Episode 10 – Feb. 12, 2021 – Funds for Low Dust Equipment; Meet Drew Wolter; House Ag Committee Meeting; WAE Roundup
In Friday’s episode of My Ag Life, Sabrina Halvorson get details on a program that provides funds for low dust harvesting equipment for tree nuts (for more information, click here.) Taylor Chalstrom talks with Drew Wolter, new senior specialist in Pe…
Episode 9 – Feb. 11, 2021 – California Cattlemen on Major Topics; Annie’s Project; Pistachio Update
We take on some of the most important issues for California ranchers today as Sabrina Halvorson talks with California Cattlemen president Tony Toso. They talk about the lasting effects of wildfire, how cattle can help mitigate the fires, drought cond…
Episode 8 – Feb. 10, 2021 – Research in to Walnut Dormancy and Chill Hours; World Ag Expo; CA Fruit Update
In today’s show Sabrina Halvorson talks with Katherine Jarvis-Shean about research into changing chill hours and walnut dormancy. We also have highlights from Day 1 of the World Ag Expo, an update on the fruit industry, and today’s news.
Episode 7 – Feb. 9, 2021 -My Ag Life in Citrus
Today, our focus is on citrus. We talk with President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual Casey Creamer about the upcoming Citrus Showcase. For more information on the showcase, click here.
Episode 6 – Feb. 8, 2021 – Alexandre Farms Organic Dairy, BrandStorm Preview, EPA Nominee Michael Regan Hearing
In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Stephanie Alexandre about her family’s organic dairy farm and its new certification. We also hear about the BrandStorm event from the United Fresh Produce Association and we have key points from the co…
Episode 5 – Feb. 5, 2021 -Generational Farming, Asian Citrus Psyllid & HLB Update, Politics & CA Ag
Today, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Madera County almond farmer Mallvinder Kahal about transitioning the family farm and his advice for farmers. We also talk with Dennis Albiani of California Advocates about what farmers in the state can expect politically this year. News today includes information from the citrus grower virtual meeting.
Episode 5 – Feb. 5, 2021 -Generational Farming, Asian Citrus Psyllid & HLB Update, Politics & CA Ag
Today, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Madera County almond farmer Mallvinder Kahal about transitioning the family farm and his advice for farmers. We also talk with Dennis Albiani of California Advocates about what farmers in the state can expect polit…
Episode 4 – Feb. 4, 2021 -Growing Avocados; Drone Use in Almonds
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch about dealing with the weather and other issues of growing avocados. Taylor Chalstrom interviews an expert on using drones in almond orchards.
Episode 3 – Feb. 3, 2021 – Vilsack Senate Ag Committee Hearing, CDFA Water Meeting, CA Walnut Board
In today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson reports on the Senate Ag Committee confirmation hearing for President Biden’s Agriculture Secretary nominee, Tom Vilsack, as well as the California State Board of Food and Agriculture’s water hearing. We also hear f…
Episode 2 – Feb. 2, 2021 – Farmer Veteran Coalition, California Table Grape scholarships, Jenny Holtermann
In today’s show, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Rachel Petitt of the Farmer Veteran Coalition about grants that are currently available for farmers. We also talk about scholarships with Jeff Cardinale from the California Table Grape Commission, an…