Episode 14 – Feb. 18, 2021 – Issues farmers face in Southern California; Electric car mandates and ethanol
In today’s show, we talk with Hannah Gbeh, the Executive Director of the San Diego Farm Bureau on several hot topics including hemp production, government regulations, labor and more. We also report from the National Ethanol Conference and get the in…
Episode 13 – Feb. 17, 2021 – Details on a new walnut variety
It’s Walnut Wednesday and today we’re learning about the new walnut variety UC Wolfskill. We talk with Chuck Leslie of the UC Davis breeding program about the benefits the new variety has for growers and what it takes to develop a new variety. We als…
Episode 12 – Feb. 16, 2021 – The Economy and Ag; 5G Technology; Pistachio Canopy Maintenance
For this episode, we hear from an expert on the economy and agriculture. We also get an update on the possibilities for 5G technology on the farm and have tips on canopy maintenance for pistachios.
Episode 11 – Feb. 15, 2021 – New Nut Processing Course
In today’s show, we hear about a new nut processing course offered at Fresno State.
Episode 10 – Feb. 12, 2021 – Funds for Low Dust Equipment; Meet Drew Wolter; House Ag Committee Meeting; WAE Roundup
In Friday’s episode of My Ag Life, Sabrina Halvorson get details on a program that provides funds for low dust harvesting equipment for tree nuts (for more information, click here.) Taylor Chalstrom talks with Drew Wolter, new senior specialist in Pe…
Episode 9 – Feb. 11, 2021 – California Cattlemen on Major Topics; Annie’s Project; Pistachio Update
We take on some of the most important issues for California ranchers today as Sabrina Halvorson talks with California Cattlemen president Tony Toso. They talk about the lasting effects of wildfire, how cattle can help mitigate the fires, drought cond…
Episode 8 – Feb. 10, 2021 – Research in to Walnut Dormancy and Chill Hours; World Ag Expo; CA Fruit Update
In today’s show Sabrina Halvorson talks with Katherine Jarvis-Shean about research into changing chill hours and walnut dormancy. We also have highlights from Day 1 of the World Ag Expo, an update on the fruit industry, and today’s news.
Episode 7 – Feb. 9, 2021 -My Ag Life in Citrus
Today, our focus is on citrus. We talk with President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual Casey Creamer about the upcoming Citrus Showcase. For more information on the showcase, click here.
Episode 6 – Feb. 8, 2021 – Alexandre Farms Organic Dairy, BrandStorm Preview, EPA Nominee Michael Regan Hearing
In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Stephanie Alexandre about her family’s organic dairy farm and its new certification. We also hear about the BrandStorm event from the United Fresh Produce Association and we have key points from the co…
Episode 5 – Feb. 5, 2021 -Generational Farming, Asian Citrus Psyllid & HLB Update, Politics & CA Ag
Today, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Madera County almond farmer Mallvinder Kahal about transitioning the family farm and his advice for farmers. We also talk with Dennis Albiani of California Advocates about what farmers in the state can expect polit…