PODCAST · society
California Ag Today
by Patrick Cavanaugh
Podcast by Patrick Cavanaugh
Episodes
-
California Berry Genetics Offering Superior Blueberry Varieties
Greg and Monica Willems are bringing growers and consumers remarkable new blueberry varieties. Their California Berry Genetics is one of the top blue berry nurseries in the nation. New varieties such as Sweet Duchess, Early Duchess, and Blue Duchess will be sold under the Farm to Table Berries...
-
Extended Drought and repeated Zero Water Allocations Cause Massive Concerns For California Agriculture
Joe Del Bosque is a long-time farmer in Wester Fresno and Merced Counties. He farms almonds, melons an other crops. He said farmers are selling their land and giving up their professions and the state wants to buy out other farms for the water rights!
-
Part 2 with William Bourdeau-- on Preserving our Domestic Food Supply
The vast majority of food, produced in the US, comes from California, which is experiencing another drought. However, for food security, sound policies must be made to allow farmers to get surface water for their crops. Too much water flows to the Pacific Ocean, which should go to farmers!
-
Part 2 Mario Santoyo on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
For decades, Mario Santoyo is someone who has fought hard for water for California Farmers. He describes the catastrophic nature of SGMA.
-
Preserving the Domestic Food Supply with Sound Solutions
William Bourdeau is Vice President of Harris Farms, a Director of Westlands Water District, and Chairman of the Board of the California Water Alliance. He speaks about preserving the California Food Supply for the Future.
-
Dire Prediction for California Agriculture Part 1
Mario Santoyo served as assistant manager for 30 years on the Friant Water Users Authority, and then served as Executive Director for the San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority representing the counties of Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings, in order to promote the building of...
-
PCA Paul Crout: Conventional Produce is as Safe as Organic Produce
Part 2 of 2 Parts Paul Crout is a Pest Control Advisor and Certified Crop Advisor. He is with Helena Agri-Enterprises based in Templeton California. He is among thousands of PCAs and CCAs who assist growers in crop production. He noted California produce is safe to eat, whether grown…
more -
PCAs Like Paul Crout Are Important in California Agriculture
Paul Crout is a Pest Control Advisor and Certified Crop Advisor. He is with Helena Agri-Enterprises based in Templeton California. He is among thousands of PCAs and CCAs who assist growers in crop production.
-
California PCAs, Such as Jeff Rasmussen, Are Plant Doctors
Jeff Rasmussen is a California Pest Control Advisor. He noted he is a plant doctor and chooses his plant pest and disease control methods very carefully. He often doesn't need to use pest control materials. Instead, he chooses cultural practices and biological products to control pests and diseases.
-
A Dire Situation for California Ag
Due to very little rain and snow during the winter of 2020/2021, California growers are having to rely on groundwater to get through this season. We all believe this is an unsustainable struggle to irrigate crops. Ryan Jacobsen is the CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. He is also the fourth...
-
A new book entitled From Farms to Incubators available April 20th
Hear Amy Wu, the author of From Farms to Incubators on how women entrepreneurs are revolutionizing agriculture through high technology. Amy Wu is an award-winning agtech journalist and the producer/director of the documentary film From Farms to Incubators. She is widely published in major...
-
Initial 5 % Water Allocation Worries Growers in California
Today’s announcement is no surprise given current hydrologic conditions and regulations that restrict operations of the Central Valley Project, but it is devastating nonetheless for farmers and communities across the region that rely on water from the CVP and jobs created by irrigated agriculture.
-
Conservation Tillage in Field Crops Has Big Benefits to Soil
Jeff Mitchell is a UCANR Cropping Systems Specialist in the department of Plant Science at UC Davis. He has been researching Conservation Tillage for more than 20 years.
-
Major Headwinds Continue on California Dairy Farmers
Competition from other state, massive regulations, and plant based movement pressure the industry.
-
The Value of Agricultural Pest Control Advisors, and Applicators
Pest Control Advisors and applicators must alway make there voices heard in social media and websites. Anthony LaFauce has been an adjunct at the American University, for eight years. He’s taught public speaking, digital communications in public relations. He is a principle at the Clyde Group, a...
