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AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill
July 04, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBLawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.
USDA Seeking Research Board Members
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe USDA National Agriculture Research Extension Education and Economics Advisory Board (known as NAREEE) is looking for volunteer members. NAREEE Board Executive Director Kate Lewis joins us, Kate tell us more about this opportunity.
NCBA:Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it opposes the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act… primarily because of government involvement in the cattle market.
Breakdown of Prop 12 in Supreme Court
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall regarding California’s Proposition 12—which creates new rules for different products such as swine, veal calves and eggs in California.
USDA Looking for NAREEE Board Members
June 24, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe USDA National Agriculture Research Extension Education and Economics Advisory Board (known as NAREEE) is looking for volunteer members. NAREEE Board Executive Director Kate Lewis joins us, Kate tell us more about this opportunity.
Inflation and High Fuel Prices Pressures Rural Mainstreet Index
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 2.09 MBThe June Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University sank into negative territory for the first time since September 2020. RMI co-creator Dr. Ernie Goss says June’s reading of 49.8 is below growth neutral.
Supply Chain Issues Need More Solutions
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 2.05 MBSupply chain issues continue to take legislative priority as America faces potential long-term consequences. Congressman Ron Kind says just nine companies dominate trans-pacific shipping, and have increased shipping rates of 1,000 percent in the last 12 months.
CA Cattle Producers… Stay Vigilant in this Heat
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBAlthough California livestock producers are used to the effects summer heat has on their animals… taking that extra step and preparing for higher temps could be the difference between life and death… literally.
Weed Control Despite Delayed Planting
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBCool and wet conditions slowed spring planting progress in parts of farm country. Kip Jacobs, technical services manager for crop protection company UPL, says farmers can still control yield-robbing weeds when planting starts slowly.
AFBF Welcomes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBPresident Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.
Western Cattle Groups Concerned Over Govt. Intervention
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 2.03 MBCattle groups have concerns about the federal government getting involved in issues between beef producers and meat packers.
New Legislation to Prevent China From Buying Farmland
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 2.09 MBA new bill being introduced into congress would stop China from buying any more land in California, or anywhere else in the nation.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 2
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBUSDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us again for this two-part series to talk about new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 1
June 10, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBUSDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us for this two-part series to talk about a new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
USDA Secures Funds to Prevent ASF in U.S. Part 1
June 10, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBUSDA’s Associate Administrator for APHIS, Jack Shere, joins us for this two-part series to talk about a new $500 million-dollar funding to keep African Swine Fever from hitting U.S. soil.
Grape Wise Report: Vine Stress before Veraison
June 10, 2022 07:00 - 2.1 MBWith today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, I’m Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today. We are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
Record-Breaking Fuel Prices to Linger
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 2.02 MBFuel prices have jumped considerably during the past couple of weeks, with gasoline prices and diesel prices moving anywhere from 15-25 cents higher and even more than that in other parts of the country. GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan joins us.
Poor Range Conditions to Impact Cattle Numbers and Price
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 1.99 MBThe Livestock Information Center’s Director and Senior Agricultural Economist Katelyn McCullock is concerned about what poor conditions will mean for beef cow numbers down the road.
What CA Growers Can Do to Help Pollinators
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 2.03 MBIowa Honey Producers Association President Jason Foley joins us to talk about what we can do to help pollinator growth.
Crop Insects to Look for in June
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 2.03 MBCrops are in the ground, which means, now is the time for farmers to pay close attention to some of the insects that might be infesting fields. University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says… the insects that farmers should watch out for will vary per crop.
Ethanol Groups Want Permanent E15 Waivers
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 2.09 MBPresident Biden lifted the summertime E15 driving restrictions. Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor says the president’s decision was a major victory for American drivers and the nation’s energy security.
Farm Labor Crisis Continues: New H2A Data
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBMost sectors of U.S. agriculture still faces labor shortages, new data confirms. Veronica Nigh, a senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers have talked for at least a decade about a tight farm labor market.
CA State Fair Expands Wine Garden
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 2.02 MBA bit more news on the California State Fair. As the country begins to open up following the pandemic, the state fair is expanding its opportunity for the wine experience.
CA State Fair Changes Livestock Exhibition
May 30, 2022 07:00 - 2.03 MBAs the country begins to open up following the pandemic, the state fair is shifting the way it conducts the livestock show. California State Fair CEO Rick Pickering joins us to talk about some of those changes.
Vilsack: More Diversity Could Prevent Future Formula Shortages
May 27, 2022 07:00 - 2.02 MBLast show Corryn covered what’s being done currently to stock grocery store shelves again. This time, she's going to dive a little deeper. Let’s start with why this happened.
CA Dairies Will Help With Baby Formula Shortage
May 26, 2022 07:00 - 2.07 MBThe Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services to get safe infant formula on store shelves as quickly as possible.
CA’s Farmer Veteran Coalition Donations Reaches Record-Breaking High
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe Farmer Veteran Coalition announced nearly half million dollars given in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
Say Cheese! State Fair Competition Back After Pandemic
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBCalifornia State Fair CEO Rick Pickering joins us today to talk about the success of the event center’s cheese competition.
