Daily News Report

The MyAgLife Daily News Report is your daily source for news in Agriculture hosted by Taylor Chalstrom. MyAgLife Daily News Report is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc. the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications, West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant, and Grape & Wine Magazine.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 1193 | October 10, 2025 | JCS Marketing Launches New CEU Program and Manager for Ag Community

Episode 1193 | October 10, 2025 | JCS Marketing Launches New CEU Program and Manager for Ag Community

October 10, 2025 19:58

On today's episode, JCS Marketing’s Eddie Barkman introduces the new CEU Program and CEU Manager, affordable and user-friendly tools that let PCAs, QALs, QACs and private applicators easily earn, track and submit their DPR-approved continuing education units in one place.

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Episode 1192 | October 9, 2025 | Molecular Filtration Helps Winemakers Reclaim Smoke-Tainted Wine

Episode 1192 | October 9, 2025 | Molecular Filtration Helps Winemakers Reclaim Smoke-Tainted Wine

October 9, 2025 18:20

On today's episode, amaea's Eric Uganecz discusses how molecular filtration technology can precisely remove smoke taint compounds while preserving a wine’s true flavor, color and value, giving affected winemakers a fighting chance in the market.

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Episode 1191 | October 8, 2025 | How SIP Certified Vineyards Are Raising the Bar for Sustainability

Episode 1191 | October 8, 2025 | How SIP Certified Vineyards Are Raising the Bar for Sustainability

October 8, 2025 19:22

On today's episode, Vineyard Team's Beth Vukmanic discusses the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified program, how third-party verification builds consumer trust, and how innovative growers are leading the way with practical, science-based sustainability that delivers real results in the vineyard.

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Episode 1190 | October 7, 2025 | SB 279 Could Turn Orchard, Vineyard Waste into Opportunity

Episode 1190 | October 7, 2025 | SB 279 Could Turn Orchard, Vineyard Waste into Opportunity

October 7, 2025 22:48

On today's episode, California Association of Winegrape Growers' Michael Miiller discusses Senate Bill 279 and how it aims to give winegrape and other permanent crop growers a practical, climate-smart alternative for managing vineyard waste.

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Episode 1189 | October 6, 2025 | Almond Crop Update from Blue Diamond

Episode 1189 | October 6, 2025 | Almond Crop Update from Blue Diamond

October 6, 2025 26:37

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado provides updates on the 2025 almond harvest and the effects of recent rainstorms.

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Episode 1188 | October 3, 2025 | Turning Food Waste into Opportunity is UC Davis’ Byproduct Database

Episode 1188 | October 3, 2025 | Turning Food Waste into Opportunity is UC Davis’ Byproduct Database

October 3, 2025 20:21

On today's episode, UC Davis' Ned Spang discusses a new database that maps crop byproducts, uses AI and economic data to uncover hidden value and creates win-win opportunities for growers, processors and the environment.

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Episode 1187 | October 2, 2025 | California Invests Over $28 Million to Make State a Global Ag Tech Hub

Episode 1187 | October 2, 2025 | California Invests Over $28 Million to Make State a Global Ag Tech Hub

October 2, 2025 20:05

On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, UC ANR Innovate's Hanif Houston discusses a new statewide program that will pilot technologies on research plots and commercial acreage while expanding training and workforce opportunities for growers statewide.

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Episode 1186 | October 1, 2025 | Industry Update with Walnut Board Executive Director

Episode 1186 | October 1, 2025 | Industry Update with Walnut Board Executive Director

October 1, 2025 24:08

On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission Executive Director Robert Verloop provides an industry update on the 2025 production forecast, Indian market and more.

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Episode 1185 | September 30, 2025 | Diamondback Moth Insecticide Resistance Continues to Challenge Growers

Episode 1185 | September 30, 2025 | Diamondback Moth Insecticide Resistance Continues to Challenge Growers

September 30, 2025 18:58

On today's episode, UC Davis' Ian Grettenberger discusses why pesticide resistance for diamondback moth continues to be the biggest plague for cole crops like broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.

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Episode 1184 | September 29, 2025 | University of California, Almond Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding for New Partnership

Episode 1184 | September 29, 2025 | University of California, Almond Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding for New Partnership

September 29, 2025 20:30

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston discusses how UC ANR, UC Merced and Almond Board of California are leveraging a formal research agreement to bring cutting-edge technologies, regenerative practices and real-world almond solutions to California orchards.

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