Episode 109 – July 1, 2021 – Tech Thursday: Western Growers
In today’s Tech Thursday episode, Taylor Chalstrom talks with Dennis Donahue, director of the Center for Innovation and Technology at Western Growers Association, about a statewide initiative aimed at developing a future workforce with the skills and…
Episode 108 – June 30, 2021 – Orchard Mowing; Wildfire Hearing
In today’s program, Sabrina Halvorson reports on the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing on the state of federal wildland fire science, and Taylor Chalstrom talks UCCE orchard systems farm advisor about proper timing and ot…
Episode 107 – Lime Swallowtail Butterfly; House Ag Committee Hearing
Today, Sabrina Halvorson talks with entomologist David Haviland about the Lime Swallowtail Butterfly and if it could be a problem for citrus in California. We also report on the recent House Agriculture Committee hearing on farm safety nets and hear …
Episode 106 – AB 535: Olive Oil Labeling
This week, the California State Senate will hold a hearing on AB 535 – the olive oil labeling bill. Featured guests for today’s show are Micheal Fox, CEO of California Olive Ranch and Vince Ricchiuti, COO of Enzo Olive Oil and PR Farms, who join us …
Episode 105 – June 25, 2021 – Tree Nut Industry Update; Transitioning to no-till; Agoro Carbon Alliance
In today’s show Sabrina Halvorson talks with Ali Amin of Primex Farms and WAPA board member about the current state of the tree nut industry. She also talks with wheat grower Devin Moon about transitioning to no-till farming, and Anastasia Pavlovic a…
Episode 104 – June 24, 2021 – Energy Prices; Wildfire Preparedness; Cattle Markets
We kick off today’s show with a discussion on energy prices with Michael Boccadoro, Executive Director of the Ag Energy Consumers Association. We also report on the California Cattlemen’s Association’s virtual workshop on wildfire preparedness and a …
Episode 103 – June 23, 2021 – Drought having an impact on honeybees; CA Walnut Board & See’s Candy
This is National Pollinator Week and in today’s show, Sabrina talks with California beekeeper Gene Brandi about how the drought is affecting honeybees and apiaries in the state. We also hear about the California Walnut Board’s recent campaign with Se…
Episode 103 – June 23, 2021 – Drought having an impact on honeybees; CA Walnut Board & See’s Candy
This is National Pollinator Week and in today’s show, Sabrina talks with California beekeeper Gene Brandi about how the drought is affecting honeybees and apiaries in the state. We also hear about the California Walnut Board’s recent campaign with See’s Candy, and we talk with Western Agricultural Processors Association board member Dan Pronsolino. Supporting the […]
Episode 102 – June 22, 2021 – Citrus Irrigation Needs; Food Safety Inspections; Regulatory Update
In this week’s My Ag Life in Citrus segment, Sabrina Halvorson talks with UCCE farm advisor Ben Faber about citrus irrigation needs as summer progresses. Faber also provided additional resources for growers at these links: Dry Root Rot; Citrus Pest M…
Episode 101 – June 21, 2021 – Assemblyman Heath Flora interview; Clean air incentives; New WAPA Chair
In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson has a one-on-one discussion with California Assemblyman Health Flora (R-Ripon) about several key ag issues, including drought, water storage, wildfire prevention and assistance, energy and more. She also talks wi…