-
Miyoko Schinner Has an Idea That Could Help the Dairy Industry!
The national dairy industry is hurting badly due to lower consumption and over-supply. Why not shut down the dairy and grow a crop that can be marketed and put black ink on your balance sheet instead of red ink!
-
US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee For the First Time Recommend Eggs As the First Food for Babies and an Important Food For Toddlers.
Emily Metz President and CEO of the American Egg Board Has the Details!
-
First Huanglongbing Positive Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Commercial Citrus Orchard in Riverside County
Officials fear that this orchard cound eventually become infected, with the fatal Huanglongbing disease, which would the first commercial orchard in California.
-
Caroline Stringer is the Director of Trade for the California Fresh Fruit Asscociation
We’re talking about current trade challenges due to the COVID pandemic. And Stringer along with other California specialty crop representative have recently been selected to serve on the Agricultural Technical Advisor Committee to provide technical advice and guidance to the USDA and the office…
more -
Miyoko Schinner Wants to Help Struggling Daries
We spoke with Miyoko Schinner the tenacious, award-winning vegan celebrity chef behind Miyoko’s Creamery in Petaluma California, where she and her employees churn out a wide variety of plant based cheese products She has an idea on how to help the diary industry.
-
Does the Age Old Practice of White Latex Paint on Tree Trunks Protect it From Herbicide Damage?
Drew Wolter is a Grad Student at UC Davis. He studied whether or not the latex paint on tree trunks made a difference. And by the way, Wolter was awarded first place for his scientific paper at the California Weed Science Societies annual meeting in Monterey.
-
Understanding the Impact of Early Season Algae Infestations in Rice Seeding Emergence and Establishment
Guelta Laguerre is an undergrad at UC Davis, and she won first place for her research poster as an undergrad at the recent California Weed Science Society Meeting in Monterey.
-
Important Management Seminar March 26 in Bakers field
Jesse Rojas with the Redd Group discusses another important Management Seminar that the Redd Group is presenting.
-
Dr. Eliza Dunn: Crop Protection Materials are Good for Humanity
Dr. Eliza Dunn is the Medical Sciences Outreach Lead For Bayer Crop Sciences. She has served in third-world countries as a medical doctor and knows first hand the effects of malnutrition and insect borne illnesses. She explains how crop protection materials, including glyphosate, can protect…
more -
California Assembly Women Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher Betrayed the Non Union Farm Worker in the State
This podcast outlines how Assembly Women Lorena Gonzales Fletcher has stolen the dreams of non-UFW union farm employee in California. Jesse Rojas, spokesperson with Pick Justice Action, explains more. Also, Pick Justice has launched a Sweepstake for $5,000 regarding Fletcher's actions against...
-
ApisProtect Available Soon for Beekeepers
Beekeepers will so be able to know what is happening with the health of their hives with sensor technology from ApisProtect. For more information go to ApisProtect.com. You can also sign up for a free e-news letter at the site to stay up to date.
-
Another Northern California Wheat Growers is Being Prosecuted by the Army Corp of Engineers
Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Tony Francois is defending wheat farmer Jack LaPant.
-
Rob Schwehr with Atticus Speaks About The Company
Atticus is a company that keeps off-patent crop materials available for farmers.
-
James Whetlor is promoting Goat Meat Consumption
Whetlor is trying to keep the Billies from being euthanized at birth in order to move them into the food industry.
-
Jesse Rojas with The Redd Group regarding the UFW and the CA ALRB
It's back to the usual with CA Gov. Gavin Newsom appointing a Pro-UFW attorney to the UFW.
-
Congressman Josh Harder on Water Infrastructure for the Central Valley
Josh Harder represents California's 10th Congressional district which includes the Stanislaus County areas Modesto, Turlock and Patterson. He recently introduced the SAVE Water Resources Act to address the Central Valley Water needs.
-
A New Home for the Center For Land-Based Learning
Christine McMorrow, the communication director for The Center of Land-based Learning speaks about a groundbreaking of a new location for the center.
