Episode 87 – June 1, 2021 – Need for Water Infrastructure; Asian Citrus Psyllid Mitigation
We start today’s show with water. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, about the drought, recent water allocation announcements, and the need for infrastructure improvements. For today’s …
Episode 86 – May 31, 2021 – Almond Day Preview; Navel orangeworm in almonds
In today’s show, we preview the upcoming Almond Day from JCS Marketing. Click here to learn more about it. We also have a My Ag Life in Almonds interview on navel orangeworm with Taylor Chalstrom and Houston Wilson, UCCE assistant specialist in the D…
Episode 85 – May 28, 2021 – Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Disease: Get the latest information
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Division at CDFA about the Asian Citrus Psyllid and the disease it can spread – Huanglongbing disease. Get the latest information on th…
Episode 84 – May 27, 2021 – Wildfire prevention; Water allocation cut
In today’s show, a Senate Appropriations subcommittee holds a hearing on forest management and preventing future fires.
And another cut to water allocations. The State Water Resources Control Board Wednesday notified 930 junior water rights holders i…
Episode 83 – May 26, 2021 – CA Proposed Pesticide Mill Assessment Increase
On today’s show: both sides of the proposed Pesticide Mill Assessment fee increase. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Val Dolcini, and President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Asso…
Episode 82 – May 25, 2021 – Citrus nutrient management now; Dairy for Gen Z
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Certified Crop Consultant Dustin Stewart about current nutrient needs for citrus. We also hear about plans from Dairy Management Inc. to reach younger generations.
Supporting the People who Support Agricu…
Episode 81 – May 24, 2021 – AEM on Specialty Crop Equipment; Nitrogen in Almonds; Upcoming OPCA Conference
Specialty Crops are an ‘industry of potential’, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Curt Blades, AEM Senior Vice President, and Austin Gellings, AEM Agricultural Services Manager. Sabrina also talks …
Episode 80 – May 21, 2021 – Grape crop update; American Lamb Board
In today’s show , Sabrina Halvorson gets an update on the grape crop with technical viticulturalist for Sun-Maid, Steve Vasquez. We hear about a summer outdoor cooking campaign from the American Lamb Board and board chair Gwendolyn Kitzan.
Supporting…
Episode 79 – May 20, 2021 – Technology for navel orangeworm managment; Drought update
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom has today’s Tech Thursday feature with Chris Loge, Director of Product Managment with Semios. They discuss technology and mating disruption for navel orangeworm. We also have a drought update from the State Water Res…
Episode 78 – May 19, 2021 – WAPA Annual Meeting and Trade Show; House republicans on taxes
In today’s show – today in the last day to get a hotel room for the 2021 Western Agricultural Processors Association annual meeting and trade show. We get details on the meeting and how to register.
We also hear from House Republicans with their view…