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University of California Adds Two to Ag Research and Record HPAI Bird Deaths
The Agribusiness Update
The University of California adds UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced to list of agricultural experiment stations, and a record number of domestic birds die in 2021 from bird flu.
World Pear Day Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
World Pear Day is Saturday and Pear Bureau Northwest International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa tells about the month-long celebration of pears.
Ain't No Small Talk About Weather
Southeast Regional Ag News
We share recent highlights from "Weather Wizard" Eric Snodgrass.
World Pear Day Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
World Pear Day is Saturday and Pear Bureau Northwest International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa tells about the month-long celebration of pears.
California Citrus Greening Research and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California look for citrus greening disease, and for the first time the Census of Agriculture will collect data from hemp farmers.
The Lame Duck Period Could Make or Break H2A Reform
California Ag Today
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Like I mentioned in my other shows this week, I want to point out I have a very resilient flu right now so that is why I sound a little gruff and stuffy today. However, one thing I’m sure all of you can appreciate, rain or shine, the show goes on.
California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
Pear Export Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest pears have seen many challenges when it comes to exporting, transportation and reaching foreign consumers.
The Lame Duck Period Could Make or Break H2A Reform
California Ag Today
Mykel Bickham, Director of Government Affairs at Edge Dairy Cooperative says the period between elections in November and the new congress in January, known as the Lame Duck period, is a really important time for issues like H2A reform. With the House flipping to republicans, an immigration bill is less likely to pass if it rolls into the new congress.
Small growers impacted by labor shortage
Farm of the Future
Fruit growers Mike and April Clayton say farm labor has been short every year for the past 15 years.
Pear Export Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest pears have seen many challenges when it comes to exporting, transportation and reaching foreign consumers.
California's Cleaner Fleets Regulations and Thanksgiving Dinner Price Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California air regulators consider regulations to phase out big rigs and trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles, and your Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year.
Fate of The Farm Workforce Modernization Act During the Lame Duck Period
California Ag Today
Let’s dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
Curtailment of Colorado River Water and U.S. Sweet Potato Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Federal officials may curtail Colorado River water allotments in California and other states, and we are not the only country enjoying U.S. sweet potatoes.
Gas & Diesel Move Higher and Robust Beef Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices move higher for the first time in a month, and robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season.