Voice of California Agriculture

Roadless Rule rescinded to help with firefighting and timber harvesting. High hog numbers should mean continued low pork prices for consumers. Changing food consumption trends.  What’s it take to be a Certified Crop Adviser?  USDA is reopening some livestock imports from Mexico.

California’s last sugar beet facility is closing this year. It will be a major hit to the Imperial County economy.  USDA takes steps to keep a feared livestock pest out of the United States.  A progress report on Sites Reservoir. A dairy industry nutritionist answers common reasons why some people limit their consumption of dairy products. And a look at the cost of that 4th of July summer cookout.

The need for estate tax planning, now. President Trump strikes down California electric vehicle mandates. Dairy producer discusses cow care, nutrition and environmental improvements. Long-term farm labor supply concerns.

Chief agricultural concerns of California’s biggest farm leaders. An aging farm populations draws concerns On June Dairy Month, we look at the life of a dairy farmer  The U.S. Southern border is closed to livestock because of the threat of a livestock pest.

Current market demand for California Almonds. If Congress fails to act, tax increases could be costly. Some health benefits of dairy consumption that you may not have heard. Crime on the farm. Farm Bureau reacts to the MAHA Commission report.

Almond forecast, extremely small cherry crop, USDA plans to helps small-scaled farmers, food safety reminders for those summer cookouts.

Farm Bureau members make Capitol visits, Coyote controls stay in place, Mental Health Awareness, Legislative and Regulatory update.

U.S. farm trade deficit—foods we are importing. Those mysterious seed packets from China that occurred in 2020 have again showed up in U.S. mailboxes in 2025. What to do if you should receive unsolicited seeds.  Startling numbers on mental health issues, down on the farm.  U.S. tax laws expiring that are important to pass the farm down to the next generatio

  USDA crackdown on SNAP fraud. The EPA looks to revise waters of the U.S. Ag A Farm Credit Bank promotes programs to help young, beginning and small producers. Deadline in an estate tax law exemption that could make it more difficult to inherit the family farm.

California farmland values decline. Most farm families earn more money off the farm. A big California avocado crop; and bird flu numbers decline.

Sharp contrasts in the House and Senate budget proposals. The Golden Mussel presents a new threat to California waterways Virtual Fencing—How effective is it to contain livestock? The fresh market tomato industry will find relief from unfair dumping of Mexican tomatoes into the U.S. marketplace.

SB 628-Legislation to put more money into hands of farm employees. Certified Farmers Markets are getting wider variety of produce as spring has sprung We’ll look at some environmental conservation work being done on farms to make healthier soils and enhance water quality and conservation, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  And, Farm Bureau is opposing a state plan to create a hunting season...

Legislation to remove the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list.  Our featured story is with the FFA Teacher of the Year, it’s a rigorous process to win the Golden Owl Award.  Farmers in the Field features crops such as —Easter lilies, almonds, livestock and vegetables. Mandated postings to farm employees where you can get those posters.  And Farm Bureau comments on the proposal to li...

April’s statewide snowpack and reservoir numbers, educating students and instructors about agriculture, creating nitrogen management plans, and making sense of food labels.

Federal water rules may be easing. Farm groups respond to Make America Healthy Again. Farm Bureau president sounds the alarm at the loss of farms in California.  Capitol Ag Day brings a huge turnout to learn about farming and food.  Nebraska’s farmer governor has advice for other states to protect agriculture. 

Streamlining U.S. pork and poultry processing Wolf activity causes an emergency declaration A bill to put more money into the hands of farm employees Stabilizing the California Fair Plan Working to extend tax cuts.

Business groups challenge the Climate Disclosure Rule. Federal money for more fire prevention work, pleases a northern California lawmaker  We’ll visit an Ag Day event that introduces thousands of students to farming and ranching. Reactions to certain federal water allocations.  We’ll check the egg market for the Easter holiday.

In this episode, a California Congressman reacts to the Trump Administration’s call for increased timber production and fuels reduction orders. We'll discuss efforts to speed up emergency payments for farmers, explore how Fresno State is helping people enter the agriculture field, and examine why some dairies are crossbreeding with beef animals.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins takes on bird flu.  Researchers look to deter mountain lions from attacking livestock.  Decreased consumption hurts California winegrape growers USDA stops taxpayer money for food assistance to illegal aliens. Mexico opens its market for more U.S. corn. A bill to provide overtime tax credits to farm employers to get more money to their employees.

A beekeeper talks need for more land for bees to forage and bee thefts, State to review autonomous tractor ban, U.S. Farm Exports, and food prices.

There’s a massive bee shortage for almond pollination.  Regulations are costly for lettuce producers.  New USDA Secretary concerned about the farm economy, and new   proposed dairy waste discharge rules.

Farm Bureau is working to develop relationships with dozens of new federal lawmakers to advocate for their members. Farm employers must now create workplace violence prevention plans, we’ll have a report.   Also, we’ll speak with the State FFA officers and an advisor about California’s FFA program—developing young leaders. National FFA week is February 15-22. 

Concerns about the health of honeybees going into the pollination season. Some questions and responses from Brooke Rollins’ confirmation hearings for USDA Secretary. A handy app to help farm employers track employee hours—save time and money. Learn more here:  https://www.fieldclock.com/farm-bureau .   Monarch butterfly’s proposed listing and which California counties it affects, Plus, a reminder...

In this episode, we cover the upcoming February Farm Shows, the potential for additional water storage, the impact of the new Congress on agriculture, a program supporting new farmers by funding experienced mentors, and the regulatory costs facing lettuce growers.

Farm Bureau reacts to the governor’s budget proposal, State ban on dairy and poultry exhibitions and fairs, small sized citrus may find a home in juice market, foreign owned farmland, federal money to develop farm export market.