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Best podcasts about California Agriculture

Latest podcast episodes about California Agriculture

California Ag Today
Farm Costs & Packaging Laws

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


California ag leaders will tackle the future of single-use packaging at the June 3rd State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. From cost concerns to compostable innovations, it's a discussion producers won't want to miss.

California Ag Today
Protecting Almonds During Hull Split

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


Almonds here in the state of California are entering into the hull split crop stage. On the grower anxiety risk list, that means cue up navel orangeworm and hull rot.

California Ag Today
Keeping California Family Farms Competitive

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.

California Ag Today
Deadline Nears for Almond Board Ballots as 2025 Crop Forecast Rises

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


Growers have until May 22 to return their Almond Board election ballots. Meanwhile, USDA forecasts a strong 2025 crop—up 3% from last year.

Farm and Ranch Report
Impact of Wildfires on California Avocados

Farm and Ranch Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


Wildfires in Southern California this past year had an impact on the crop. Will the trees recover?

California Ag Today
Dust on the Rise: A Growing Threat to California Agriculture

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.

California Ag Today
Defending a Spotty Almond Crop from Plant Bugs

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


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

California Ag Today
CDI Opens Doors to the Future of Milk in Bakersfield

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025


California Dairies, Inc. has unveiled its cutting-edge Valley Natural Beverages plant—a 200,000 square-foot facility in Bakersfield focused on shelf-stable dairy products.

California Ag Today
Winegrape Outlook: Uncertainty in the Vines

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
A Better than Expected Berry Season

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


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

Trumpcast
What Next: TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

Trumpcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 29:41


The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Next | Daily News and Analysis
TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 29:41


The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
What Next: TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 29:41


The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret History of the Future
What Next: TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

The Secret History of the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 29:41


The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Then | News on technology, Silicon Valley, politics, and tech policy

The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism
What Next: TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 29:41


The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What's the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Ag Today
Tech Meets Tractor: Bridging the Ag Innovation Gap

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


From drones to robotic harvesters, new ag tech took center stage at a UC field day in Ventura County.

California Ag Today
New Technology in Avian Influenza Protection

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
Almond Industry Update: Global Gains, Local Tools

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


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

California Ag Today
A Market Dynamics Shift for Tomatoes

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


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

California Ag Today
California Ag Gets a Voice in D.C.

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


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 Ag Today
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


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 Ag Today
Marketing Order Extended for California Almonds

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025


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

My Ag Life Daily News Report
Episode 1065 | April 10, 2025 | UC ANR's 'The Plant' Looks to Transform California Agriculture

My Ag Life Daily News Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 22:26


On today's episode, UC ANR's Gabe Youtsey shares how 'The Plant,' a cutting-edge food and ag innovation center being developed near UC Davis, will unite ag, biotech and AI to fast-track innovations from lab to market and boost opportunities for California growers.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/

California Ag Today
California Wolf Management Enters Phase Two

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
Truckers First to Signal Honeybee Loss Alarm

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.

California Ag Today
Reversal of USDA Funding Raises Alarms for Governor Newsom

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
California Steps Up to the Cotton Leadership Plate

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
California Ag Leaders Call for Urgent Action

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
Avian Influenza Pops Up in England Ewe

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


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

California Ag Today
At Least 60 Livestock Depredations by Wolves in 2024

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025


The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released 19 new reports detailing wolf depredation investigations.

California Ag Today
Resetting Disaster Aid: A New Era for Specialty Crop Relief

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025


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

Farm and Ranch Report
Labor Costs Force California Growers To Face Tough Decisions

Farm and Ranch Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025


Rising labor costs and declining labor availability are prompting growers to choose between automation and relocation.

California Ag Today
The Healthy Nut for Health Nuts

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025


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

Tuned in to the Land
Episode 4.2: Celebrating California Agriculture

Tuned in to the Land

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 47:09


In celebration of California Agriculture Day, this Wednesday, March 19th, we sat down with California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross for this special episode of Tuned In to the Land.Throughout the conversation, Secretary Ross shares her journey from rural Nebraska to leading the nation's largest agricultural economy. She also discusses the myriad of challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture from sustainability and land conservation to the policies shaping the future of the industry.Join host and CEO of the California Rangeland Trust, Michael Delbar, as he and Secretary Ross explore the vital role of working lands in feeding our nation. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of California agriculture!Want to learn more? Chat with us!Learn more about the work the Rangeland Trust does by following us on social media @rangelandtrust!

