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Experts Say Propane Will “Always Have a Place in the Energy Conversation”
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Welcome back to our Propane talks this week. Joining us again, Propane Education Research Council’s Michael Newland says the industry continues to invent new ways to use the clean-burning fuel.
Propane Inventories Reach Five-Year High, Stabilizes Prices
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With California leadership waging war against natural gas usage in the golden state, demand for alternative sources of energy soar.
Monitoring Acreage Distribution and Agricultural Debt in 2024
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The agricultural economy hit some bumps in the road during 2023. What does 2024 potentially look like? Dave Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights talks about some of the things they’ll be watching next year.
Anticipated Water Struggles Forecast Extending Into 2024
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The dramatic shift between drought and floods was notable for western producers this year. Drew Lerner, Senior Agricultural Meteorologist at World Weather Inc., indicates that the narrative for 2023 traces back three years.
Part Two: Senators on Using Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
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Welcome back to our miniseries on Artificial Intelligence. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says as the USDA looks into this technology, American leaders needs to recognize the significant risk it imposes and show caution with implementing it.
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.