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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers and agribusiness men and women up to date on agriculture industry issues which affect each states rural economy. Maura Bennett hosts the programs covering a broad array of topics; farm/ranch human interest stories, to labor and water issues, state sponsore…

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    Fifty Years, One Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026


    California Women for Agriculture marks a milestone anniversary while continuing to champion the state's farmers and ranchers.

    Protecting Wine From Wildfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


    New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.

    Bee Bills Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


    Almond growers are seeing higher colony costs while overall pollination value continues to grow.

    Strengthening California Cattle Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


    A landmark investment helps UC Davis protect herds and train the next generation of food animal veterinarians.

    Seats Open on Shell Egg Advisory Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026


    CDFA is inviting both an industry member and a public member to help guide egg safety and quality oversight.

    From Farms to Food Banks: USDA Announces $263 Million Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


    The Department of Agriculture will purchase dairy, legumes, nuts, and more to help producers and communities in need.

    Ranchers Investing in Ranchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026


    The Livestock Memorial Research Fund proves that when producers lead, the entire industry benefits.

    Trade Deal Maintains Lemon Tariff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026


    California Citrus Mutual says the agreement preserves current tariffs and strengthens U.S. leverage on unfair trade practices.

    Continuing the Screwworm Barrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


    New sterile fly facilities and expanded treatment options are building on decades of work to protect U.S. livestock.

    The Agriculture Behind the Aroma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026


    New coffee collections at the University of California, Davis highlight the agricultural roots and global impact of one of the world's most traded crops.

    A Historic Split

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026


    The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.

    USDA Eyes Citrus Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


    Officials will review public feedback before deciding whether to adjust current requirements for Hawaiian Persian limes.

    Dicamba Returns Under Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


    The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.

    Tools for the Modern Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


    Ranchers share real-world experiences with smart ear tags and drone-assisted fall seeding.

    Dicamba Returns Under Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026


    The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.

    Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026


    A new podcast examines why agriculture's labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.

    Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026


    Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.

    Vaccination Without the Guessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026


    An upcoming free webinar helps anyone handling cattle improve vaccine delivery skills.

    Where Bees Rest and Work Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026


    As bees settle in for the night, worker safety takes center stage in the almond orchard.

    Cracking the Pistachio Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026


    UC Davis scientists uncover how changes in fruit cell walls lead to costly hull split and point the way toward stronger crops.

    More Milk, Fewer Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026


    Beef economics are reshaping the dairy herd.

    Golden Mussel Spreads, Threat Grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


    The invasive mollusk continues moving through California waterways, raising alarms for water systems and agriculture.

    California Surpasses Japan as the World's Fourth Largest Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026


    Farms, forests, fisheries, and renewable energy landscapes generate billions in economic value.

    The Almond Coffee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


    Right place. Right time. Right taste.

    What Changed for Tortillas This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026


    AB 1830 updates fortification rules for corn masa products.

    When Heat Breaks an Instinct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026


    New research shows rising temperatures can turn a monarch caterpillar's best defense into a deadly risk.

    Challenges Stack Up for Growers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


    Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.

    Poultry and Dairy Shows Resume Statewide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026


    The California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its exhibition ban following improved H5N1 conditions.

    USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026


    Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.

    Proposed Budget Draws Mixed Reviews from Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026


    The California Farm Bureau says the plan shows progress but still falls short for rural communities.

    When Climate Meets the Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026


    UC ANR invites growers and community members to a dynamic workshop on climate impacts, preparedness, and smart farming strategies.

    She Farms, She Leads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026


    A 2026 campaign spotlights women transforming California's agricultural industry.

    Big Gains for U.S. Red Meat in Central America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026


    Record-setting exports and new education efforts are boosting demand for American protein.

    USDA Sets Conservation Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026


    A January 15, 2026 batching deadline aims to ensure fair access to USDA conservation funding.

    Tracking Wolves to Protect Livestock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026


    CDFW will share location data with ranchers as part of a broader effort to curb depredation.

    Hello, Cotton. Goodbye, Microplastics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


    A national campaign is encouraging consumers to choose natural cotton over synthetic fabrics.

    Your Ballot Matters in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026


    FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.

    Cattle Health Leaders Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


    Help shape the future of cattle health in California.

    Year of the Woman Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026


    2026 brings global recognition to women shaping agriculture.

    Pest Tracker Flags Citrus Greening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026


    The USDA APHIS pest tracker shows active citrus greening quarantines in California. Check out what other active quarantines are in the state.

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    California Hemp at a Crossroads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026


    New federal and state rules add uncertainty for an already shrinking industry.

    The Root Cause of Farm Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


    University of Georgia research shows farmers don't want help managing stress, they want help managing the financial pressures causing it.

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