Voice of California Agriculture

California Farm Bureau
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The California Farm Bureau is excited to bring you the Voice of California Agriculture Podcast! Hosted by Gary Sack, the podcast will bring general farm and food news, plus legislative updates affecting California family farmers and ranchers. To learn more about the work that California Farm Bureau is doing, visit: https://www.cfbf.com/

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 95: 2/12/2026 - Lions, Farm Labor Laws, Farm Bill, Milk Production Outlook, Golden Mussel

    Potential mountain lion listing as threatened  New laws for farm employers for 2026- not knowing them could be costly.   National farm legislation is still needed for this year  Milk output is now at record levels, but could plummet later this year  Fears of the spread of the golden mussel.

    22 min

  2. FEB 5

    Episode 94: 2/5/2026 - Mountain Lions, Predators & Livestock, Work to Help Specialty Crop Farmers, Beef Supply Outlook, Rice Update

    The state Farm Bureau president discusses the state livestock industry’s ongoing predator issues with lions and wolves.    Farm Bureau is pressuring Congress to give help to the Specialty Crop producers  What the recent Cattle on Feed Report means to future beef supplies  And how last fall’s rainstorms made for a difficult harvest for rice farmers.

    20 min

  3. JAN 29

    Episode 93: 1/29/2026 - Pear imports, Prop 50, Farmers from the Field

    Chemically treated pears from Argentina hurts California’s fresh harvest pear market. Industry looks for help.   Shannon Douglas, president, CA Farm Bureau, has a message for rural California in the wake of the passage of Prop 50.   From the Fields—Reports from various farmers from around the state about their activities and last season.

    22 min

  4. JAN 22

    Episode 92: 1/22/2026 - Wolves, Dietary Guidelines, and Water Supply

    We speak with a rancher who lost their family horse and a 600-pound calf to wolves on New Year’s Day.    A look at the government’s new Recommended Dietary Guidelines and what it may mean for farmers.  Plus, the State’s water supply situation at the beginning of the year.

    22 min

  5. JAN 15

    Episode 91: 1/15/2026 - Valentine’s Day Roses, the Effects of Regulatory Costs, Pears, and a Webinar on Organic Growing

    We speak with a rose grower about the market and supply for Valentine’s Day. Farm Bureau president talks about the cost of regulations sinking farmers. The pear industry seeks relief from a flood of imports. A webinar series for those transitioning to organic farming.

    22 min

  6. JAN 8

    Episode 90: 1/8/2026 - Ag Issues for 2026, New Year Laws, Meat Supplies, and Scholarships

    Shannon Douglass talks issues for Farm Bureau in 2026.   New laws for the new year  Hog and Beef supply numbers and what it means for consumers  Farm fatalities are lower than other dangerous professions in 2025  Scholarship applications are coming due. College bound students should check it out.

    18 min

  7. JAN 1

    Episode 89: 1/1/2026 - Farm Issues in 2025, Regenerative Agriculture, Campaign School, and More!

    Farm Bureau President talks 2025 Year in Ag.    “Regenerative agriculture,” explained.   Minimum wage increased.   Campaign School—to help members running for political office or involved in a campaign  Farm Bureau donates 1,000 backpacks with supplies for school students .

    19 min

  8. 12/25/2025

    Episode 88: 12/25/2025 - Farm Bureau to Host Campaign School and What Christmas Looks Like on the Farm Across California

    Why Farm Bureau is hosting a campaign school for political office seekers, and we speak with several farm leaders about Christmas on the Farm—work still needs to be done.

    24 min
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The California Farm Bureau is excited to bring you the Voice of California Agriculture Podcast! Hosted by Gary Sack, the podcast will bring general farm and food news, plus legislative updates affecting California family farmers and ranchers. To learn more about the work that California Farm Bureau is doing, visit: https://www.cfbf.com/

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