California Ag Today
1,030 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
April 11, 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. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
Ag Tech Spotlight: RanchBot Water Monitoring System
April 10, 2023 07:00 - 2.09 MBIf you spend a lot of time checking water troughs, this monitoring technology could save you some hours. RanchBot Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Coppin is with us to highlight some key features of their water monitoring technology.
FMC Friday Start Watching for Naval Orange Worms
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 2.11 MBJoining us this week is Eric Castner, western U.S. regional technical manager for FMC Castner is here to chat with us about the importance of staying on top of Naval Orange Worm eggs starting now, throughout the season.
Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
April 06, 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. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
Congress Appeals WOTUS Rollback, Biden Promises Veto
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe Senate approved the resolution to repeal the Biden Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Courtney Briggs, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says the President will most likely Veto the rollback.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
March 31, 2023 07:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
NASA Wants Producers to Drive Climate Solutions
March 30, 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.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
March 28, 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.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
March 27, 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.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
These Floods Are Making Fuel - Start Wildfire Season Prep
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 2.02 MBAlthough it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
Happy National Ag Day - 50 Years!
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 2.09 MBWelcome back to the show and most importantly, Happy National Ag Day. Today marks 50 years of celebrating and honoring our food and fiber producers across the nation.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
WOTUS Rollback Likely Heads Toward a Dead End
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe future of WOTUS remains uncertain as the legislation sits between the two Chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives passed a resolution to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule with a bipartisan vote of 227-198.
Is California's Drought Terminology Up to Date?
March 15, 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.
Trade Your Crop Byproducts for Electricity
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 2.1 MBCalifornia ag producers pay the most for electricity compared to those in any other state. With production costs already at an all-time high, one renewable energy company says it can offer relief by converting your biomass waste into electricity.
California Disaster Assistance Programs
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 2.01 MBIf this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 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.
California Disaster Assistance Programs with the SLO Farm Bureau
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 2.01 MBIf this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
California Disaster Assistance Programs with the SLO Farm Bureau
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 2.01 MBIf this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
Golden State Flooded with Water Opportunity
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 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.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
March 03, 2023 08:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
California Disaster Assistance Programs with the SLO Farm Bureau
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 2.01 MBIf this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBI spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson following the Farm Bill listening session, and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill, he want's to get it done.
Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBI spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson following the Farm Bill listening session, and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill, he want's to get it done.
Happy National FFA Week from San Luis Obispo FFA Member Part 2
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBHappy National FFA Week! Welcome back to part two of this week’s story… last time I told you about meeting Ethan Lazanoff who sold his replacement heifer at the California Mid-State Fair for 17,500 dollars last year.
Happy National FFA Week from San Luis Obispo FFA Member
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBCelebrate National FFA Week with California Ag Today by hearing one of my favorite stories about a young cattleman who took home a chunk of success with two generations of replacement heifers.
Cattle Markets Could Mean Improvements for Producers
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 2.03 MBDespite declining beef herd numbers in the United States, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s new President Todd Wilkinson says producers are in a good position in the market.
Case iH FARMALL Line Celebrates 100 Years
February 20, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBWe are joined by Greg Lucey at the World Ag Expo to talk about Case iH's FARMALL line celebrating 100 years.
Case iH at the World Ag Expo
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBJoin us at the World Ag Expo, talking to Mitch Kaiser with Case iH!
Case iH at the World Ag Expo
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBJoin us at the World Ag Expo, talking to Mitch Kaiser with Case iH!
Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 2.05 MBI spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson at the World Ag Expo and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill… Thompson is focused on pushing it across the finish line.
Farmers Business Network Now Offering Bridge Loans
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 2.08 MBThanks to the time it takes to complete an appraisal, purchasing farm land can take up to 90 days to close. Farmers Business Network announced today it has a new tool to help buyers expedite that process. FBN Finance General Manager Dan English.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
New NCBA President: Cattle Producers Have Leverage
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 2.03 MBDespite declining beef herd numbers in the United States, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s new President Todd Wilkinson says producers are in a good position in the market.
New NCBA President: Cattle Producers Have Leverage
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 2.03 MBDespite declining beef herd numbers in the United States, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s new President Todd Wilkinson says producers are in a good position in the market.
What Worries Ag Lenders with the Farm Bill?
February 08, 2023 08:00 - 2.09 MBTop of the list on congressional priorities is, unsurprisingly, the 2023 Farm Bill. Being seriously impactful to everything agriculture, all corners of the industry keep a close watch on the developments. The ag lending community is no exception.
What Worries Ag Lenders with the Farm Bill?
February 08, 2023 08:00 - 2.09 MBTop of the list on congressional priorities is, unsurprisingly, the 2023 Farm Bill. Being seriously impactful to everything agriculture, all corners of the industry keep a close watch on the developments. The ag lending community is no exception.
New NCBA President: Cattle Producers Have Leverage
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 2.03 MBDespite declining beef herd numbers in the United States, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s new President Todd Wilkinson says producers are in a good position in the market.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 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.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 2.3 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
Producers Waiting on Water Ruling
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBEPA’s new WOTUS final ruling came out in late December. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the industry got mostly what was expected from EPA but Lane adds, some parts of the ruling just adds more uncertainty for producers.
FMC Friday Avaunt eVo Insect Control
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBCalifornia FMC tech services manager Issa Qandah is back to chat with us about FMC’s Avaunt eVo insect control that provides rapid insect control activity in a wide range of specialty crops.
The New Water Reporting Deadline is Now February 1
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 2.07 MBSB 88, or the State Water Resource Control Board’s water measurement regulations moved its deadline from April and July up to February 1. The California Cattlemen Association’s podcast the Sorting Pen included some information on that. Here is a clip from that podcast of Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program.
The New Water Reporting Deadline is Now February 1
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 2.07 MBSB 88, or the State Water Resource Control Board’s water measurement regulations moved its deadline from April and July up to February 1. The California Cattlemen Association’s podcast the Sorting Pen included some information on that. Here is a clip from that podcast of Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program.
How to Get Involved with Certified Agriculture Dealerships
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 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.
Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer.
Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBThe Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer.
USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 2.06 MBAg Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is releasing nearly two billion dollars for fuels and vegetation treatments to combat wildfires in the western U.S. He says this announcement expands on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy put in place last year.