Episode 145 – August 20, 2021 – Drought in the Western US
In today’s show, we get a national perspective on the drought in the Western U.S. We also hear about the Waters of the US Rule, and the EPA’s newest ban on chlorpyrifos.
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Episode 144 – August 19, 2021 – Organic Fertilization Association of California; California Pollinator Coalition
In today’s show, Jason Scott talks with Doug Graham, Chair of the Organic Fertilization Association of California Board of Directors, about OFAC’s recent event. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Laurie Davies Adams of the Pollinator Partnership and Josett…
Episode 143 – August 18, 2021 – State Water Resources Control Board Meeting
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson reports on the State Water Resources Control Board meeting on water curtailment.
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Episode 142 – August 17, 2021 – Citrus Check-Up; Huanglongbing
We focus on citrus in today’s show with a check-in with Southern California citrus grower Chris Sayer, and a recap of recent Huanglongbing discoveries.
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Episode 141 – August 16, 2021 -Dealing with Drought
In today’s show, we hear about programs to help producers with the challenges caused by the drought.
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Episode 140 – August 13, 2021 – Targeted Grazing for Wildfire Management
In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Dr. Patrick Clark, range scientist with USDA – ARS, about his study into the potential of using targeted grazing for wildfire management.
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Episode 139 – August 12, 2021 – Pistachio harvest research; USDA broadband announcement
In today’s #TechThursday show, Taylor Chalstrom talks with Reza Ehsani, professor in the school of engineering at UC Merced, about pistachio harvest research that is looking to artificial intelligence for improved harvest quality and efficiency. Sabr…
Episode 138 -August 11, 2021 – Drought and soil conditions
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with CCA Mike Terry with Precision Laboratories about maintaining soil health during drought and how drought conditions can worsen soil compaction. We also cover the meeting of the state Board of Forestry and …
Episode 137 – August 10, 2021 – HLB found in San Diego citrus
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention division at CDFA, about the discovery of HLB in residential citrus trees in San Diego County.
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Episode 136 – August 9, 2021 – Matt Billings; Vilsack on Wildfires
In today’s show we learn what it takes to create a unique new almond product, with almond grower Matt Billings. We also have comments from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to California.
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