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.
China Bans Meat Exports from California Facility
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China has banned meat exports from a California cold storage facility near the Port of Oakland after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found in beef shipments
Positive Aspirations for Mexico's New President
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Mexico elected Claudia Sheinbaum as their new president, and many ag leaders are hopeful that she and her administration will make decisions that benefit their ag trade relationship with the U.S.
Success in the Apricot Balancing Act
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After years of removing trees, California’s remaining apricot growers say they have found a balance between supply and demand, allowing the crop to be profitable.
Improving the Management of Grazing on Federal Lands
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Two U.S. senators have now introduced bipartisan legislation that they say will support ranchers who rely upon federal lands to graze their livestock.
Water Rights 101
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New documents from State Water Resources Control Board aim to improve understanding of water rights holders as to their rights and reporting requirements.
Dairy Plight Highlights Traceability Needs
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Gene Noem, U.S. Meat Export Federation, explains that trust is paramount in getting buy-in from industry on animal disease traceability.
Dairy Industry Stands Against Food Insecurity
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In honor of June as National Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board has announced a partnership with Raley's Food For Families program to deliver milk and dairy foods to nourish families in need.
Encouraging Kids to Dig in the Dirt
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“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” is a cumulative-style picture book that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of soil and how things grow.
Market Calls for More Weight on Cattle
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Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO, says we're seeing strong economic signals to put more weight on each animal.
No New Taxes... Except This One
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Amid effort to avoid raising taxes, the California Farm Bureau responds to Governor Newsom's proposal to increase the mill tax levied on pesticides.
A Focus on Vaccines
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As the H5N1 “avian flu” continues to tighten its grip, the United States and European Union are now taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines.
Taming the Carbon Credit Wild West
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The Biden Administration released just this week new principles for “High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets,” providing what it says are clear incentives and guardrails go ensure that this market drives ambitious and credible climate action and economic opportunity.
Cattle Industry KPIs
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Randy Black, CattleFax CEO, says we're seeing the number of heifers being placed on feed slow down. That means the U.S beef cattle herd is neither liquidating nor expanding.
A Deep Dive into Strawberry Research
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Videos are now available from the California Strawberry Commission’s Production Research Meeting held in Santa Maria earlier this month.
Like Milk and Race Cars, Some Things Are Better Together
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The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 just happened on Sunday – and one of the traditions it’s known for includes handing an ice-cold glass bottle of milk to the winning driver.
The Race is On for Agriculture in Sonoma
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The “Farm to Finish Line” event at Sonoma Raceway will celebrate California’s rich agricultural heritage and offer a fun and educational experience for fans of all ages.
Governor's Budget Cuts Prompt Water Worries
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The California Farm Bureau is urging the administration to restore a $500 million discretionary funding cut as soon as possible to ensure water resilience.
Big Money for Blueberry Exports
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The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is announcing that they’ve been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to expand export opportunities for U.S.A. blueberries.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
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Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
North American Beef Orgs Stand Together
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The NCBA, along with its Canadian and Mexican counterparts, have signed a joint statement pledging to work together.
California Pork (Laws) Still Top of Mind
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"The next state regulation might not necessarily be on pork," says Chase Adams of the National Pork Producers Council. "It could be on beef production or any other livestock production.”
Acronym Soup: EPA and EVs in DC
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EPA chief Michael Regan got an earful during a recent Senate hearing on electric vehicles and the administration’s push to further their use by means of regulation.
Dairy Group Cheers House Farm Bill
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Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, is commending House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson for including language in the House farm bill regarding the Class 1 mover.
A Banner California Almond Production Forecast
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The 2024 California Almond Forecast, recently released by USDA NASS, shows almond production up 21% compared to last year.