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Senators on Using Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture… “It’s already here.”
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The Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a hearing on A.I. and innovation into American agriculture. In her opening statement, Michigan Senator and Chair Debbie Stabenow pointed to agriculture's role in technology.
USDA Survey Suggests Farm Labor Expenses Will Increase in 2024
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The USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.
Part 2: USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on Trade
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The subject of trade consistently holds significance for agriculture. According to Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, "one priority area for the administration is to build trust with and within the global trading system."
USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on Trade
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The subject of trade consistently holds significance for agriculture. According to Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, commodity trade serves not only to support farmers but also...
You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
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In spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
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In spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
Drought Forecast Expected to Drag into 2024
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The whiplash western producers experienced between drought and floods this year was significant. Drew Lerner, Senior Agricultural Meteorologist with World Weather Inc., says the 2023 story began three years ago.
American Seed Trade Association at NAFB
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Join us in welcoming Andy LeVigne!
American Seed Trade Association at NAFB
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Join us in welcoming Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association to talk about the state of the industry.
CME Group on Prop 12
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Join us for my chat with CME Group's Makenzie Billings at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City.
Part Two: California Cattlemen’s Association on Senate Bill 389
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Welcome back to our miniseries on Senate Bill 389. Despite California Cattlemen’s Association’s initial opposition, the group later shifted its stance to neutral by the session's end, and the bill was ultimately signed into law by Governor Newsom.
California Cattlemen’s Association on Senate Bill 389
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Let's delve into Senate Bill 389, a measure initially opposed by the California Cattlemen’s Association. Despite CCA's initial opposition, the group later shifted its stance to neutral by the session's end, and the bill was ultimately signed into law by Governor Newsom.
High Interest Rates are Not Affecting Land Sales
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With harvest wrapping up many producers experience a fluctuation in yield totals. Doug Hensley with Hertz Farm Management says it's been an overall solid year.
Congress Extends Farm Bill, Avoiding Dust-Bowl Era Fallback Legislation
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This week leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees have come to an agreement to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 30, 2024.
CA Farm Bureau: New Laws Simplifies Pesticide Spray Licensing
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California Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1016 into law, which will streamline the process of getting a license to fly a drone for pesticide application. San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett tells us what that bill means for California agriculture.
Blueberries See Decline in Availability for the First Time in Ten Years
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Thanks to an El Nino bringing a warmer winter and delayed harvest, Rabobank Research experts says the top blueberry country in the world is seeing a significant drop in yields.
White House ‘Investing in Rural America’ Tour
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President Biden and Ag Secretary Vilsak kicked off their Investing in Rural America tour late last month. The White House’s Senior Advisor for Rural Engagement Will McIntee joins us.
California's Top Commodity to See Continued Uncertainty
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Recent years show significant market changes for California's top commodity. According to Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst at Terrain, these shifts have affected production, exports, pricing, and other factors, prompting the dairy industry to adapt and innovate.
Law Streamlines Drone Operator Licensing for Pesticide Spraying
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California Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1016 into law, which will streamline the process of getting a license to fly a drone for pesticide application.
The Massive Undertaking of Federal Milk Marketing Orders Update
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Fresh leadership in dairy groups during the establishment and growth of potential new Federal Milk Marketing Orders remains a tedious and complicated task, experts say.
Farm Bill Renewal Not Happening in 2023
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With the federal government shutdown looming, experts say the Farm Bill won’t make it to the finish line before 2024.
What Exactly is the FAIR Plan Insurance?
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Californian homeowners who can't find insurance in the private market have the option of the FAIR Plan, which serves as a last-resort provider of fire coverage. More from SLO Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett.
SLO Farm Bureau: Changes in CA Insurance Legislation Hopes to Bolster Coverage
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California Farm Bureau has had some wins this year at the state legislative session, some of which include changes to property insurance legislation. The new plan is supposed to shore up the insurance market for homeowners.
Will There be More Instability for the 2024 Outlook
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With wars and the weather throwing curve balls at all commodity prices, Dan Basse, ag economist and president of AgResource Company, gives us his best guess on what 2024 will look like.