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 collaborati…
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.
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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.
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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…
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.
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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.
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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 ince…
Episode 152 – August 31, 2021 – Citrus update; Tree nut values
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Certified Crop Advisor Dustin Stewart about the citrus crop and what growers should be watching for now. We also hear about tree nut values and get the day’s ag news.
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Episode 151 – August 30, 2021 – Previewing the upcoming in-person Crop Consultant Conference
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson and Taylor Chalstrom talk about some of the sessions they’re looking forward to at the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference. The Crop Consultant Conference is September 16 and 17 at the Visalia Convention Center.
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Episode 150 – August 27, 2021 – This week’s ag news
In this Friday episode, Sabrina Halvorson has the top news of the day and highlights some of the key segments from this week including Alyssa Houtby, Director of Government Affairs at California Citrus Mutual on AB 616, as well as regulations for emp…