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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
The Pineapple Express Threatens Extreme Storms for all of California
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The Pineapple Express, an atmospheric river originating near Hawaii, acts like a fire hose, delivering substantial precipitation to the West Coast.
Prop 12 Will Be Difficult to Overturn, Not Impossible
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California’s Proposition 12 has ignited a flurry of controversy with national and international impacts, will take a lot of work to overturn. California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher explains how that would take place, with the right support from consumers.
ReGrow Israel: Raising Funds for Israel’s Farming Communities Targeted in Hamas Attacks
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ReGrow Israel's Giving Week is February 5-9. It's going to be a week full of fundraising events while hearing from Israeli farming communities impacted by the war.
ReGrow Israel's “Giving Week” is Feb 5-9
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The October attacks resulted in the loss of over $500 million in farmer income, damage to nearly 100,000 acres of farm land, destruction or theft of tractors and planters, and a severe labor crisis with the killing and kidnapping of foreign workers, leading to a shortage of over 10,000 experienced farmworkers.
ReGrow Israel: Raising Funds for Israel’s Farming Communities Targeted in Hamas Attacks
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ReGrow Israel's Giving Week is February 5-9. It's going to be a week full of fundraising events while hearing from Israeli farming communities impacted by the war.
ReGrow Israel: Raising Funds for Israel’s Farming Communities Targeted in Hamas Attacks
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ReGrow Israel's Giving Week is February 5-9. It's going to be a week full of fundraising events while hearing from Israeli farming communities impacted by the war.
California Cattlemen’s Association Outlook on 2024
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Let’s hear from CattleFax’s Patrick Linnell, here’s a snippet from a California Cattlemen’s Podcast episode.
Law Simplifies 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.
Senators on Using Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture… “It’s already here.”
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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.
El Nino Icing Out the Lower 48?
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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.
California Representative Fears Farmers Being Priced Out
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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.
Precision Agriculture on the Advance
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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.
With Stable U.S. Pork Supply Takes Hit from Prop 12
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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.
2024 U.S. Red Meat Exports Forecasts a Varied Outlook
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Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast.
Foreign Farmland Ownership in America
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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.
CHS on the 2024 Farm Bill
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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.
Ag Law Center: Prop 12 is a Key Issue to Watch in 2024
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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.
Market Forecast in the New Year
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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.
Ag Law Center: Key Issues to Watch for in 2024
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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.
Propane Reserves Attain a Five-Year Peak
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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.
Forecast for 2024 U.S. Red Meat Exports Presents a Varied Outlook
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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.
Prop 12 Going Live With Stacked U.S. Pork Supply
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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.
2023 Was a Good Year for California Wine Grape Growers
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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.
Prop 12 is Nothing More than an Activist Power Grab
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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.