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California is spending big on repurposing farmland, but critics say boosting food production during drought is a better goal

05/18/22 9:02 AM By Brad Hooker

California lawmakers and the governor are hashing out the final details for investing billions of state dollars into a drought relief plan with long-term water investments and some benefits to farmers.

Water cutbacks and dams take center stage in Legislature

04/22/22 8:11 AM By Brad Hooker

Senate GOP lawmakers came out in full force on Thursday against a bill calling for more urban water conservation, while moderate Democrats joined in their frustrations over lagging water storage investments.

Frustration over water bonds lingers a decade later

04/19/22 7:21 AM By Brad Hooker

State Senator Anna Caballero of Salinas has an uncomfortable history with water bonds.

Water Commission chair resigns, as Sites Reservoir looks to gain funding

03/18/22 7:25 AM By Brad Hooker

The change in leadership comes ahead of a critical vote for Sites Reservoir and on the news of a new loan opportunity for the project.

Open Mic: Dan Basse- AgResource Company

This week’s Open Mic guest is Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company. With over 45 years of experience in the global grain market, Basse has seen cyclical swings in commodity prices and farm income many times before. Unlike years gone by, the United States farmer is no longer the primary supplier of grains to the international market and is politically and financially being squeezed out of what were once promising markets. Basse says price is no longer the primary driver of export sales and future administrations may be forced to use strong trade policy to open doors for farmers. Basse says the renewable fuels industry as well as airlines need regulatory certainty to secure their share of a promising demand base for their crops.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Oct. 18, 2024: Georgia Rep. Austin Scott on disaster aid, farm bill

Multiple hurricanes have caused destruction for southeastern farmers this year. House Ag Committee member Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., joined the show to discuss damage in his district, the call for disaster aid funding and the farm bill.

Then, the Farm Service Agency's John Berge and StoneX's Josh Linville join to talk about USDA disaster assistance and the hurricane's impacts on fertilizer availability and prices.

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