Episode 52 – April 13, 2021 – Citrus Check-in; STEM Careers in Ag; Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
In today’s episode, we check in on citrus with Southern California citrus grower Chris Sayer, manager and partner of Petty Ranch. We also report on the Woodrow Wilson Center panel discussion on supply chain vulnerabilities
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Episode 51 – April 12, 2021 – Check in on almond crop; AB1 Proposed changes to hazardous waste regs
In today’s My Ag Life Daily News Report, we talk with an almond grower to get an update on how the crop looks so far this spring. We’re also keeping an eye on AB 1, which would make some changes to environmental and toxic waste law in the state.
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Episode 50 – April 9, 2021 – Grape progress for Spring; Discussions on AB1500 and AB614
In today’s My Ag Life Daily News Report, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Stephen Vasquez of Sun-Maid about how grapes are progressing this spring and the need to watch for powdery mildew. She also covers the California State Assembly Water, Parks, …
Episode 49 – April 8, 2021 – Tech Thursday; Salton Sea Management Plan
It’s Tech Thursday, and Taylor Chalstrom has this week’s tech interview with Steve Booher. Sabrina Halvorson reports on the State Water Control Board’s public meeting on the Salton Sea Management Plan.
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Episode 48 – April 7, 2021 – Water Watch: CA state boards discuss water and climate change
We’re all about water in today’s daily news. Sabrina Halvorson covers comments from Department of Water Resources, the California State Water Resources Control Board and the California Board of Food and Agriculture. We also hear comments on why some …
Episode 47 – April 6, 2021 – Vital time for citrus; carbon credits; Irish Black Cattle
It’s a vital time in citrus development. Host Sabrina Halvorson checks back in with Certified Crop Advisor Dustin Stewart about what citrus growers should be watching for now. We also report on carbon credits and learn about the Irish Black Cattle As…
Episode 46 – American Lamb Industry; Pistachio Nutrition
Many food industries faced sharp challenges with the sudden changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In today’s My Ag Life Daily News Report, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Gwen Kitzan of the American Lamb Board to find out how the lamb indust…
Episode 45 – April 2, 2021 -Snow Survey, California fisherman on AB 534, Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Today, we report on the results of the April snow survey from the Department of Water Resources. Sabrina Halvorson talks with California commercial fisherman Dick Ogg about what AB 534 would mean for the industry, and we break down President Biden’s …
Episode 44 – April 1, 2021 – Don Cameron Marks 40 Years at Terra Nova
In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Don Cameron about his 40 years at Terra Nova Ranch and being a leader in water recharge research.
Episode 43 – March 31, 2021 – Ag Energy Costs; WAPA Annual Meeting; Soil Health
In today’s Walnut Wednesday show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Western Agricultural Processors Association President and CEO Roger Isom about the association’s upcoming meeting and the issue with energy costs for agriculture. Taylor Chalstrom talks a…