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 1125 | July 7, 2025 | Blue Diamond Almond Crop Progress Report

Episode 1125 | July 7, 2025 | Blue Diamond Almond Crop Progress Report

July 7, 2025 24:51

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado discusses the latest crop progress report for California almond orchards, which saw mild weather and early hull split, prompting targeted pest control as growers maintained irrigation, managed orchard floors and took proactive steps to combat navel orangeworm, fungal diseases and other pests.

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Episode 1124 | July 3, 2025 | Amplifying Women's Voices in Ag Tech Innovation

Episode 1124 | July 3, 2025 | Amplifying Women's Voices in Ag Tech Innovation

July 3, 2025 18:16

On today's episode, ag journalist Amy Wu shares how her platform From Farms to Incubators is documenting the overlooked stories of women in ag tech, mentoring the next generation of ag communicators and reshaping the story of innovation is told in modern farming. Hear the full conversation with Wu on the Farm Bureau Friday podcast on July 11th at myaglife.com.

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Episode 1123 | July 2, 2025 | DWR and California Growers Team Up to Protect Groundwater

Episode 1123 | July 2, 2025 | DWR and California Growers Team Up to Protect Groundwater

July 2, 2025 23:13

On today's episode, California Department of Water Resources’ Paul Gosselin discusses recent successes of LandFlex, a successful partnership with California’s agricultural community to advance groundwater sustainability.


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Episode 1122 | July 1, 2025 | Comprehensive Pistachio Genome Sequence Could Help Growers, Breeders

Episode 1122 | July 1, 2025 | Comprehensive Pistachio Genome Sequence Could Help Growers, Breeders

July 1, 2025 23:34

On today's episode, hear July's top pistachio article from West Coast Nut on the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio yet, which may provide plant breeders with a genetic roadmap to develop improved cultivars. Read it online at wcngg.com or subscribe for free to receive West Coast Nut in your mailbox.

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Episode 1121 | June 30, 2025 | Trade in Motion with China Export Renewals, Tariffs

Episode 1121 | June 30, 2025 | Trade in Motion with China Export Renewals, Tariffs

June 30, 2025 21:24

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California details the latest on renewal steps for almond handlers exporting to China and international tariff developments.

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Episode 1120 | June 27, 2025 | Update on California Red Scale in the SJV

Episode 1120 | June 27, 2025 | Update on California Red Scale in the SJV

June 27, 2025 21:12

On today's episode, UCCE Citrus IPM Advisor Sandipa Gautam gives an update on California red scale, where second generations are emerging, when to monitor and what to treat with.

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Episode 1119 | June 26, 2025 | The Reservoir’s On-Farm AgTech Incubator Takes Root in Salinas

Episode 1119 | June 26, 2025 | The Reservoir’s On-Farm AgTech Incubator Takes Root in Salinas

June 26, 2025 20:36

On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, The Reservoir CEO Danny Bernstein discusses a groundbreaking on-farm agtech incubator in Salinas, developed in partnership with leading growers to fast-track automation, support startups and modernize specialty crop farming through grower-driven innovation.

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Episode 1118 | June 25, 2025 | California Walnut Regulatory Update

Episode 1118 | June 25, 2025 | California Walnut Regulatory Update

June 25, 2025 19:30

On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Billy Ng discusses updates on upcoming food safety workshops, a new sustainability webinar series, revised EU pesticide residue limits and more.

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Episode 1117 | June 24, 2025 | What's Happening at the Capitol for California Tree Nuts?

Episode 1117 | June 24, 2025 | What's Happening at the Capitol for California Tree Nuts?

June 24, 2025 17:35

On today's episode, ag industry lobbyist Louis Brown of Kahn, Soares & Conway discusses the latest legislative developments in Sacramento that could impact the tree nut industry, including mislabeling concerns and broad packaging regulations.

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Episode 1116 | June 23, 2025 | Almond Board Continues to Navigate Pesticide Regulations in Global Markets

Episode 1116 | June 23, 2025 | Almond Board Continues to Navigate Pesticide Regulations in Global Markets

June 23, 2025 22:56

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California's Gabriele Ludwig discusses how the board is working with international regulators to address pesticide residue standards and promote sustainable farming practices abroad.

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