Episode 29 – March 11, 2021 – Where’s the Information on Environmental Policy Changes?
Environmental policy reviews are not yet made public by the new administration. The Pacific Legal Foundation says the public has a right to know what’s under review. Today’s guest is Senior Attorney Tony Francois, who talks about what that could mean…
Episode 28 – March 10, 2021 – Ag topics in Newsom’s State of the State; Preparing for Produce Safety Rule Inspections; No rodeos in LA?
Are you prepared for a food safety inspection? Hear from an expert on what you need to know and how you can prepare. We cover Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address from last night. Hear what he says on wildfires, climate change, vaccines…
Episode 27 – March 9, 2021 – The Buzz on Bee Health
Pollinator health is vital to most of the crops we produce and the food we eat. For today’s show, we’re focusing on bee health. Sabrina talks with Barbara Bar-Imhoff with the Center for Integrative Bee Research about the latest findings in bee health…
Episode 26 – March 8, 2021 – Mike Wade on Water Needs; Vilsack on New Priorities
What is needed for the state’s water infrastructure? Sabrina Halvorson talks with Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Mike Wade to get his thoughts. Hear what he wants the state’s representatives to know. We also have comments f…
Episode 25 – March 5, 2021 – Citrus Showcase; Wheat growers on carbon capture
In Friday’s MyAgLife Daily News Report, we highlight the Citrus Showcase. Hear what keynote speaker Peter Zeihan says about globalization and our trade partners. The National Association of Wheat Growers talks about carbon capture and other prioritie…
Episode 24 – March 4, 2021 – More water problems for California farmers
A fifth straight dry month is now officially in the books and farmers are warned to expect low supplies. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming about the current situation, farming with less water and what he’s expecting for th…
Episode 23 – March 3, 2021 – California Walnut Industry Meeting; Commodity Classic; Diversity at Farmer’s Markets
In today’s show, we report on the California Walnut Board and Commission Industry Meeting, and Commodity Classic. Sabrina Halvorson has featured interview with Stacey Whitney, Director of the Altadena, CA, farmer’s market about getting more Black far…
Episode 22 – March 2, 2021 – Citrus Showcase Preview; USDA’s new focus on equity; Kasumin Renewal
We preview the upcoming Citrus Showcase in this edition of the MyAgLife Daily News Report. Sabrina Halvorson also reports on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement about a new equity committee at the USDA. Taylor Chalstrom has details on th…
Episode 21 -March 1, 2021 – Ag Secretary Tom Visack on USDA Priorities; CA Ag Secretary & Lawmakers on Climate Change & Labor
In today’s MyAgLife Daily News Report, we listen to comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the USDA’s plans for the next four years. We also hear from California’s Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, Assemblymember Robert Rivas and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry from the California Small Farms Conference. Topics include climate change and labor in the state. […]
Episode 21 -March 1, 2021 – Ag Secretary Tom Visack on USDA Priorities; CA Ag Secretary & Lawmakers on Climate Change & Labor
In today’s MyAgLife Daily News Report, we listen to comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the USDA’s plans for the next four years. We also hear from California’s Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, Assemblymember Robert Rivas and Assembly…