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 […]
Episode 131 – August 2, 2021 – Wildfire meeting; Wheat tour
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson covers President Joe Biden’s meeting with Governor on Wildfire. Hear from the President, along with Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington and Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana. We also cover the Wheat Quality Council’s 2021 spring wheat and durum tour.
Episode 130 – July 30, 2021 – Beef supply chain hearing
In today’s show, we report on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture hearing titled, “State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery and Rebuilding.” Congressman Jim Costa of California is the chair of the committee. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get […]
7/30 /21 – MyAgLife Episode 76 : Interview with JCS Marketing Inc. CEO Jason Scott and Western Region CCA Board Chairs Jerome Pier and Karl Wyant about the Upcoming Crop Consultant Conference
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 […]
7/23/21 – MyAgLife Episode 75: Interview with Matt Comrey about a Multipronged Approach to Irrigation Management
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Comrey, technical nutrition agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, to discuss irrigation scheduling and maintenance in tree nut orchards.
Episode 129 – July 29, 2021 – California’s Water Crisis
Water is the main focus for today’s show. Sabrina Halvorson talks with William Bourdeau, Executive Vice President of Harris Farms, a director of Westlands Water District and Vice Chair of the board for the San Luis & Delta-Mendota water authority about the drought and ongoing water crisis. Taylor Chalstrom has a Tech Thursday report with […]
Episode 128 – The future of ag; House Ag Committee on Whip+
In today’s show, we report on the House Ag Committee discussion and vote on the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act, expanding the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus to 2020 and 2021. We also talk about the future of agriculture with Jeff Sargent, Western Operations Manager with Satake USA. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank […]
Episode 127 – Crop Consultant Conference Preview; Colorado Livestock Association
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom gives us a preview of a session at the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference with Jessie Kanter with the UCCE Small Farms and Specialty Crops Program in Fresno County. You can register for the Crop Consultant Conference by clicking here. We have a guest interview from Brian Allmer with Bill Hammerich, Chief […]