Voice of California Agriculture

Farm Bureau surveys farmers on the impact of high diesel fuel prices. The USDA invests to increase domestic fertilizer production. The Federal government urges states to work with livestock producers on wolf management. A certified crop advisor speaks about his business and the value to farm operations California Farm Bureau urges the federal government to narrow its definition of federally regulated waters.  

State farm leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with lawmakers and why that matters.  Ventura County farmers received record proceeds in 2025, but in many cases lost money.  We’ll find out why.  California table olives, we’ll look at the size of this year’s crop, why you should buy California table olives, and the great snack that is also nutritious. 

How does a state farm leader characterize this past legislative session for agriculture? Government bureaucracy is blamed for Monterey County farmers unable to prepare for the super El Nino.  USDA invests money to strengthen specialty crop agriculture, which is so important in California.  

We’ll look at California’s apple crop--challenges, and why you should visit a local farmstand for apples.  President Trump gives farmers some relief on the price of diesel fuel.  A visit with some pumpkin farmers about their operations and their love of growing pumpkins.  How farmers fared in this legislative session on bills that reached the governor’s desk.  California Farm Bureau presents its Voters’ Guide.  

On this episode, we talk with pumpkin growers about this year’s crop and what you can expect to find at pumpkin patches across California for Halloween. We also explore why California is becoming an increasingly important producer of blueberries and how farmers are navigating rising diesel costs, which are nearly $2 higher in California.Plus, we take a look at how the California Farm Bureau is advocating for farmers in Washington, D.C., and discuss the Farm Bureau’s comments on the U.S. Forest Service’s Travel Management Rule and what it could mean for California’s agricultural community.