Daily News Report Episodes

The MyAgLife Daily News Report releases a new episode every weekday at 5AM Pacific Time.

Episode 25 – March 5, 2021 – Citrus Showcase; Wheat growers on carbon capture

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Episode 25 - March 5, 2021 - Citrus Showcase; Wheat growers on carbon capture
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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 priorities for the new administration.

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Episode 24 – March 4, 2021 – More water problems for California farmers

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Episode 24 - March 4, 2021 - More water problems for California farmers
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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 this year. We also have highlights from the California Walnut Board and Commission industry meeting and Commodity Classic.

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Episode 23 – March 3, 2021 – California Walnut Industry Meeting; Commodity Classic; Diversity at Farmer’s Markets

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Episode 23 - March 3, 2021 - California Walnut Industry Meeting; Commodity Classic; Diversity at Farmer's Markets
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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 farmers involved in local markets. 

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Episode 22 – March 2, 2021 – Citrus Showcase Preview; USDA’s new focus on equity; Kasumin Renewal

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Episode 22 - March 2, 2021 - Citrus Showcase Preview; USDA's new focus on equity; Kasumin Renewal
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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 the Section 18 renewal for the bactericide Kasumin.

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Episode 21 -March 1, 2021 – Ag Secretary Tom Visack on USDA Priorities; CA Ag Secretary & Lawmakers on Climate Change & Labor

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Episode 21 -March 1, 2021 - Ag Secretary Tom Visack on USDA Priorities; CA Ag Secretary & Lawmakers on Climate Change & Labor
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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. We get an update on policy from the National State Departments of Agriculture meeting. Sabrina Halvorson has today’s farm news.

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Episode 20 – Feb. 26, 2021 -CARB Votes on Ag Burning; Vilsack Talks to Ag Reporters; National FFA Week

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Episode 20 - Feb. 26, 2021 -CARB Votes on Ag Burning; Vilsack Talks to Ag Reporters; National FFA Week
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In the My Ag Life Daily News Report today – The California Air Resources Control Board votes on a gradual phase out of agricultural burning in the state. The Nation’s new agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack explains why he thinks the USDA is different now versus when he served before. And, it’s National FFA Week! In this special episode, we hear from the California State FFA Leadership Team. 

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Episode 19 – Feb. 25, 2021 – CPUC Energy Cost Hearing; NADSA Winter Policy Meeting; National FFA Week

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Episode 19 - Feb. 25, 2021 - CPUC Energy Cost Hearing; NADSA Winter Policy Meeting; National FFA Week
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In today’s episode, we report from the California Public Utilities Commission hearing on the recently released report looking at electricity cost increases over the next ten. We also cover the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Meeting. Our National FFA Week celebration continues with interviews with State Secretary Mia Arisman and State Treasurer Reese Gonsalves. 

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Episode 18 – Feb. 24, 2021 – 2021 Top Issues for the Fresh Fruit Industry; Vilsack Senate Vote; Farmers Markets after COVID; FFA Week

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Episode 18 - Feb. 24, 2021 - 2021 Top Issues for the Fresh Fruit Industry; Vilsack Senate Vote; Farmers Markets after COVID; FFA Week
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In today’s episode, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Ian LeMay, president of the California Fresh Fruit Association about the industry’s top issues for 2021. The nation has a new agriculture secretary, as the senate votes in favor of Tom Vilsack. The topic of farmers markets after COVID-19 is discussed at the California Small Farms Conference, and we talk to California State FFA Vice President Emma Thorpe. 

00:00 – Interview with Ian LeMay

22:40 – Senate Tom Vilsack Vote

31:30 – California Small Farms Conference

40:48 – Interview with Emma Thorpe

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Episode 17 – Feb. 23, 2021 -Vaccinations for Ag Workers; California Small Farms Conference; California FFA President

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Episode 17 - Feb. 23, 2021 -Vaccinations for Ag Workers; California Small Farms Conference; California FFA President
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For today’s My Ag Life in Citrus feature, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Casey Creamer, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual about vaccines for farm workers and the state’s vaccination rollout. We celebrate National FFA Week with California FFA President Dean Hill, and we report on the California Small Farms Conference. 

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Episode 16 – Feb. 22, 2021 – California Wildfires; US Cotton Trust Protocol; National FFA Week; How it Works

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Episode 16 - Feb. 22, 2021 - California Wildfires; US Cotton Trust Protocol; National FFA Week; How it Works
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On today’s show, Sabrina Halvorson reports on the discussion on California wildfires at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. We also talk to California cotton grower Aaron Barcellos about the U.S. Cotton Protocol and we kick off our National FFA Week interview segment by meeting the national officer Western Region Vice President David Lopez. Jason Scott debuts the new segment How it Works with a discussion on mycorrhizae. 

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