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This episodes is about the expectations that we put on ourselves and others. The ones other people put on us and how they approach us with hidden expectations. Assumptions that we should be at a different place in life financially, physically, emotionally so on and so forth. What expectations have you placed upon yourself that you hadn't met yet? S…

Welcome to Part 2 of our 2020 KSTE Farm Hour retrospective. We take a look back this week at some of the more interesting farm stories and farm people of the past year, involved with the changing face of California agriculture. And we have some feel good stories, as well.بقلم Farmer Fred

Welcome to Part 1 of our 2020 KSTE Farm Hour retrospective. We take a look back this week at some of the more interesting farm stories and farm people of the past year, involved with the changing face of California agriculture. And we have some feel good stories, as well.بقلم Farmer Fred

Weather researchers say they miscalculated: revised models show California will likely experience drier winters in the future. We have that report. The Metropolitan Water District is pumping millions of dollars more into the proposed Delta tunnels project, despite the objections of many Delta residents. Here’s a twist for Golden State farmers who m…

This episode speaks on several stories of friends who started from nothing to something. But while they were going through their transition people had things to say. They stayed focused and now they are in a better state of mind and spirit. Going through a rough patch in life shouldn't change who you are as a person in a negative way. Its all about…

The State Water Project has released its first water allocation numbers for 2021…and it’s a small number. Which county is the number one county in the country for ag production? It’s here in California. There’s a record California pistachio crop this year. We have the numbers. And, it’s a great season for Christmas tree and poinsettia sales, we tal…

Wine grape researchers are well aware of the damage that smoke can do to the grapes. But what about ash? Some tips about what you shouldn’t do. We do a deep dive into the Sacramento County Agriculture crop report. The 2019 edition just came out. It’s no-till November, we talk with one farm advisor about the benefits of not tilling your fields. And …

This episodes break down some of the issues we face when we allow certain things to remain in our lives. Poison can be many things and if not addressed properly they can lead to some serious consequences. What's your poison? Share share share and let me know what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support…

Despite smoke damage to hundreds of thousands of Napa-Sonoma wine grapes, growers in the area say the 2020 harvest will be a very good vintage. We have the details. Despite the USDA’s efforts, a robust, high-speed Rural Broadband system is still lacking in rural California and many other areas of the country. More and more people surveyed say farme…

This episodes is about key things that cause people to overthinking. 10 examples of overthinking. Personal ups and downs with over analysing everything and how it causes anxiety and unnecessary stress. Share share share and don't forget to subscribe. Appreciate the positive feedback as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-stil…

A combination of lighter yields and smoke damage is playing havoc with the California wine grape crush numbers. Hundreds of thousands of wine grapes have been rejected due to smoke exposure. A famous rice mill that towers over Kentucky Avenue near Interstate 5 in Woodland has been sold. We have the details. A bit of good news: exports are up… a bit…

This episode is real and raw about getting rid of toxic people. How to recognize if you're the toxic person. Life tips on how to recognize and remove toxic people. Don't allow excuses to keep toxicity in your life. Share Share Share and maybe you can help someone as well as yourself get free from their toxic situation. Instagram /YouTube @ creatvam…

There is some good news this week for California farmers: more medium grain rice from the Sacramento Valley is headed to China. And, the federal government has okayed more funding to fight the 20 pound rodent that is a threat to Delta area farmland - the Nutria. The weather will be considerably colder in the days ahead. How cold? Will it get cold e…

Wildfires, a Pandemic, Trade Issues, an election…where do you want to start this week? How about a good old reliable topic: California’s water wars. Lawsuits are flying in Kern County, after an attempt by a local water agency down there to start charging farmers $2100 an acre foot to replenish an aquifer. We have wildfire and trade news, too, with …

Winegrape growers in the Napa Sonoma area are getting a better handle on the damage estimates to their fields and facilities. We have the staggering numbers. Another staggering number: 10 million acres burned due to wildfires this year. We’re not there yet, but we are approaching it…for the third time in five years. Farmers are looking for estate t…

This episode talks about the influence of the 80/20 principal. The natural divide of society (the vital few) which is the upper 20 percent and the (trivial many) which is the 80 percent. Blocking out your time to be more like the top 20 percent. Knowing what you want and what's it going to take to get you there. SHARE SHARE SHARE and maybe this is …

