California Ag Today

Many farmers wondering about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says propane suppliers are well-equipped to meet demand this fall.

Western producers face a heavy burden this fall as they consider the weight of fuel prices, supply chain issues, inflation, drought, and so much more. Pioneer Agronomy Manager Dan Berning joins us to explain how you can prepare for next year.

For many high schools in California, class is back in session. Now is a good time to talk to your kids about what their next year in FFA or 4-H is going to look like.

California farmers weigh their future options if surface water becomes unavailable for irrigation. Stuart Woolf is President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, which grows almonds and other crops. Woolf says they do have options when it comes to not having enough water.

Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.

Researchers on the west coast put the power of artificial intelligence to good use to protect bees from pesticides.

California vegetable growers can now use BASF Cevya fungicide following the Department of Pesticide Regulations’ green light.

High fuel prices have many farmers worried about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says propane suppliers are well-equipped to meet demand this fall.

Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.

However, the Washington Policy Center’s Initiative on Ag Director, Pam Lewison says producers already do a lot of the things they’re calling for.

In part two of this series, Corryn La Rue speaks with California Department of Water Resources environmental project manager Carrie Buckman. In their conversation, Buckman covers the potential negative and positive impacts of the Delta Conveyance Project.