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.
Eradication! Celebration! Goodbye, Fruit Fly!
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In a significant victory for California agriculture, USDA APHIS, alongside the California Department of Food and Agriculture and County Agricultural Commissioners, have announced the eradication of all invasive fruit fly populations from the state
Gathering Wild Horses Next Door
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A surging population of wild horses in Nevada is being scaled back due to water availability concerns.
New Zealand Enters the Collared Cattle Chat
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“Halter technology is a powerful system that helps users precisely manage pasture to lift the performance of your grazing animals,” says Craig Piggot, founder and CEO of Halter.
CA Wins Specialty Crop Block Grant Lotto
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The USDA has announced funding for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, with California receiving $23.3 million of the $72.9 million awarded nationwide
Chinese Purchase of U.S. Grain Terminal Raises Alarms
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According to the most recent USDA report on Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land, foreign entities controlled over 43.4 million acres of U.S. agricultural land as of December 31, 2022. T
Study Shows the Value of Livestock Grazing
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A study out from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is now confiring the value of livestock grazing as a tool to protect western rangelands from wildfires.
Challenge and Opportunity in CA Cannabis Industry
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While crop losses overwhelm small-scale cannabis farmers in California, opportunities could open up at state-run farmers markets.
Reduced Production, Higher Prices Hard on Beef Exports
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U.S. beef exports fell by 4.5% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, continuing a downward trend from a 14.3% year-over-year decrease in 2023.
Agriculture and the Presidential Campaign
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As the presidential campaign heats up, so does the reaction to everything said by the candidates. Today we’re focused on the Democratic ticket where recent political rhetoric blamed the meat and poultry industry for rising meat prices.
Working to Create a Profitable Walnut Market
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Almond orchards removed, supply down, prices up…right? Well, maybe not according to recent information out from RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness highlighted by the California Farm Bureau
Good News for Almond Production and Insurance!
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USDA NASS has the 2024 crop up 13% from last year while the Almond Board of California cheers new news in the world of almond insurance.
U.S. Dairy Asks Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Barriers
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The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council are asking the U.S. government to leverage all available tools if Colombia implements countervailing tariffs on U.S. milk powder exports.
Getting Involved in BLM Public Lands Rule Implementation
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The Bureau of Land Management has announced its intent to develop a Federal Advisory Committee to engage the public and help inform the BLM’s implementation of the Rule.
California Under Microscope with Pesticide Labeling
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A coalition of attorneys general is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products across the country
Estimating the Size of the U.S. Cattle Herd
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Without the July 1 Cattle Inventory Report from USDA, analysts are using historical context and recent on-feed reports to estimate the herd size.
The 1..2..3.. of Farm and Ranch Transition
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The “Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Land Transfer Training” curriculum helps to face a pressing need as almost 300 million acres of American agricultural lands are expected to change hands in the coming decades.
Discrimination Lawsuit Triggers USDA Payments
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The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.
Hot-Hot-Hot into Autumn
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Summer heat is expected to last well into Autumn across much of America. That means an increased risk of wildfires and severe weather.
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.