Episode 77 – May 18, 2021 – Trade Discussions; HLB Research
In today’s show, we cover the Atlantic Council’s panel discussion on trade with Wendy Cutler, Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute and Bloomberg’s Senior Foreign Policy Reporter Nick Wadhams. We also have more on new research into Huan…
Episode 76 – May 17, 2021 -2021 Almond Forecast; Tree Nut Property; Wildfire preparedness
In today’s show, we get details on the 2021 almond forecast and hear about trends in tree nut property. We also hear from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on wildfire preparedness.
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Episode 75 – May 14, 2021 – Mike Moriyama of Sun-Maid; Biden’s Tax Proposals; Trade Policies
In today’s show, we featured Mike Moriyama of Sun-Maid growers and the work he has done over the past two decades. We also report on congressional hearings on President Biden’s tax proposals and trade policies.
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Episode 74 – May 13, 2021 – CFBF President at Conservation Hearing
Jamie Johannson, President of the California Farm Bureau testifies at a U.S. House Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee hearing on conservation. We hear comments from him and California lawmakers in today’s show.
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Episode 73 – May 12, 2021 – Drought Coverage; Soil Health
In today’s show, we focus on the drought. We continue our coverage of Governor Gavin Newsome’s extended drought proclamation. We also talk with Dr. Karl Wyant Vice President of Ag Science at Heliae® Agriculture about soil health during drought.
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Episode 72 – May 11, 2021 – New HLB Research; Newsom on CA Drought
Penn State and U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists have used cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas technology to develop a diagnostic test that could enable early diagnosis of Huanglongbing. (Read the article.) In this week’s My Ag Life in Citrus, Host Sabri…
Episode 71 – May 10, 2021 – Details on the WAPA Annual Meeting; maximizing soil quality
In today’s show, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association about its upcoming meeting. The registration is now fully open and online at https://www.wapa-events.com/annual-meetin…
Episode 70 – Deep Dive into Drought
For todays show, we’re focusing on drought. The state assembly committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife held a hearing this week on the drought. We hear from Jeanine Jones, Interstate Resources Manager at California Department of Water Resources; Erik …
Episode 69 – May 6, 2021 – Tech Thursday; State Ag Budget; Problems at the Port
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom talks with Luca Brillante for this week’s Tech Thursday report. Sabrina Halvorson has today’s news brief and audio from the state senate agriculture budget hearing as well as the California State Board of Food and Ag…
Episode 68 – May 5, 2021 -Trade Wars and Tree Nuts; Problems at the Ports
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom reports on the effects of trade wars on tree nuts. Sabrina Halvorson reports on the problems at the state’s ports and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting on the challenges and opportunities rel…