Podcasts about agriculture news

James Schaeffer of Helena Agri-Enterprises gives an update on this year's almond crop and the challenges its facing.

Growers in San Joaquin County are navigating a season of mixed signals—adequate moisture, but a stagnant market. According to the California Farm Bureau, concerns over vineyard removals, shifting consumer habits, and tariff impacts are creating plenty of unknowns in the months ahead.

Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle and soybeans, the higher start for wheat, and the mixed opens for corn and hogs. What to watch:» Soybeans and corn are watching planting activity» Wheat looks oversold» Cattle are waiting for direct business» Hogs are monitoring demandLearn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gustavo Lopez, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses the need for a plant health focus amidst dry conditions.

A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.

The nearly 100-year-old facility will process its final crop in 2025. Company officials cite high production costs and market challenges as reasons for the closure, which will impact nearly 450 workers and dozens of Imperial Valley growers.

Maurice Pitesky, poultry specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, has developed the Waterfowl Alert Network. The system delivers real-time data about where waterfowl are roosting and feeding.

From reduced export inspections in Japan to easier conservation funding at home, here's what growers need to know.

The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.

California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state's methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.

California almond growers have voted to continue the Almond Board of California's federal marketing order for another five years.

James Schaeffer with Helena Agri-Enterprise, LLC discusses humid acid products.

The American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge application period is now open!

With seven known wolf packs and additional areas of activity—including several packs meeting the breeding pair definition—CDFW has adjusted its approach as outlined in its 2016 Conservation Plan.

Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.

Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter of appeal late last week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging a reversal of the termination of $47 million in funding meant to support California farmers who grow produce for food banks, schools, and community centers.

Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, will serve as the 2025 president of Cotton Council International, the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council.

The California Agricultural Coalition, representing 32 agricultural organizations, is requesting $600 million annually for five years to aid farmers through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

In this episode, we're joined by Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, Canada's leading online ag publication and home to RealAg Radio on SiriusXM. Shaun shares his journey from growing up on a Southern Alberta seed farm to becoming a trusted voice in agriculture. We discuss how RealAgriculture provides farmers with essential information on agronomy, farm business planning, trade policies, and global ag trends. He also shares insights from speaking at top industry events and weighs in on key issues like US-Canada trade relations and farm show coverage worldwide. If you're looking to stay ahead in the ag industry, this episode is a must-listen! Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominees for key positions on the council, with opportunities available for both importers and state producers.

The infected ewe, located in Northern England, showed signs of mastitis, and its milk also tested positive for H5N1.

The Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act would waive income restrictions that currently prevent many specialty crop producers from receiving federal assistance.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, the mixed closes in corn and hogs, and the higher move for soybeans.» May corn $4.53 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4» May soybeans $10.23 up $.06 and 1/4» May soybean meal $293.50 down $1.00» May soybean oil 45.16 up 89 points» May Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4» April live cattle $208.82 down $.72» April lean hogs $86.70 down $.32Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for hogs, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open for cattle. What to watch:» Soybeans and corn are waiting for Monday's USDA numbers» Wheat's down with a chance of rain in the Plains» Cattle continue to wait for direct business» Hogs are up on friendly inventory numbersLearn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading. With a mortality rate near 100%, this is considered the most humane and effective control method, though it results in substantial losses for farmers.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn and hogs, and the mixed finish for wheat. What to watch: » May corn $4.50 down $.01 and 1/4» May soybeans $10.16 and ¾ up $.15 and 3/4» May soybean meal $294.50 up $.90» May soybean oil 44.27 up 163 points» May Chicago wheat $5.32 down $.03 and 1/4» April live cattle $209.55 up $2.47» April lean hogs $87.02 down $.52Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this third installment of our five-part series, we highlight the remarkable resilience of the egg industry, despite the challenges it has faced.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the day's gains in hogs, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed finishes for soybeans and cattle. » May corn $4.57 and ¾ down $.06 and 3/4» May soybeans $10.01 and ¾ down $.05 and 1/2» May soybean meal $295.10 down $2.50» May soybean oil 42.30 up 15 points» May Chicago wheat $5.43 and ¼ down $.05» April live cattle $206.37 up $.47» April lean hogs $85.65 up $.95Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's behind these record-high prices? In the upcoming five-part series, we will break down the two biggest factors contributing to the price hikes: HPAI and inflation.

Over the past weekend, President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30. While the measure represents a broad effort to maintain government operations, there are key provisions within it that directly impact agriculture.

American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Betty Resnick give the details as of March 18.

Studies show that integrating almonds into one's diet directly addresses these gaps by reducing fatigue, alleviating tension, and boosting muscle strength.

Farmers and ranchers nationwide united in 2024 to fight hunger through Farm Bureau's Harvest for All program, donating 34.8 million pounds of food and raising $658,606—providing 29 million meals.

California, responsible for about 80% of U.S. wine production, is facing an unusually small 2024 vintage.

The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact.

New this year, late fees are now being assessed for delinquency.

“On X, the Treasury Department announced that they will not require any domestic company or its beneficial owners to file their information with the federal government," says Dustin Sherer of the American Farm Bureau.

Dr. Molly Lee will provide a new tool kit for biosecurity managers that builds on the Secure Beef Supply plan and producers will provide personal experiences on developing and implementing biosecurity plans on their cattle operations.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Office of Farm to Fork has announced a $750,000 grant award to support the expansion of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP).

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced SB 628 to create a tax credit that would help agricultural employers offset the additional costs of overtime wages.

Ray Starling, former special assistant to President Trump, will speak at the Citrus Showcase in Visalia on Wednesday, March 12.

New findings from a 2025 national survey reveal that U.S. consumers are discarding food near or past the printed date even more frequently than in 2016.

As of January 1, the U.S. cattle herd was tallied at 86.7 million head, the lowest since 1951. Do we panic? Well…it is definitely something to consider – the herd size, not the induced panic – but there is something else at play. The beef supply hasn't seen as steep of a drop off.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a $1 billion strategy on February 26, 2025, aimed at curbing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protecting the poultry industry, and lowering egg prices.

“As an organization committed to advancing public health through nutrition education and advocacy, we believe these insights are essential for professionals striving to improve community well-being,” said Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.

Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings, a key indicator of farm financial health, surged by 55% from 2023 to 2024.

“We're always cautious about mandating," says Justin Tupper, U.S. Cattlemen's Association President.

Reports from Project Apis m. and several industry groups indicate that average colony losses now exceed 50%, with some beekeeping operations experiencing losses as high as 100% in the past year.