On today’s show we have interviews from the Syngenta media summit and an update from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

On today’s show we have a discussion on the damage from wildfires but looking at another area that we may not always think about: damage to the Central Valley’s tree nut crops. Joining us on the phone are two University of California researchers who found just how costly that damage can be.

On today’s show, we recap the top stories and interviews from the week.

On today’s show we’ll find out how the Almond Board is helping PCAs get Continuing Education Credits for free with their new program, the Almond Learning Hub. That’s coming up in this week’s Almond Update.     We also hear about the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State’s Ag Tech Days event on October 25th. Joining us to tell us more about it is Charles Hillyer, director at the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State.

On today’s show we have an update to a story we’ve been following out of the Midwest, as Pure Prairie Poultry, a poultry company operating in Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers.

On today’s show we report from the California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) annual meeting, held this year at the Disneyland Hotel convention center in Anaheim.

On today’s show we turn to the Midwest. Midwest poultry farmers are facing a devastating crisis after Pure Prairie Poultry abruptly abandoned its contracts, leaving them without payments or resources to care for thousands of birds. Farmers are spending tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to feed starving flocks, while state and federal officials scramble to address the policy gaps that left them unprotected. With no safety net in place and government agencies slow to act, many farmers...

On today’s show, we talk with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about USDA’s efforts to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. He discusses key measures such as SNAP program flexibility, opportunities for hot meals, and meals for schoolchildren. For farmers, a variety of aid programs are available, and USDA has deployed surge teams to affected areas to assist. We’re also joined by Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He...

On today’s show Sidd Pal, assistant professor of geospatial science at Purdue University, explains digital soil maps utilizing technologies like AI, addressing spatial variability in soil health management through high-resolution data sets. He discusses the creation and advantages over traditional maps, enhanced by the Purdue Soil Explore, aiding farmers in site-specific management and carbon sequestration. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Jenny Nicolaou, Associate Director at the...

On today’s show Rebeckah Freeman Adcock, Vice President of U. S. Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association joins us to talk about the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and the needs for Specialty Crops in the next farm bill. Some concerns include improving the economic sustainability of growers through enhanced research, mechanization, and better risk management tools like crop insurance. We also talk with Matt Mulica Senior Project Director, Keystone Policy Center,...

USMCA Dispute: U.S. GMO Corn Exports to Mexico/Aquaculture in the US On today’s show Congressman Dan Kildee joins us to talk about the dispute arising from Mexico's ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn from the US, which contradicts the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Former President Lopez Obrador's decree, intended to protect Mexican growers, uses non-scientific barriers, breaching the agreement's terms. The current dispute resolution aims to lift the restriction and reinforce US...

Today’s show starts with a discussion with Peter Berthelson, President of Conservation Blueprint, about the integration of pollinator habitats with solar energy projects. They explore how solar farms can double as conservation areas, supporting pollinator populations while generating renewable energy. The discussion highlights the benefits of this synergy for agriculture, sustainability, and biodiversity. ​ Sabrina also interviews Mollie Van Lieu about the partnership between the...

On today’s show, we discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on agriculture. We hear from both the Tennessee state agriculture commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing...

On today’s show Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia's 8th district addresses Hurricane Helene relief efforts in his state. He highlights the role of volunteers and organizations in providing aid. Significant agricultural losses, particularly in poultry and cotton, are a major focus, with efforts to secure disaster relief underway. We also have this week’s Almond Update and reports from the World Dairy Expo.

On today’s show Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff joins us to discuss the devastating impact Hurricane Helene has had on Georgia’s agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many growers were already struggling with high costs and low prices before the storm.  

In this episode, Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s success in boosting U.S. agricultural market access by 28.5% over the past four years. He highlights strategies to capitalize on new export opportunities, with a focus on specialty crops, sustainability, and the role of international organizations. McKalip also emphasizes the importance of tariff reductions for American farmers...

Today’s key topics: HPAI in California Dairy Herds and Iowa Pig Farmer in Favor of California’s Prop 12 On today’s show we're joined by Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian and founder of RSM Consulting. Dr. Russo recently participated in a webinar on the growing concerns of H5NX, particularly its spread into dairy herds. We'll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds. We also hear from...

On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food.

On today’s show we have this week’s Almond Update with details on the Almond Board’s upcoming Listening Tour.

On today’s show we hear from Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.

On today’s show we hear about a hearing on helping farmers who are facing disaster.

On today’s show we’ll hear about the upcoming ag tech event, FIRA, which is heading to the Sacramento area next month. 

On today’s show organic products face price pressure with supply and demand.

On today’s show addressing farm labor challenges through technology.

On today’s show an investment of $7.3 billion to help further strengthen rural electrification.