Dairy Groups Call for Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada Part 2
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBAmerican dairy groups are calling on the U.S. government to implement retaliatory tariffs on Canada over its dairy policies. Thank you for joining us again for part two, Senior Vice President for Trade Policy National Milk Producers Federation Shawna Morris is back on to chat with us more on this topic.
Dairy Groups Call for Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada Part 1
May 20, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBAmerican dairy groups are calling on the U.S. government to implement retaliatory tariffs on Canada over its dairy policies. The groups say our northern neighbor refuses to meet its signed treaty obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement concerning dairy market access.
Cheers: Busch Light and John Deere Partner to Help Farmers
May 19, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBBusch Light and John Deere announced a partnership to support farmers. Through the “For the Farmers” partnership, special edition Busch Light cans will feature John Deere equipment. A portion of the proceeds from will benefit Farm Rescue, a non-profit that provides critical material aid to family farms.
Legislative Win for CA Cattle Producers on CAFOs Part 2
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBA bill intended to prohibit new animal feeding operations and slaughterhouses in California failed to advance in the legislature and is dead for the year. From the California Cattlemen Association Podcast, Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur joins us for part two to discuss the political impact of this bill.
Legislative Win for CA Cattle Producers on CAFOs Part 1
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 2.07 MBA bill intended to prohibit new animal feeding operations and slaughterhouses in California failed to advance in the legislature and is dead for the year. From the California Cattlemen Association Podcast, Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur discusses this recent legislative advantage.
Grapewise Report on Potassium
May 13, 2022 07:00 - 2.13 MBWith today’s special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, we are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist for the Western Division.
CA Approves Avaunt eVo Insect Control From FMC for Tree Nuts
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 1.97 MBA new insect control has received a supplemental label in California… targeting codling moth, navel orange worm, and peach twig borer in tree nuts. Curious Plot expert issa Qandah joins us to expand on that.
EPA Withholds WOTUS Clarification for CA Producers
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency’s first WOTUS roundtable Monday failed to address clear rules for farmers, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF government affairs senior director Courtney Briggs, says the first roundtable lacked diversity needed to discuss WOTUS.
CA Dairy Producers Ask for Clarity on Farm Bill Carbon Market
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 1.93 MBAs congress discusses the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, dairy producers in California keep an eye out for carbon market legislation. Joining us, dairy expert Rick Naerebout.
Indo-Pacific Deal Could Open New Markets for CA Cattle
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBCalifornia livestock producers could have access to Asian markets if talks with trading partners in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework go well.
New Organization to Represent Women in the Meat Industry
May 06, 2022 07:00 - 2.09 MBThe meat industry welcomes a new organization formed by women, representing women. The Women's Meat Industry Network serves to connect women in the industry to mentors and growth opportunities from entry level to the C-suite.
Ag Labor Bill Stalled in the Senate
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 1.95 MBAg Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs but also limited availability. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus says, unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House, is stalled in the Senate.
NCBA Offers Supreme Court Brief for Upcoming WOTUS Ruling
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 2.08 MBThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association offers a brief supporting two jurisdiction tests to the Supreme Court regarding the Sackett vs. EPA WOTUS case that will be argued later this year.
The Alliance for Food and Farming on Producer Efforts
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 2.01 MBThe Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) says publications advocating against certain agriculture products highlight a bigger issue with consumer knowledge. Back with us today is AFF’s Executive Director Teresa Thorne.
USDA Pollinator Subcommittee Application Closes May 31
May 02, 2022 07:00 - 1.98 MBIf you enjoy and know a lot about pollinators or honeybees in particular, there may be an opportunity for you to help represent the industry with a new USDA subcommittee.
Commodity Markets Face Big Supply Questions
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBThe first four months of 2022 have seen a lot of upward pressure in several commodity markets. Global Commodity Analytics Persident Mike Zuzolo says there are a lot of negative demand features in place.
NCBA Voices Concern over Biden Administration’s NEPA Guidance
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 1.95 MBThe Biden Administration published a final ruling this week on its plan to revise federal guidance on the National Environmental Policy Act… a process to evaluate potential environmental impacts on projects. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Natural Resource Executive Director Kaitlyn Glover…
Bolster Biosecurity as Bird Flu Migrates West
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 2.05 MBUSDA urges producers to increase biosecurity measures as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza migrates west, ripping through the poultry and egg industry, leaving 23 million birds in its wake.
The “Box Rule” Cornering Business Growth at U.S. Ports
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 2.04 MBU.S. port clogs have yet to be relieved, with exports suffering the most. Experts say the main culprit of stagnate shipping is a business arrangement called the Box Rule.
Is the “Dirty Dozen” List Filthy?
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 2.06 MBThe “Dirty Dozen” list gets released every year disparaging popular, affordable, and more-accessible fruits and veggies. Alongside many groups, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has repeatedly raised questions about the environmental group’s credibility. AFF says the “Dirty Dozen” list lacks science-based findings.
California Cattlemen’s Rancher Technical Assistance Program Part 2
April 21, 2022 07:00 - 2.05 MBWelcome back and thanks for joining us again for part two of my conversation with California Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program, who spoke with me at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association April Meeting.
The U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 2.11 MBThe U.S.-China Business Council released its report on U.S. exports to China