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Part Two: Senators on Using Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 2.1 MBWelcome back to our miniseries on Artificial Intelligence. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says as the USDA looks into this technology, American leaders needs to recognize the significant risk it imposes and show caution with implementing it.
Senators on Using Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture… “It’s already here.”
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 2.07 MBThe Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a hearing on A.I. and innovation into American agriculture. In her opening statement, Michigan Senator and Chair Debbie Stabenow pointed to agriculture's role in technology.
USDA Survey Suggests Farm Labor Expenses Will Increase in 2024
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBThe USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.
Part 2: USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on Trade
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 2.05 MBThe subject of trade consistently holds significance for agriculture. According to Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, "one priority area for the administration is to build trust with and within the global trading system."
USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on Trade
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 2.05 MBThe subject of trade consistently holds significance for agriculture. According to Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, commodity trade serves not only to support farmers but also...
You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 2.05 MBIn spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 2.05 MBIn spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
Drought Forecast Expected to Drag into 2024
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe whiplash western producers experienced between drought and floods this year was significant. Drew Lerner, Senior Agricultural Meteorologist with World Weather Inc., says the 2023 story began three years ago.
American Seed Trade Association at NAFB
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBJoin us in welcoming Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association to talk about the state of the industry.
American Seed Trade Association at NAFB
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBJoin us in welcoming Andy LeVigne!
CME Group on Prop 12
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBJoin us for my chat with CME Group's Makenzie Billings at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City.
Part Two: California Cattlemen’s Association on Senate Bill 389
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 2.04 MBWelcome back to our miniseries on Senate Bill 389. Despite California Cattlemen’s Association’s initial opposition, the group later shifted its stance to neutral by the session's end, and the bill was ultimately signed into law by Governor Newsom.
California Cattlemen’s Association on Senate Bill 389
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBLet's delve into Senate Bill 389, a measure initially opposed by the California Cattlemen’s Association. Despite CCA's initial opposition, the group later shifted its stance to neutral by the session's end, and the bill was ultimately signed into law by Governor Newsom.
High Interest Rates are Not Affecting Land Sales
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 2.09 MBWith harvest wrapping up many producers experience a fluctuation in yield totals. Doug Hensley with Hertz Farm Management says it's been an overall solid year.
Congress Extends Farm Bill, Avoiding Dust-Bowl Era Fallback Legislation
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 2.07 MBThis week leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees have come to an agreement to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 30, 2024.
CA Farm Bureau: New Laws Simplifies Pesticide Spray Licensing
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 1.96 MBCalifornia Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1016 into law, which will streamline the process of getting a license to fly a drone for pesticide application. San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett tells us what that bill means for California agriculture.
Blueberries See Decline in Availability for the First Time in Ten Years
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBThanks to an El Nino bringing a warmer winter and delayed harvest, Rabobank Research experts says the top blueberry country in the world is seeing a significant drop in yields.
White House ‘Investing in Rural America’ Tour
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 2.19 MBPresident Biden and Ag Secretary Vilsak kicked off their Investing in Rural America tour late last month. The White House’s Senior Advisor for Rural Engagement Will McIntee joins us.
California's Top Commodity to See Continued Uncertainty
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBRecent years show significant market changes for California's top commodity. According to Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst at Terrain, these shifts have affected production, exports, pricing, and other factors, prompting the dairy industry to adapt and innovate.
Law Streamlines Drone Operator Licensing for Pesticide Spraying
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBCalifornia Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1016 into law, which will streamline the process of getting a license to fly a drone for pesticide application.
The Massive Undertaking of Federal Milk Marketing Orders Update
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBFresh leadership in dairy groups during the establishment and growth of potential new Federal Milk Marketing Orders remains a tedious and complicated task, experts say.
Farm Bill Renewal Not Happening in 2023
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBWith the federal government shutdown looming, experts say the Farm Bill won’t make it to the finish line before 2024.
Farm Labor Reform Update
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBAlthough immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress.
Farm Labor Reform Update
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBAlthough immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Farm Labor Reform Needs Local Support
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBAlthough immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress.
Prop 12 Reversal is Not Likely to be in Farm Bill
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBArkansas Senator John Boozman, Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, traveled to Indiana Monday with Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young to hear from producers and talk about the upcoming Farm Bill.
Prop 12 Reversal is Not Likely to be in Farm Bill
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBArkansas Senator John Boozman, Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, traveled to Indiana Monday with Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young to hear from producers and talk about the upcoming Farm Bill.
California Showers Remind Producers of Complicated Hydrology
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBRecord-breaking rain and snow hammers California on the heels of the three driest years in Golden State record. With full reservoirs and snowpack on nearly every mountain range in the drought-ridden state, U.S. Drought Monitor says less than half of California remains under drought conditions.
Maintaining Wildfire Preparation is Vital
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBFires have started ripping through the west, and experts say this is only the beginning.
Maintaining Wildfire Preparation is Vital
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBFires have started ripping through the west, and experts say this is only the beginning.
California Agriculture and NASA
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBBradley Dorn, Program Manager for the agriculture area in NASA’s Applied Research Program says NASA has been using satellites to look at agriculture on earth for the past 50 years.
Certified Ag Dealers
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 2.21 MBIf you’re looking to get another work truck but aren’t sure who to trust with your investment, Pat Driscoll, CEO of Certified Agriculture Dealerships, wants you to check out their network of trusted dealers.
CA and Midwestern States Share Farm Bill Needs
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Farm Bill Not Likely to Include Prop 12
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBArkansas Senator John Boozman, Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, traveled to Indiana Monday with Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young to hear from producers and talk about the upcoming Farm Bill.
USDA Grants Millions in Rural Broadband ReConnect Program
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural Americans to affordable, high-speed internet.
USDA Grants Millions in Rural Broadband ReConnect Program
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural Americans to affordable, high-speed internet.
Prop 12 Reversal is Not Likely to be in Farm Bill
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBSenate Ag Committee members spoke with producers about the upcoming Farm bill, crop insurance and labor issues were two consistent themes throughout the day, as was the Supreme Court’s ruling on California’s Prop 12.
California’s Water Reserves are Full, Are We Still in a Drought? Yes and No.
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBRecord-breaking rain and snow hammered California on the heels of the three driest years in Golden State record. With full reservoirs and snowpack on nearly every mountain range in the drought-ridden state, U.S. Drought Monitor says less than half of California remains under drought conditions.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Ag Tech Spotlight: RanchBot Water Monitoring System
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 2.09 MBRanchBot Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Coppin is with us to highlight some key features of their water monitoring technology.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
High Court on Water Rules
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. Act, known as WOTUS.
New Holland’s Alternative Fuel Tractors
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBI spoke with New Holland’s Joe Bouffard and he says there are some new and exciting things happening at New Holland.
USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBWildfires have devastated large parts of the western United States, including forests and grasslands. Thousands of wildfires have ripped through millions acres in California alone in the last five years.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBIf you’re looking to get another work truck but aren’t sure who to trust with your investment, Pat Driscoll, CEO of Certified Agriculture Dealerships, wants you to check out their network of trusted dealers.
CCA’s on Wildfires: the Golden State isn’t Prepared
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBOn the heels of a very wet spring, California ranchers brace for the upcoming fire season. The lack of prescription burning and increased fuel are both heavy concerns for Californians this year.
CCA’s on Wildfires: the Golden State isn’t Prepared
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 2.07 MBOn the heels of a very wet spring, California ranchers brace for the upcoming fire season. The lack of prescription burning and increased fuel are both heavy concerns for Californians this year.