California Ag Today
Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
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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.
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During the Senate Agriculture Committee's hearing on Artificial Intelligence and innovation into American agriculture, Senator and Chair Debbie Stabenow pointed to agriculture's role in technology.
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Despite the recent snowfall and chilly temperatures, the possibility of persistent dry conditions remains. This insight comes from Shane Hubbard, a research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He sheds light on the influence of the ongoing El Niño event on weather patterns in the lower 48.
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Some farmers in the Golden State are worried about being priced out. James Gallagher, a California Representative calls the situation a theme of regulations and rules.
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Precision agriculture has evolved significantly and is poised for rapid development. According to Matt Olson, Precision Ag Manager at John Deere, those outside the farming community may not fully grasp the extent of automation on American farms today.
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California's Prop 12 went into effect in the New Year, adding to the uncertainty in the pork market. Bernt Nelson, Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, discusses the current conditions in the pork market.
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Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast.
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Foreign ownership of farmland is a concern, with some states taking an active role. Three-point one percent of privately held farmland has foreign ownership and there is a question of whether it's a national or state level issue. Director of the Ag Law Center, Harrison Pittman says it’s both.
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CHS, a major agricultural cooperative, prioritizes renewable fuels and trade negotiations in the coming year, according to Will Stafford, Director of Federal Affairs.
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Thank you for joining us for part two. The National Agricultural Law Center, based in Arkansas, called 2023 a year for significant developments and changes on the legal front in the ag industry. Harrison Pittman, director of the Ag Law Center, walks us through a few issues to watch for in 2024.
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The agricultural economy's outlook in 2024 is somewhat less positive than in 2023. Experts note the upcoming year isn't entirely gloomy and may see a return to a more typical state.
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The National Agricultural Law Center, based in Arkansas, called 2023 a year for significant developments and changes on the legal front in the ag industry. Harrison Pittman, director of the Ag Law Center, walks us through a few issues to watch for in 2024.
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As California authorities intensify efforts to reduce natural gas consumption in the state, the demand for alternative energy sources is on the rise. Recent shifts in supply dynamics have brought about a significant alteration in the traditional relationship between crude oil prices and propane markets.
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Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast. California ranking as the fourth-leading state in the nation for red meat production plays a significant role in this dynamic landscape. Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, suggests that the outlook is more favorable for U.S. pork.
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California’s Prop 12 goes into effect with the new year on January 1. It becomes California state law during a time of already great uncertainty in the pork market. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson talks about the current pork market conditions.
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Despite initial uncertainties due to stormy weather leading to a delayed harvest, California wine grape growers are celebrating the end to a successful year in 2023. Gino DiCaro from the Wine Institute provides an overview of the thriving wine grape growing industry in the Golden State.
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California’s Proposition 12 was already having a negative impact before the new year begins. Scott Hays, President of the National Pork Producers Council, says Prop 12 is not what it was marketed to be.
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Precision agriculture has come a long way in recent years and will continue to develop quickly. Matt Olson, Precision Ag Manager for John Deere, says off-farm folks might not know how much automation there is on American farms today.
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The year 2023 has been eventful in the financial markets. Economist Dan Basse from AgResource Company suggests the possibility of a market turnaround in early 2024.
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In the last few years federal, state, and local entities have deployed billions into broadband funding to help close the nation’s digital divide.
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The USDA introduces an online application for Direct Loan customers, aiming to enhance convenience for U.S. producers, according to USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small.
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Experts say Prop 12 violates USMCA, will the impending animal confinement legislation impact international trade? Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council Stephen Heckbert says the language of the new legislation isn’t clear, and producers, legislators, and the federal government seem to be confused on how enacting Prop 12 will even be possible.
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The ag economy faced challenges in 2023. What lies ahead in 2024? Dave Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights discusses key factors they'll monitor in the coming year.
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Significant drought is impacting water levels in the Panama Canal, forcing bulk grain shippers to take alternative trade routes to avoid delays. Vessels coming from the U.S. Golf Coast to Asia are opting for longer routes and increased fright expenses to steer clear of congestions and record-breaking transit fees in the Panama Canal.