Episode 58 – April 21, 2020 -Root lesion nematode; LGMA & New Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance; House Ag Hearing
In today’s show, Taylor Chalstrom talks about root lesion nematode with Nematologist Kristi Sanchez. Sabrina Halvorson reports on California LGMA Board’s endorsement of new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance and the House Agriculture Committee Hearing.
Episode 57 – April 20, 2021 – Fresno State Winery; AB 1103; AB 1447
In today’s show, we learn about the Fresno State winery from winemaker Tom Montgomery . We also hear about AB1103, which is supported by the California Cattlemen’s Association, and AB1447, The Rural California Infrastructure Act.
Supporting the Peop…
Episode 56 – April 19, 2021 – JW Lemons; Scholarship Opportunity
In today’s episode, we have a featured interview with JCS Marketing, Inc. CEO Jason Scott and agronomist JW Lemons. We also get information on a scholarship opportunity from Western Region Certified Crop Advisors. Appllications are due May 14, 2021…
Episode 55 – April 16, 2021 -CA Hemp Bill; Farmer of the Week, David Sasaki
In today’s show, we report on the State Senate Agriculture Committee’s discussion on SB 235, industrial hemp products. We hear from supporters and those opposed to the current wording of the bill.
Sabrina Halvorson talks with our first Farmer of t…
Episode 54 – April 15, 2021 – Animal Activists in San Diego; Valadao and Vilsack on Drought, Ports
In today’s show, we hear about animal rights activists in San Diego, who take on a local fish market. We also report on the House Ag Appropriations Committee hearing and comments from Representative David Valadao and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Episode 53 – April 14, 2021 – Walnut Market Outlook; Hemp Nutrition
In today’s MyAgLife Daily News Report, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Rabobank’s David Magana about the recently released Five Year Market Outlook for Walnuts. Taylor Chalstrom discusses hemp nutrition with Grower James Knox.
Supporting the People who …
Episode 52 – April 13, 2021 – Citrus Check-in; STEM Careers in Ag; Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
In today’s episode, we check in on citrus with Southern California citrus grower Chris Sayer, manager and partner of Petty Ranch. We also report on the Woodrow Wilson Center panel discussion on supply chain vulnerabilities
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Episode 51 – April 12, 2021 – Check in on almond crop; AB1 Proposed changes to hazardous waste regs
In today’s My Ag Life Daily News Report, we talk with an almond grower to get an update on how the crop looks so far this spring. We’re also keeping an eye on AB 1, which would make some changes to environmental and toxic waste law in the state.
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Episode 50 – April 9, 2021 – Grape progress for Spring; Discussions on AB1500 and AB614
In today’s My Ag Life Daily News Report, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Stephen Vasquez of Sun-Maid about how grapes are progressing this spring and the need to watch for powdery mildew. She also covers the California State Assembly Water, Parks, …
Episode 49 – April 8, 2021 – Tech Thursday; Salton Sea Management Plan
It’s Tech Thursday, and Taylor Chalstrom has this week’s tech interview with Steve Booher. Sabrina Halvorson reports on the State Water Control Board’s public meeting on the Salton Sea Management Plan.
Supporting the People who Support Agriculture
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