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An update from the U.S. Meat Export Federation on a favorable meat market in 2023… USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom…
Be Grape Wise with Nitrogen During the Wine Grape Bloom
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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 from the Western Division to talk about wine grapes and nitrogen.
Farm Labor Reform Needs 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.
Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS
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On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.
Is the OFF Act a Trojan Horse for Extremist Groups?
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Lawmakers introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, aimed at reforming the federal checkoff system. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall responds.
Supreme Court Says EPA's WOTUS Rule Went "Too Far"
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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. Act, known as WOTUS. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that land owned by an Idaho family was not subject to the Clean Water Act... setting a positive precedence for rural America.
All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act. As Justice Samuel Alito puts simply in his Majority Opinion, he says the EPA’s interpretation of its pow
Read More 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.
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Against WOTUS… What Does That Mean?
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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. Act, known as WOTUS. As Justice Samuel Alito puts simply in his Majority Opinion, he says the EPA’s interpretation of its powers went “too far.”
Is the OFF Act a Trojan Horse for Extremist Groups?
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Lawmakers introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, aimed at reforming the federal checkoff system. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall responds.
Waters Littered with Post-Fire Debris Added Plugs to the Flood
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Diving into some of the issues facing Tulare county producers this spring, we are joined again by Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler.
Tulare Producers Still Feeling the Damages from Spring Floods
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Diving into some of the issues facing Tulare county producers this spring, we are joined again by Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
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Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for our weekly FMC Friday report! This FMC Friday is brought to you by Altacor eVo insect control powered by Rynaxypyr active. Don’t let Lepidopteran pests go unpunished.
Dairymen and Farmers Among the First to Repair Flood Damage
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We are joined again by Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler. 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.
Is the OFF Act a Trojan Horse for Extremist Groups?
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Lawmakers last week introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, aimed at reforming the federal checkoff system. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall responds.
Farm Bureau Highlight: Tulare County
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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.
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.
FMC Friday Start Watching for Naval Orange Worms
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Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for our weekly FMC Friday report! This FMC Friday is brought to you by Altacor eVo insect control powered by Rynaxypyr active. Don’t let Lepidopteran pests go unpunished.
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.
California’s Hydrology Makes for Uncertain Reserves
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Record-breaking rain and snow hammers California on the heels of the three driest years in Golden State record. With full reservoirs and snowpack on nearly every mountain range in the drought-ridden state, U.S. Drought Monitor says less than half of California remains under drought conditions.
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.