Drought is expanding throughout the country, but especially here in the Western United States. We have the ugly numbers. The USDA has released the latest forecasts for several important California farm commodities, including fruits, nuts and rice. And Citrus growers in California are still evaluating the effect of smoke, wildfire, haze and heat on …

This episode touches the sensitive subject of matching your words with your character. How many people listen to your words but pay more attention to how you act? We can de-value our words based on one or two actions. What is your character saying to people? SHARE SHARE SHARE and maybe this is for you, your family or a friend. Reach out on FB @Kend…

Even though the flames of September’s fires are subsiding there, wine grape growers in the Napa Sonoma area are still taking stock of the damage and lining up financial help. And winegrape growers with insurance face another obstacle in getting quick relief. Insurance companies want to see lab tests for smoke taint on wine grapes. But the laborator…

This episode dives into the power of friendships. The distructive patterns when hanging around the wrong people. Being okay with challenging yourself and letting others go etc. When you're done listening SHARE SHARE SHARE and maybe this is for you and someone else you know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support…

California wildfires continue their rapid spread throughout some very valuable wine country in our area. We have an update. Several farm groups are petitioning the federal government for more Covid-19 relief aid for farmworkers. What is California doing to stop the spread of illegal pesticides into the state? And, we talk with a Colusa County rice …

Today's episode is all about cultivating what's on the inside. It's never too late to dust off your dreams and make something happen. Know who you are and be prepared for the opportunity when it presents itself. After you listen SHARE SHARE SHARE and maybe this is for you or someone close to you..Facebook (KendrickStill), Twitter, YouTube (creatvam…

California farmers, their crops and their livestock continue to deal with a plethora of problems that will make 2020 one for the record books: the largest wildfires in state history, the resultant dense smoke that made Northern and Central California the most polluted area in the world recently; record high temperatures in August, and the Coronavir…

This episode dives into the reason many of us get in our own way. The lies we believe about ourselves. How we can start things to be the jack of all trades and the master of none. Plus a ton of nuggets to take away to help cultivate what's on the inside to win again. Share Share Share --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/suppo…

It’s been a tough year for many of California’s major crops. The combination of the Covid-19 shutdown, wildfires and persistent smoke throughout California, but especially in the Central Valley, have slowed crop development, interfered with the harvest, hampered farm labor, and possibly may taint one very important California agricultural commodity…

California’s record shattering wildfire season continues. Honeybee losses from the fires in Yolo and Solano Counties will impact area almond growers in 2021. Smoke taint is an increasing concern for wine grape growers in Northern California. And livestock owners need to take precautions to protect their animals from smoke inhalation issues. We have…

This episode is about getting out of the rut. Full of encouragement and wisdom about being an entrepreneur. The fight with temporary. Check it out and SHARE SHARE SHARE!!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support

Larger than the state of Delaware. That’s the description of the number of acres burned in California’s recent lightning-started wildfires, decimating many Northern California counties, and that includes farms, ranches, vineyards, and orchards. The damage is still being registered, but we have an update, along with information about an upcoming web…

California’s wildfires continue, and as the smoke somewhat clears, the impact of those fires on the state’s agricultural industries is becoming more apparent. We have an update. Hurricane Laura’s impact on the Louisiana-Texas coastline last week decimated some of that areas biggest crops, including one that Sacramento Valley farmers are very famili…

This episode is about grabbing hold of your creative identity. Personal lessons dealing with creative passions. Story telling at its finest. Enjoy and hopefully you will have a nugget or two to take away. SHARE SHARE SHARE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support

Once again, Northern and Central California wildfires plague the entire region, with thick smoke blanketing populous urban areas, while flames are whipping up throughout farm and ranch land here. And once again, wine grape growers in the Napa Sonoma area who are about to begin harvesting are worried about smoke taint to their grapes, a minor concer…

California’s specialty crop growers can breathe a bit easier, more of the Golden State’s unique commodities have been added to the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Those mysterious seeds from China that were received by unsuspecting homeowners here in the U.S.? There’s still a lot we don’t know, but so far, it appears to be a benign thre…

Yolo County agriculture is in the spotlight this week. In Woodland, sheriff’s detectives recovered 70 stolen bee boxes. And those bees are critical to Yolo county’s largest crop, almonds. The latest yolo county ag report is out, and almonds remain number 1. But there is a new crop in the second position. We have the details. We have an update on la…

