Episode 139 – August 12, 2021 – Pistachio harvest research; USDA broadband announcement
In today’s #TechThursday show, Taylor Chalstrom talks with Reza Ehsani, professor in the school of engineering at UC Merced, about pistachio harvest research that is looking to artificial intelligence for improved harvest quality and efficiency. Sabrina Halvorson reports on the USDA broadband announcement.
Episode 138 -August 11, 2021 – Drought and soil conditions
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with CCA Mike Terry with Precision Laboratories about maintaining soil health during drought and how drought conditions can worsen soil compaction. We also cover the meeting of the state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Range Management Advisory Committee. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our […]
Episode 137 – August 10, 2021 – HLB found in San Diego citrus
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention division at CDFA, about the discovery of HLB in residential citrus trees in San Diego County. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please […]
Episode 136 – August 9, 2021 – Matt Billings; Vilsack on Wildfires
In today’s show we learn what it takes to create a unique new almond product, with almond grower Matt Billings. We also have comments from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to California. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily […]
Episode 135 – August 6, 2021 – Plan for electric vehicles; Helping consumers learn about ag
In today’s show, we hear about the President’s plan for electric vehicles. His previous comments met with some backlash from representatives of the ag industry, who say electric vehicles just won’t work on in many uses. We also hear how farmers can help consumers understand more about agriculture. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank […]
8/6/21 – MyAgLife Episode 77: Interview with Tri-Tech Ag Products, Inc.’s Eryn Wingate about Humic Acids in Organic Systems
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Eryn Wingate, agronomist with Tri-Tech Ag Products, Inc., to discuss humic acids and their potential benefits to organic planting systems.
7/30 /21 – MyAgLife Episode 76 : Interview with JCS Marketing Inc. CEO Jason Scott and Current and Incoming Western Region CCA Board Chairs Jerome Pier and Karl Wyant about the Upcoming Crop Consultan
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO of JCS Marketing Inc. and publisher of progressive Crop Consultant magazine, and Jerome Pier and Karl Wyant, current and incoming board chairs of Western Region Certified Crop Advisers Association, to discuss the upcoming Crop ConsultantConference on Sept. 16 and 17. This in-person two-day event will feature educational seminars with continuing education credits, an industry trade show, and live industry presentations.
Episode 134 – August 5, 2021 – Another water curtailment; Dairy and drought
In today’s episode, information about another emergency water curtailment regulation, this one for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. We also speak with a California dairy farmer about how dairy is effecting his industry. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel […]
Episode 133 – August 4, 2021 – Crop Consultant Conference Preview; Almond Yogurt
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with almond grower Matt Billings about his almond yogurt. Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO of JCS Marketing Inc. and publisher of progressive Crop Consultant magazine, and Jerome Pier and Karl Wyant, current and incoming board chairs of Western Region Certified Crop Advisers Association, to discuss the […]
Episode 132 – August 3, 2021 – Water Curtailment; Pesticide Warning; Interview with Nick Rocca
In today’s show, the State Water Resources Control Board issued curtailment orders Monday to all 861 water right holders in the Upper Russian River. The orders make it illegal to draw or divert water from the Upper Russian River, except as needed to ensure human health and safety. We also hear about a warning from […]