Voice of California Agriculture

Episode 111: 6/11/2026 - Help for Cotton Farmers, American Meat Consumption, BLM Lands Rule, U.S. Farm Footprint and Legislative Update

USDA works to increase demand for U.S. cotton. Americans eat more meat, despite the price. BLM sheds a Biden era regulation to the delight of ranchersand Farm Bureau. Food and agriculture’s huge economic footprint. Specialty crop farmers receive federal help. Update on legislative issues of concern to farmers.

Episode 110: 6/4/26 - Dairy Month & Cherry Crop Update

June is National Dairy Month, nutritional reminders, consumption trends and whole milk gets a boost.  Plus, the 2026 California cherry crop hit by a series of bad weather breaks.

Episode 109: 5/28/26 - Regulatory Cost Study, Field Reports, and Checking Scales and Metering Devices

Regulations are costing Napa County grape growers as much as $1,700 per acre.   Farmers report from the fields and vineyards around the state.   Plus, are grocery scales and fuel dispensers at your gas station accurate?  It’s the job of your local agency to see that they are.

Episode 108: 5/21/2 - Farmers Go To the Capitol and Mental Health Awareness on the Farm

More than 100 county Farm Bureau leaders will visit with state lawmakers during the month of May to discuss major farm issues.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month—Studies show farmers are not immune to mental health issues. Quite the opposite.  The American Farm Bureau is tackling the issue to help farmers cope.

Episode 107: 5/14/26 - Wine Labeling, Elementary Agriculture Writing Contest Winners, Cling Peaches, and Asian Citrus Psyllid

Farm groups seek to clear label confusion of American wine.   Farm Bureau opposes a bill that would undermine funding for Demonstration State Forests.  Imagine This agricultural story contest winners.  Cling Peach growers find some relief  Research to rein in Asian citrus psyllid.