California Ag Today
The Lowest Grape Crush in 20 Years

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


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

California Ag Today
File Your Water Use Report?

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025


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

KQED’s Forum
Are You Affected by the NOAA Layoffs?

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 59:22


Scientists who study and keep the public informed about wildfires, hurricanes, avalanches and climate change are reeling from the Trump administration's mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the National Weather Service. We talk to climate scientist Daniel Swain about the essential work NOAA does in California and nationwide and the impacts of the firings on public safety and mission-critical scientific research. Tell us: Are you affected by the NOAA layoffs? Guests: Daniel Swain, climate scientist, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources & UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Heather Welch, terminated research biologist at NOAA Fisheries who worked on the NOAA Climate, Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative in Monterey, California Kayla Ann Besong, terminated duty scientist for NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, HI

California Ag Today
Bringing Locally Grown Foods to CNIP Participants

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025


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).

California Ag Today
Citrus Showcase to Feature Citrus Greening Conversation

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025


We're now days away from the 2025 Citrus Showcase, put together by California Citrus Mutual.

California Ag Today
Dairy Council Releases Trends Report

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025


“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.

California Ag Today
The Statistics Around Egg Prices

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025


Although just released, analyst says that the latest USDA Chicken and Eggs Summary is already outdated information.

California Ag Today
Farm Health Concerns with Uptick in Bankruptcy Filings

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025


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

California Ag Today
Honeybee Losses Alarm California Almond Board

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025


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.

California Ag Today
Ready to Be a More Engaged Agricultural Leader?

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025


Applications are now being accepted for Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program , an intensive, 17 month leadership development experience.

California Ag Today
The Smallest Grape Crush in 20 Years?

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025


Early reports suggest the 2024 vintage could be the smallest since 2004, marking a turning point as the industry grapples with oversupply.

California Ag Today
California to Revisit Ban on Driverless Tractors

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025


In California, a regulation from the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, dating to 1977, has prohibited the use of autonomous agricultural equipment without a driver at the helm.

California Ag Today
Wildfire Insurance and California's Farms and Ranches

California Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


Peter Ansel, California Farm Bureau, explains how legislation helped to create a viable solution for agricultural insurance in the wake of increased wildfire activity.

KQED’s Forum
What Impact Are the LA Wildfires Having on You?

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 57:46


The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday declared the Los Angeles wildfires a public health emergency, as President Biden reiterated his promise to cover disaster response costs over the next six months. Displaced L.A. residents are mourning their lost pets, homes and schools, and entire communities are grieving the loss of arts institutions, hiking trails, businesses and restaurants. We provide an update on the latest and hear from you: What impact have the wildfires had on you – even from afar? How to help. Guests: Saul Gonzalez, co-host, The California Report, KQED Daniel Swain, climate scientist, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) & UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (UCLA IoES) Chris Harvey, Public Information Officer with CalFire INT-4 Jake Viator, mastering and recording engineer, lost his home and property in the Eaton Fire in Altadena

What A Day
Los Angeles Is On Fire

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 24:29


The Los Angeles area is battling massive fires. At least five people have died, and more than 2,000 structures have either been damaged or destroyed so far. Tens of thousands of people remain under evacuation orders, including parts of the region that aren't usually at immediate risk for fire damage. Lenya Quinn-Davidson, director of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources's Fire Network, breaks down how the fires were able to spread so fast. Later in the show, Bob Corn-Revere, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, talks about the group's defense of Iowa pollster Ann Selzer in a suit brought by President-elect Donald Trump.And in headlines: World leaders pushed back against Trump's threats to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, the Justice Department asked a federal appeals court for permission to release part of the special counsel's report on Jan. 6, and Las Vegas police said the man who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck on New Years Day used AI to plan his attack.Show Notes:Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefSubscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday