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.
Your August Recess Homework
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Each year, members of Congress take time during the month of August to return to their home districts and hear directly from constituents.
The State of California Agriculture
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The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will bring together rural appraisers, financial institutions and agricultural associations to hear updates on market trends and the farm economy on Tuesday, August 6.
Cattle Implants: Do They Pay?
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Today we are rounding out a three-part discussion on how to get cattle buyers to pay more for your calves.
Horns, Frames, and Genetics
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What is the relationship between these variables in your calves and what the cattle buyer is willing to pay?
The Importance of Preconditioning
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As we kick off our three-part series focused on adding value to your calves, we dive into the importance of a good preconditioning program.
The Importance of Preconditioning
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As we kick off our three-part series focused on adding value to your calves, we dive into the importance of a good preconditioning program.
Round of Methane Reduction Grants Opens
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Have aspirations of reducing methane emissions on your dairy or livestock operation? Listen up! The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now open for grant applications that’ll help in the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that do just that.
NOAA Satellites to Assist with Wildfires
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USDA has now announced additional steps to safeguard western communities in the face of increasingly dangerous and intense wildfires
Drones: The Good, The Bad, The Spooky
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Legislation making its way through Congress seeks to effectively ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the U.S. due to the security risks.
Discussion Continues on USDA FMMO Update
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Erica Maedke, vice president of insights at Ever.Ag, sees potential challenges in recommendations that came out from the USDA on July 1.
RIFA Infestation Rings Alarm Bells in Western California
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The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, in the Montecito area.
Evolving Trends of Dairy Sales
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Cheese, butter, and yogurt are fueling category growth, along with new dairy-based products designed to capitalize on convenience, health, and snacking trends.
Chevron Deference 101
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The headlines are screaming "Chevron deference." What's it mean to you and agriculture? We take a simplified look.
Unlucky Number 13
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The H5N1 avian influenza had now been found in over 150 U.S. dairy herds spread over thirteen states.
Snack Attack: What New Flavors are Trending?
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Continuously sour candy and sustainable fish jerky made the 2024 trending list.
A Health & Wellness Snack Attack
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Health and wellness have become significant factors influencing snack choices with many opting for foods that are lower in calories, preservatives, and sugar.
Gradual Overhaul of U.S. School Meals Now Underway
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July 1 has come and gone and, with its passing, updated nutrition standards for school meals are now in effect.
Mandating Work Safety in High Heat
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Heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and poses severe risks like heat stroke, especially for workers in agriculture
Beef Exports Up in Value, Down in Volume
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Where’s the beef? While less of it went overseas in May, what did go was worth more.
The Ever-Unfolding Story of California's Prop 12
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided not to reconsider its earlier ruling that deemed Proposition 12 as constitutional.
5,000 More Dairy Cows and a Decline in Cheese Stocks
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We’re talking milk stocks on today’s program following up on recent data from the U.S. milk production report which indicates a slight year-over-year decrease.
A Harry Potter Farm Bill
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Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says maybe Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is right when he claims the House committee-passed farm bill uses “Harry Potter” style ‘invisible cloaking’ to hide its true costs.
USDA Proposes Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Order
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Roger Cryan, chief economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the changes are a mixed bag.