-
Drew Wolter, UC Davis Grad Student is Working on Controlling Threespike Goosegrass
Drew Wolter, UC Davis Grad Student is Working on Controlling Threespike Goosegrass in tree nut orchards. The weed is showing tolerance to Glyphosate.
-
Manuel Cunha On Protecting Ag Employees During High Heat Work Days
It's critically important all Ag Employees during high-temperature days. All operations must provide adequate Water, Rest, and Shade
-
West Sacramento FFA Member Anna Kelley Experiments to Make Garlic Eggs
West Sacramento FFA and River City High School Anna Kelley Feeds her Hens Garlic and their eggs have a garlic flavor!
-
Sophia Marin is Helping Wasco High School Students Attend Bakersfield College
Sophia Marin is a Lab Assistant III at UC Cooperative Extension Kern County as well as an Adjunct Professor at Bakersfield College. She is helping Wasco High School Students attend Bakersfield College to learn more about the science of agriculture.
-
Beekeeper Jimmy Gardiner On Almond Pollination This Season
This year's almond pollination season started out cold and rainy. However, temperatures warmed up and there were enough days between rainstorms that bees were able to fly and pollinate the almonds.
-
FFA Student Mackenzie Camacho is Researching Botryosphaeria in Walnuts
Minarets High School FFA Student Mackenzie Camacho wants to reduce the spreading of Botryosphaeria Spores when a farmer is burning infected wood.
-
Doris Mold Says More Women Farmers will be Counted on 2020 Census
Doris Mold Says More Women Farmers will be Counted on 2020 Census by Patrick Cavanaugh
-
Liberty Galvin a UC Davis PhD Student Explains the Problem with Weedy Rice
Find out what weedy rice is and why it's a problem for California rice growers,
-
Jesse Rojas on Important Meeting March 21 on What to do if ALRB or UFW Shows up to Farms
Jesse Rojas is the founder and CEO of the Redd Group and he is hosting the meeting at Hodel's Country Dining in Bakersfield 7 am to 11 am.
-
Idalia Navarro On Controlling Field Bindweed
Idalia Navarro is an undergrad student at California State University Fresno. She has found that Field Bindweed can tolerate water with high salt content, however, the weed will not grow when water stressed.
-
Tim Jacobs On Sudan Grass And Solarization On Weed Control in Strawberries
Timothy Jacobs, A Grad Student Soon to Graduate from Cal Poly SLO Researches Weed Control in Organic Strawberries
-
Cody Drake on Using a Drone for Remote Sensing of Weed in Vineyards
Cody Drake is a senior at California State University. His work is trying to pinpoint where the weeds are for better weed management in vineyards.
-
RainFall
RainFall by Patrick Cavanaugh
-
James Schaeffer On Alkali Weed
James Schaeffer is a second-year grad student at California State University Fresno and a Staff Research Associate with UC Cooperative Extension. He is deep in research on a plant called Alkali weed, that could be a serious problem in California agriculture.
-
Samikshya Budhathoki Has Discovered that Palmer Amaranth Desires Saline Soils
Samikshya Budhathoki discovers that the weed, Palmer Amaranth, desires saline soils, which are prevalent on the West Side of Fresno County. Palmer Amaranth is among the worst weeds in agriculture due to prolific seed production and glyphosate escapes.
-
Michele Borges on Striving to Earn The Star Reporter Award
Michelle Borges with Hughson FFA Is Working Hard to Win a Star Reporter Award at CA FFA Convention in April 2019.
-
AgVocating for Ag with Jake Reisdorf, a Beekeeper and Honey Producer
AgVocating for Ag with Jake Reisdorf, a Beekeeper and Honey Producer by Patrick Cavanaugh
-
Coffee Production in California with Jon Vaught Front Range BioSciences
Coffee Production in California with Jon Vaught Front Range BioSciences by Patrick Cavanaugh
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does California Ag Today have?
California Ag Today currently has 68 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is California Ag Today about?
Podcast by Patrick Cavanaugh
How often does California Ag Today release new episodes?
California Ag Today has 68 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to California Ag Today?
You can listen to California Ag Today on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts California Ag Today?
California Ag Today is created and hosted by Patrick Cavanaugh.
URL copied to clipboard!