Episode 33 – March 17, 2021 – Walnut Board Elections; AB125, SB63 and SB322; Strawberry Meeting Available
Are you the next candidate for the Walnut Board? Hear from current board member Bill Carriere of Glenn County on why being involved in the industry is important to him. We also report on a set of bills making their way through the state legislature, …
Episode 32 – March 16, 2021 – Trials and tribulations for citrus growers in Texas; CA Rep. McCarthy’s Border Press Conference
Citrus growers in Texas have faced more than their share of difficulties in the last year. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Texas Citrus Mutual President Dale Murden about the challenges and the recovery in today’s My Ag Life in Citrus.
We also have news…
Episode 31 – March 15, 2021 – The Western Way of Life; Young Farmers and Ranchers; Crop Nitrogen Needs
In today’s show, Mandy Linquist with the California Rodeo Salinas joins host Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Western way of life and the rodeo community. We also talk about getting young farmers and ranchers involved in advocacy with Jocelyn And…
Episode 30 – March 12, 2021 – NFU on American Rescue Plan; UnitedAg on health care for ag workers; AFBF FUSION Conference
The American Rescue Plan is signed into law, so what can our farmers expect to get from it? Sabrina Halvorson talks with National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy, Mike Strantz about the wins for agriculture. Also, zoom fatigue is real, but …
Episode 29 – March 11, 2021 – Where’s the Information on Environmental Policy Changes?
Environmental policy reviews are not yet made public by the new administration. The Pacific Legal Foundation says the public has a right to know what’s under review. Today’s guest is Senior Attorney Tony Francois, who talks about what that could mean…
Episode 28 – March 10, 2021 – Ag topics in Newsom’s State of the State; Preparing for Produce Safety Rule Inspections; No rodeos in LA?
Are you prepared for a food safety inspection? Hear from an expert on what you need to know and how you can prepare. We cover Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address from last night. Hear what he says on wildfires, climate change, vaccines…
Episode 27 – March 9, 2021 – The Buzz on Bee Health
Pollinator health is vital to most of the crops we produce and the food we eat. For today’s show, we’re focusing on bee health. Sabrina talks with Barbara Bar-Imhoff with the Center for Integrative Bee Research about the latest findings in bee health…
Episode 26 – March 8, 2021 – Mike Wade on Water Needs; Vilsack on New Priorities
What is needed for the state’s water infrastructure? Sabrina Halvorson talks with Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Mike Wade to get his thoughts. Hear what he wants the state’s representatives to know. We also have comments f…
Episode 25 – March 5, 2021 – Citrus Showcase; Wheat growers on carbon capture
In Friday’s MyAgLife Daily News Report, we highlight the Citrus Showcase. Hear what keynote speaker Peter Zeihan says about globalization and our trade partners. The National Association of Wheat Growers talks about carbon capture and other prioritie…
Episode 24 – March 4, 2021 – More water problems for California farmers
A fifth straight dry month is now officially in the books and farmers are warned to expect low supplies. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming about the current situation, farming with less water and what he’s expecting for th…