Is more pandemic relief money headed for California’s farmers and ranchers, who have been upended by changes in markets and problems with supply chains? This past week, the U.S. Senate introduced a trillion dollar pandemic relief bill, that included $20 billion for farms, ranches and rural communities. We have the details. More and more Californian…

This episode is about what to do when discouragement hits. Personal battles with doors being closed and how I changed my perspective on opportunities. Listen and SHARE SHARE SHARE to someone else who may be challenged with discouragement and setbacks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support…

California’s farmers have some tough decisions to make, real soon, about fall and winter planting. Just how much should they plant? The loss of markets due to Covid-19 related restaurant closures and an uncertain school year could mean tighter supplies for cool season vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower. The dreaded “d” word - drou…

Everything is getting thrown in the way of California farming in 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing a serious labor shortage on the state’s farms. Ongoing trade disputes have some growers worried if they will have a market for their crops this fall. The bureaucratic morass of federal relief rules for farmers seems to change constantly. In many …

This episode is exciting and and encouraging. We all may need to get to a place of embracing this new normal How do you deal with change? Are you someone who deals with fear and anxiety when change comes? This episode is all about how to see the new start for what it is. Embarking on personal discovery to embracing the new! SHARE SHARE SHARE when y…

Good news is hard to come by these days, so let’s start with this: reservoir storage right now in California is enough to get us through this water year, and maybe a bit more available to move to south state farming regions. And University of California researchers have a breakthrough: a peptide that just might thwart citrus greening disease. With …

This episode stem from a conversation I had with some family members. It started with my daughter wanting to do hair to start earning money instead of wait on her parents. Turned out better than I thought. Once you're done listening SHARE SHARE SHARE! You can reach me on Fb @Kendrick Still, twitter, Instagram @creatvambition, YouTube @creatvambitio…

This episode has some nuggets on the excuses that keep you stuck in a rut. How to overcome your excuses and personal conviction of laziness. Listen and share, share, share!! Let me know what you think. Kendrick Still of FB, twitter, follow on Instagram @ Creatvambition, Youtube @creatvambition --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-st…

California's farms, ranches and agricultural businesses are going to take a big hit from pandemic related losses. The range? Between $5.9 and $8.6 billion this year. That's according to an economic study recently released. We have the details. There's a record breaking almond crop on the way here in California. But can robust almond sales survive p…

This episode is about resetting, focus, and forgiveness. Meeting a complete stranger at the Airport and giving her some words of wisdom and encouragement. Freemont Street and it's encounters. The power of accountability. SHARE SHARE SHARE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support…

If your specialty crop is not on the list for those eligible for coronavirus assistance payments from the USDA, there is a way you can get included, but you better hurry. And among those currently not eligible are two major California agricultural producers, cut flowers and nursery products. The Japanese Beetle is back in Sacramento County, a major…

There’s a bit of relief for California’s Klamath Basin Farmers. The water that was taken away from them last week, is back. We’ll explain that one. California latest ag statistics are out, you have a few minutes to think about which are the five leading agricultural commodities in California according to the latest report. We’ll tell you, don’t wor…

This segment takes you to a personal and practical place of application to better yourself. Several key elements to believing in yourself. Askimg yourself the right questions. SHARE SHARE SHARE after you listen and get all that you need from the podcast. Share it so someone else can benefit from it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendr…

This episode speaks on the personal experiences involving the police. What shaped my views on law enforcement. Conversations to have with my children. SHARE SHARE SHARE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-still/support

Not to pile on with all the other problems right now…but there’s a drought in California. And, in a bit of a switch, much drier than normal soil is taking hold in Northern California rather than in Southern California. And up in the far north of the state, Klamath basin farmers say they are facing the heartbreaking prospect of watching their crops …

Following the lead of the Central Valley Project, the State Water Project is increasing its allocations of summer water to California’s farmers. But they’re saying don’t expect any more this year. We have the numbers. It’s picking time for some of our state’s tastiest crops: blueberries and cherries. We talk with a Lodi cherry grower about this yea…

Amidst all the bad farm economic news due to the pandemic, there are some bright spots. The Central Valley Project is releasing more water to its farm customers south of the Delta. And we hear from President Trump, who last week announced a new, $19 billion dollar relief plan for farmers, including California’s specialty crop producers. We have the…