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Voice of California Agriculture

California Farm Bureau
California Agriculture
California Farm Bureau
California
USDA
Proposition 50
Regulatory Costs
Agritourism
Rural Crime
Thanksgiving Meals
Almond
Redistricting
Pesticides
Farm Bureau
Off-Farm Income
Agricultural Education
Pumpkins
Gray Wolf
Wine Grape Industry
California Walnuts
Livestock Depredation

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: www.cfbf.com/

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As the USDA works to promote American cotton, hear from a California cotton leader about their challenges, the benefits of cotton fabrics, and the quality of California cotton.

Farm officials continue to remind residents who may have purchased grap... more

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 ranchers and Farm Bureau.

Food and agriculture’s huge economic footprint.

Specialty crop farmers receive... more

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.

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 age... more

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Amy DeLisio
Chief Executive Officer of the Dairy Council of California
Dairy Council of California
Episode: Episode 110: 6/4/26 - Dairy Month & Cherry Crop Update
Peter Rumble
Chief Executive Officer, Napa County Farm Bureau
Napa County Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 109: 5/28/26 - Regulatory Cost Study, Field Reports, and Checking Scales and Metering Devices
Melissa Cregan
President, California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association; Fresno County Sealer of Weights and Measures
California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association; Fresno County
Episode: Episode 109: 5/28/26 - Regulatory Cost Study, Field Reports, and Checking Scales and Metering Devices
Chris Reardon
Vice President of Policy Advocacy for the California Farm Bureau
California Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 107: 5/14/26 - Wine Labeling, Elementary Agriculture Writing Contest Winners, Cling Peaches, and Asian Citrus Psyllid
Melissa Craig
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner and President of CACASA
California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association
Episode: Episode 106: 5/7/2026 - Legislative Updates on Nitrogen Discharge and Labor, Capitol Ag Day, Farm Exports Increase Initiative, and Fertilizer Availability
Fiona Carroll
Staffing the Farm Bureau booth at Ag Day
California Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 106: 5/7/2026 - Legislative Updates on Nitrogen Discharge and Labor, Capitol Ag Day, Farm Exports Increase Initiative, and Fertilizer Availability
Pat Mortali
Retired engineer from John Deere
John Deere
Episode: Episode 105: 4/30/26 - A Wine Expert’s Perspective, Rural Crime Continued, and Fertilizer Prices
Dolores Mast
Co-owner of Bryce Station Vineyards
Bryce Station Vineyards
Episode: Episode 104: 4/23/26 - Murphys Family-Owned Winery, Rural Crime-Protecting the Farm, Reintroduction of Grizzly Bears
Stuart Mast
Winemaker and co-owner
Bryce Station Vineyards
Episode: Episode 104: 4/23/26 - Murphys Family-Owned Winery, Rural Crime-Protecting the Farm, Reintroduction of Grizzly Bears

Host

Gary Sack
Host of the Voice of California Agriculture Podcast, affiliated with the California Farm Bureau.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Very informative

    I enjoy tuning in weekly to this podcast. The host has a very good pulse on California agricultural topics and covers a broad range of topics that I find engaging in informative. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginnymmiller
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good

    In my class i am learning about California

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I have love my dog rilly
    United States2 years ago
  • This is propaganda from a lobbying organization

    This podcast was created by the California Farm Bureau, which is a lobbying organization. It’s an infomercial for that organization disguised as a news podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ricketybridge891
    United States2 years ago
  • A good way to hear California Farm Bureau working hard.

    This Podcast is a new service from the California Farm Bureau giving updates on news and actives that our State Farm Bureau is currently involved in. Gary does a great job and I listen to it on my time. Often when driving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OakGlenlistener
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show

    Very Knowledgeable Host! Nearly 45 years in agriculture. A must Listen!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citrus Saavy
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring practical farm-level perspectives alongside policy discussions.
The show provides useful policy and market context for industry professionals.
The host delivers timely California agriculture insights with credibility and clarity.
Some listeners view it as advocacy-aligned, but the host's knowledge is widely appreciated.

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Episode 109: 5/28/26 - Regulatory Cost Study, Field Reports, and Checking Scales and Metering Devices
Q: What were the main findings of the regulatory cost study for large versus small growers?
Large growers face about $1.7 million per year in regulatory costs (roughly $1,700 per acre), while smaller growers pay about a quarter of that (around $1,100 per acre), highlighting a significant scale difference.
Episode 109: 5/28/26 - Regulatory Cost Study, Field Reports, and Checking Scales and Metering Devices
Q: Good morning, Peter. First of all, what prompted you to commission this study?
The Napa County Farm Bureau surveyed members to identify the most challenging issues, and regulatory costs emerged as the central problem, with a view to understanding the true dollar impact and supporting advocacy with solid data.
Episode 94: 2/5/2026 - Mountain Lions, Predators & Livestock, Work to Help Specialty Crop Farmers, Beef Supply Outlook, Rice Update
Q: What progress has been made on predator management in 2025?
Progress includes engagement by regulatory officials and the department, with tools and strategies such as adjusting calving seasons to reduce risk, though the situation remains complex and inconsistent across counties.
Episode 107: 5/14/26 - Wine Labeling, Elementary Agriculture Writing Contest Winners, Cling Peaches, and Asian Citrus Psyllid
Q: What is AB 1585 about and who supports or opposes it?
AB 1585 would require wines labeled American to be made from 100 percent US-grown grapes; Farm Bureau and allied grower groups support stronger labeling, while some industry bodies oppose or have concerns.
Episode 101: 3/26/26 - Rural Crime, Ag Secretary Talks Farm Issues, Ag Minimum Wage Bill, Dietary Guidelines, Farm Nitrogen Applications
Q: What can we do in terms of that doable really in terms of trying to prevent some of these crimes when you're working with the farmers and ranchers out there?
The producer should maintain a high level of awareness and deploy tangible prevention tools like cameras (including solar wireless systems) and hardening measures (locking gates, controlling ingress/egress), plus documenting infrastructure with photos to aid investigations.

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What is Voice of California Agriculture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show frequently covers California agriculture with a policy and advocacy tilt, mixing timely industry updates (such as trade, subsidies, regulatory costs, and labor) with practical farming concerns from growers and ranchers. Recent episodes tend to pair market and policy developments (pear imports, regulatory costs, predator management) with on-the-ground reports from farmers, giving listeners a sense of resilience and ongoing challenges across multiple sectors.

- Notable strengths include a steady host presence and recurring guest voices from the California Farm Bureau and affiliated industry groups, plus economists and researchers who explain how state policies affect farming economics, costs, and competitiveness. This combination i... more

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1. Amy DeLisio
2. Peter Rumble
3. Melissa Cregan
4. Chris Reardon
5. Melissa Craig
6. Fiona Carroll
7. Pat Mortali
8. Dolores Mast

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