Daily News Report

The MyAgLife Daily News Report is your daily source for news in Agriculture hosted by Taylor Chalstrom. MyAgLife Daily News Report is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc. the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications, West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant, and Grape & Wine Magazine.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 1207 | October 30, 2025 | AI Irrigation Paves Way for Smarter Almond Orchards

Episode 1207 | October 30, 2025 | AI Irrigation Paves Way for Smarter Almond Orchards

October 30, 2025 21:38

On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, UC Merced's Wan Du discusses how he and other UC Merced researchers are testing AI-driven irrigation in almond orchards to optimize water use, cut costs and redefine sustainable farming.

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Episode 1206 | October 29, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 2

Episode 1206 | October 29, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 2

October 29, 2025 23:29

In part 1 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts discuss how biological inputs interact with the soil web and what management choices help them establish and persist.

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Episode 1205 | October 28, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 1

Episode 1205 | October 28, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 1

October 28, 2025 19:19

In part 1 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts discuss the role that mycorrhizae, beneficial fungi and other biological inputs realistically play in soils and where consistent responses have been seen.

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Episode 1204 | October 27, 2025 | Almond Tariff Updates and Trade Winds

Episode 1204 | October 27, 2025 | Almond Tariff Updates and Trade Winds

October 27, 2025 19:50

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California updates on Turkey’s removal of retaliatory tariffs, evolving trade talks with India and how global diversification is shaping a more resilient export future. Special thanks to the Almond Board for permission to use this segment.

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Episode 1203 | October 24, 2025 | October's Top Pistachio Article

Episode 1203 | October 24, 2025 | October's Top Pistachio Article

October 24, 2025 22:12

On today's episode, hear this month's top pistachio article by Cecilia Parsons on best management practices for new pistachio plantings.

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Episode 1202 | October 23, 2025 | Regional and National Ag News

Episode 1202 | October 23, 2025 | Regional and National Ag News

October 23, 2025 14:49

On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news.


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Episode 1201 | October 22, 2025 | Setting the Record Straight on Pesticide Safety in California

Episode 1201 | October 22, 2025 | Setting the Record Straight on Pesticide Safety in California

October 22, 2025 22:15

On today's episode, Western Plant Health Association's Renee Pinel discusses how far the state’s safety standards have come and why open communication between growers and their communities is key to building trust and sharing the real story about pesticide use.


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Episode 1200 | October 21, 2025 | Regional and National Ag News

Episode 1200 | October 21, 2025 | Regional and National Ag News

October 21, 2025 15:55

On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news.


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Episode 1199 | October 20, 2025 | Smarter Fertility Starts After Almond Harvest

Episode 1199 | October 20, 2025 | Smarter Fertility Starts After Almond Harvest

October 20, 2025 20:54

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, AgroLiquid's Dylan Rogers discusses why postharvest is the most critical window for rebuilding nutrient reserves in almonds and how new trial data show growers can boost yields and ROI with less fertilizer.

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Episode 1198 | October 17, 2025 | California Opens Pumps to E15, a Win-Win for Corn Growers and Drivers

Episode 1198 | October 17, 2025 | California Opens Pumps to E15, a Win-Win for Corn Growers and Drivers

October 17, 2025 20:27

On today's episode, Matt Ziegler, director of public policy and renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association, discusses California's Assembly Bill 30, which clears the way for statewide E15 sales and promises up to ~20¢/gal savings at the pump while boosting demand for roughly 240 million bushels of corn.

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