9/3/21 – MyAgLife Episode 81: Interview with WAPA’s Priscilla Rodriguez about the Proposed New Forklift Rule its Implications for the Ag Industry
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety at Western Agricultural Processors Association, to discuss a new proposal to mandate electric forklifts for the ag industry.
Episode 159 – September 9, 2021 – Tech Thursday: AgAID Institute
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom has our Tech Thursday feature with Ananth Kalyanaraman, professor in the school of electrical engineering and computer science at Washington State University. They discussed a multi-institutional research collaborative known as the AgAID Institute. Taylor and Sabrina Halvorson also spotlight some of the sponsors of the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference. Supporting […]
Episode 158 – September 8, 2021 – Farm Bureau Protest against AB 616; Vilsack announces $700 million in pandemic grant funding for farm and food workers
In today’s show, we hear about AB 616 and the protest at the state capital planned for September 9. We also report on a new grant program that will provide assistance for farm and food workers impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it […]
Episode 157 – September 7, 2021 – Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program; Crop Consultant Conference
In today’s show, we hear about the work the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is to help keep the citrus industry free from HLB. We also hear about two more sessions at the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference. The Crop Consultant Conference is September 16 and 17 at the Visalia Convention Center. Supporting the People who […]
Episode 156 – September 6, 2021 – Transition to off-ground almond harvest; Crop Consultant Conference
In today’s show, we continue previewing the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference. The Crop Consultant Conference is September 16 and 17 at the Visalia Convention Center. Click here for more. Also in today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom talks with with Brian Wahlbrink, co-owner of Sperry Farms Inc. and new chairman of the Almond Board of California, about […]
Episode 155 – September 3 – Programs for Dairy Producers
In today’s show, we hear about additional programs for dairy producers to help with recovery from the financial hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. AgroPlantae – https://www.agroplantae.com/ Agromillora […]
9/3/21 – MyAgLife Episode 81: Interview with WAPA’s Priscilla Rodriguez about the Proposed New Forklift Rule and its Implications for the Ag Industry
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety at Western Agricultural Processors Association, to discuss a new proposal to mandate electric forklifts for the ag industry.
8/27/21 – MyAgLife Episode 80: Interview with Sperry Farms’ Brian Wahlbrink about Transitioning to Off-Ground Almond Harvest
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Brian Wahlbrink, co-owner of Sperry Farms Inc. and new chairman of the Almond Board of California, to discuss making the transition to off-ground almond harvest.
Episode 154 – September 2 – Pistachio grower Jeff Schmeiderer
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with California pistachio grower Jeff Schmeiderer about his experience with farmer. We also hear about a California ag tech company, with guest interviewer Lorrie Boyer. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free […]
Episode 153 – September1 – Alternatives to Agricultural Open Burning Incentive Program
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson covers the Almond Alliance’s webinar on Alternatives to Ag Burning resources. From the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: The Alternatives to Agricultural Open Burning Incentive Program provides incentives to commercial agricultural operations located within Valley Air District boundaries to chip or shred agricultural material. The material must be […]