California Ag Today
1,048 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours 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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Farmer Veteran Coalition Appoints New Leadership
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBMichael O’Gorman is transitioning the organization over to newly appointed Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo.
CRISPR in Cattle - Part 2
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBAlison Van Eenennaam and her team have been working with CRISPR to try to improve cattle genetics.
CRISPR in Cattle - Part 1
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBUC Davis Researchers see if CRISPR can help us breed a line of cattle that’s better tailored for the beef industry’s needs.
Strawberry Markets Stay Sweet all Summer Long
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBSteady demand was a boost for summer strawberry growers, and some are gearing up for a fall season.
Improving Dairy Technology Utilization
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBToday’s dairy farms are much more high tech than many people realize.
David Nothmann Joins Terramera as Chief Revenue Officer
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBNothmann is a California resident and long time agribusiness industry veteran.
Fire and Forests
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBFire has damaged crops and intensified the shortage of N95 respirators.
Livestock and Soil Health
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBCan there be regenerative agriculture, which focuses on regenerating the soil, without animal agriculture?
Agricultural Resilience in COVID-19
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBAfter significant concerns early on, the preventative measures seem to be working, and keeping food on the grocery shelves.
Farmer Skepticism About New Biological Solutions
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBSome new products are met with skepticism from farmers after years of overpromising and underdelivering.
Helping Farmers Manage Risk
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBScientists project climate change will significantly alter the way our food is produced, but what can farmers do about this today?
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has been in California long enough that we may start to see more damage.
Ag Proz Takes the Pain out of Ag Sales
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 2.09 MBTwo California ag guys came up with a tool to help the sales process, called Ag Proz.
National Watermelon Day
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBToday, August 3rd, we celebrate with watermelon producers around the country.
Sustainable Farming Practices Must Have Buyer Support
July 31, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBFarmers alone can't be expected to adopt new farming practices without economic incentives and buyer support.
Dairy Restores Riparian Area
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBSonoma County Dairyman Jarrid Bordessa recently restored a riparian area on his farm as part of his carbon farm plan.
Agricultural Employers Take Precautions
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBCOVID-19 cases continue to rise, but employers take precautions to keep the food system resilient.
Regenerative Agriculture Goes Beyond Changing a Farming Practice
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBRegenerative agriculture can be tricky to define because it’s more of a holistic approach rather than any one prescribed practice.
For Many Dairy Families, California is Home
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBDespite rising costs and regulatory challenges, many dairies are committed to California.
Citrus Pest and Disease Funding
July 24, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe budget signed by the Governor last month includes the continuation of funding for the Citrus Pest and Disease Division of the CDFA.
Vine Mealybug Management
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBThe University of California Ag and Natural Resources are trying to find better management techniques for vine mealybug.
Satellite Irrigation - Part Two
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBDr. Wim Bastiaanssen and his company Irriwatch help farmers make irrigation decisions via satellite.
Satellite Irrigation
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 2.09 MBDr. Wim Bastiaanssen developed a way for farmers to let the plants tell them when they need water through satellite remote sensing.
Pandemic Updates for California Agriculture
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBIn recent months we’ve been bringing you occasional updates on COVID-19 related news for California Agriculture.
Research on Citrus Greening Disease Control
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBCitrus Greening Disease has devastated farms in places like Florida, and poses a serious threat in California.
Blueberry Harvest Wraps Up
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBGrowers were expecting a record crop but COVID-19 and weather issues created some challenges.
Congressional Delegation Asks for Relief for Winegrape Growers
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBJohn Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers explains the rationale for the request.
Tomato Harvest
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBWe’re now in mid-July which means for many California farmers tomato harvest will soon be in full swing.
Logging as an Ecosystem Service - Part 2
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBZane Peterson has built a thriving business providing an ecological service and a renewable source of energy.
Logging as an Ecosystem Service
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBRedding-based logging entrepreneur Zane Peterson removes trees in fire hazard zones.
Sacramento Ag Policy Update
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MB@hat do we need to be watching from a policy perspective in the second half of 2020?
Virulent Newcastle Disease Eradication
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBState Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones says the latest outbreak of VND was successfully eradicated last month.
Argentine Ant Control in Citrus and Grapes
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBThis is California Ag Today brought to you in part by Surround. Apply Surround Crop Protectant now to keep your high value crops 4-to-6 degrees cooler, while reducing damage from sunburn, heat stress and insects. Visit NovaSource.com for more information. The Argentine Ant arrived in California around 1905 from South America and has become a big problem for citrus and grape producers. Not because it causes damage to the crop, but because it protects that do: sap-sucking pests such as me
Crowdfunding for Ag Technology
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBGro Guru CEO Patrick Henry explains how they decided to offer shares to the public via a platform called WeFunder.
Genomic Testing for Healthier Dairy Herds
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBDairy health is of the utmost importance to the long term profitability of producers like Simon Vander Woude.
FarmTest Empowers Farmers to Test Product Performance
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBFarmers can get a clearer picture of what works best by testing on their own farms.
UCANR CropManage Program
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBUC Ag and Natural Resources has an online tool to help farmers irrigate and fertilize more efficiently.
Capitol Farm Connection
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBThe Agricultural Council of California hosts a podcast called “Capitol Farm Connection”.
Napa Valley Carbon Farming
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBMany experts believe that agriculture can sequester enough carbon in the soil to offset emissions.
Determining Bloom Timing in Orchards
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBWhat causes bloom timing in orchards? The topic has been studied extensively but still there is a lot we don’t know.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 2
June 25, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBThe California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released the first annual report on the Farmer Equity Act that was passed back in 2017.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 1
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBCDFA Secretary Karen Ross explains some of the key priority areas of the Farmer Equity Act.
Agricultural Council of California
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBAg Council's Emily Rooney gives an update on how things are progressing in Sacramento.
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe authorization followed a successful public hearing where growers and processors voted unanimously to support the board.
Employee Wellness - Part 2
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBTony Ramirez of Plantel Nurseries was recognized by UnitedAg for his successful employee health initiatives.
Employee Wellness
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBUnitedAg has recognized Nichols Farms HR Manager Cristina Rocha for efforts in engaging employees in wellness programs.
Nitrate Control Program
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBLast fall the State Water Board the CV-SALTS plan for Central Valley nitrate control.
Seasonality of Foodborne Illness
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 2.07 MBThere’s a seasonality to these food-borne illnesses from leafy green crops.
Agribusiness is Still Hiring
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 2.06 MBOff-farm agricultural career opportunities are still numerous.
Adding Capacity to the San Luis Reservoir
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe San Luis Reservoir is undergoing a seismic upgrade, and the farming community wants to also add capacity.