California Ag Today
1,057 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFocused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
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Weather and Water Concerns
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBHere are a few relevant ag-related news stories from throughout the state brought to you by the California Farm Bureau.
Farmer Bob's World
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBIvanhoe farmer Bob McKellar wanted to give the public a chance to engage with agriculture by opening Farmer Bob's World.
Cover Crops in Vegetables - Part Two
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBIt can’t be overlooked that to execute on a cover crop strategy is not always easy.
Cover Crops in Vegetables
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBBrennan’s study on the impact of cover crops is now in it’s 18th year, and he says the data is pretty clear.
Citrus Market Update
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBWith the exception of lemons that are still impacted by the loss of food service, most citrus markets have been strong.
Community Collaboration Delivers Vaccine to Farmworkers
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBAs of March 15th, 93% of all farmworkers in Sonoma County had already received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ag Policy Update
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBPolicy updates affecting our state’s farmers and ranchers, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Managing Downy Mildew in Spinach - Part 2
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 2.09 MBResearch initially intended to help organic spinach producers is receiving attention from conventional growers as well.
Managing Downy Mildew in Spinach
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBA three-year research project has found that drip irrigation can reduce the incidents of Downy mildew in spinach.
Farmers Welcome H-2A Reform
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 last week.
Farms to Incubators Book
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBAfter covering stories of agtech as a journalist for several years, Amy Wu decided to write a book about women in agtech.
New Type of Watergrass Challenges Rice Growers
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBThere appears to be a new type of watergrass that is resistant to many of our commonly-used herbicides.
National Dairy FARM Program
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, or FARM program, pivoted their communications this year.
The Almond Doctor Blog
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 2.07 MBOne source of reliable information about farming almonds is www.TheAlmondDoctor.com.
Almonds are Efficient
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 2.08 MBAs almond production in the state has expanded, so have some of the misconceptions about the crop.
Taking Care of our Agricultural Workforce
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBHere are a few updates related to the people who work in agriculture courtesy of the California Farm Bureau.
Winegrape Prices
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe 2020 winegrape crop was at a 10-year low of under 3.5 million tons. So why were overall prices down?
2020 Marks 10-Year Low for California Winegrape Production
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe crush report released last month indicates the total production was a 10-year low of under 3.5 million tons
Food Waste to Fertilizer
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBResearchers at UC Riverside have discovered that certain types of fermented food waste can be used as a fertilizer.
Farm Employee Vaccinations
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBAs the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, it’s of the utmost importance that we prioritize our farm employees.
Sierra Snowpack Slips Further Below Average
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBWeather and impacts from the pandemic continue to present challenges to California farmers.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Revealed
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 2.09 MBFinn and Mojo aim to be as productive as Portola, but with better fruit quality.
COVID-19 Workplace Safety
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBUC Davis will provide safety information to reduce the ongoing risk of contracting COVID-19.
Low Water Allocations for Valley Contractors
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBInitial allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors is 5%.
Bee Health - Part 2
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBTechnology can gather early signals of bee health concerns to catch and solve problems before they lead to colony collapse.
Bee Health - Part 1
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBResearchers at UC Riverside are leading a new effort to stop and reverse a worldwide decline in honeybees.
Off-Ground Harvesting Equipment
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBScott Hermann of TOL, Inc. says his off ground harvesting equipment is ready for mass adoption.
Supplying Produce to Food Banks and Distribution Sites
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe USDA distributes food to disadvantaged Americans through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Supplying Produce to Food Banks and Distribution Sites
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe USDA distributes food to disadvantaged Americans through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Fruit Grower Meetings This Week
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBUCCE is hosting virtual statewide meetings starting tomorrow with prunes followed by cling peaches on Thursday.
Long Term Solutions for Smoke-Affected Vineyards - Part 2
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBThe winegrape industry is making efforts to identify arrangements of how to handle these disasters in the future.
Long Term Solutions for Smoke-Affected Vineyards
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBFires have prompted many in the winegrape industry to rethink how they want to handle smoke-affected vineyards.
Pandemic Impacts on Seed, Labor
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBHere are a few more COVID-19 updates courtesy of the California Farm Bureau.
Hemp as a Leafy Green?
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBResearchers down in Yuma County Arizona are experimenting with hemp as a leafy green, similar to kale or spinach.
Water in the West under the new Administration
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBFamily Farm Alliance Executive Director Dan Keppen sees opportunities to advance the priorities of western producers.
Bridge Over Troubled Water Event
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe Family Farm Alliance is holding their annual meeting this week.
Virtual World Ag Expo
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBOne upside to the virtual format is better access for ag technology companies from around the globe.
Bees Can Apply Biological Fungicide
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBBee Vector Technology has a biological active ingredient that is effective against many diseases and their system is unique.
Rodale Institute California Organic Center
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBCalifornia is one of four regional centers dedicated to growing the organic movement.
Sonoma Vineyard Innovation Through Science
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe Sonoma County Winegrowers recently announced the nation’s first innovation accelerator for the wine industry.
Bringing Vaccine to Farm Employees
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBHere’s an update on a few agricultural stories from around the state, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Everyvine Brings Data and Transparency to Sonoma County Winegrowers
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBThe longtime partnership between the Sonoma Winegrowers and everyvine helps differentiate vineyards.
Mental Health Resources for Farmers
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe American Farm Bureau has compiled resources on a website, www.FarmStateofMind.org.
Pandemic Impact on Farmers' Mental Health
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe American Farm Bureau surveyed farmers and rural adults on the causes of stress and mental health issues.
Investing in Local Meat
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBRanchers in the bay area are taking things into their own hands to bring meat processing capabilities to the region.
Bay Area Ranchers Form Cooperative
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe Bay Area Ranchers Co-op, or Bar-C is a new cooperative designed to provide meat processing for its 17 ranch members.
Automating Leaf Water Potential Testing
January 29, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBUC Riverside professor Konstantinos Karydis is building a rover to automate the measurement of leaf water potential.
Dairies Contribute to Sustainability by Consuming By-Products - Part 2
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 2.07 MBDairies consuming agricultural by-products is good for the planet, good for the dairies, and good for local economies.
Dairies Contribute to Sustainability by Consuming By-Products - Part 1
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBMany by-products of the California food system might end up in landfills if not for the California dairy industry.
Fungicide Application via Drip Irrigation
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 2.08 MBUCANR Researchers are evaluating if drip applications of fungicide are effective on soilborne diseases in strawberries.