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Episode15 - Feb. 19, 2021 - Animal Activists at the Farm; Healthy Soils in Vineyards; USDA Ag Outlook; Ethanol Conference

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On this Friday episode of the My Ag Life Daily News Report, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Tricia Sheehan of Dairy Management Inc. about animal activists and what a farmer should do if confronted by an activist group. We also talk about how to handle misinformation and misrepresentation on social media. U.C. Davis assistant professor Dr. Cristina Lazcano shares her research into healthy soil for vineyards. 

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Episode 14 - Feb. 18, 2021 - Issues farmers face in Southern California; Electric car mandates and ethanol

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In today’s show, we talk with Hannah Gbeh, the Executive Director of the San Diego Farm Bureau on several hot topics including hemp production, government regulations, labor and more. We also report from the National Ethanol Conference and get the industry’s take on California’s electric car order. 

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Episode 13 - Feb. 17, 2021 - Details on a new walnut variety

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It’s Walnut Wednesday and today we’re learning about the new walnut variety UC Wolfskill. We talk with Chuck Leslie of the UC Davis breeding program about the benefits the new variety has for growers and what it takes to develop a new variety. We also talk with Joe Grant of the California Walnut Board about the UC Wolfskill variety and the board’s commitment to research. 

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Episode 12 - Feb. 16, 2021 - The Economy and Ag; 5G Technology; Pistachio Canopy Maintenance

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For this episode, we hear from an expert on the economy and agriculture. We also get an update on the possibilities for 5G technology on the farm and have tips on canopy maintenance for pistachios.

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Episode 11 - Feb. 15, 2021 - New Nut Processing Course

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In today’s show, we hear about a new nut processing course offered at Fresno State. 

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Episode 10 - Feb. 12, 2021 - Funds for Low Dust Equipment; Meet Drew Wolter; House Ag Committee Meeting; WAE Roundup

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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 Pest Management at Almond Board of California. Sabrina covers the House Ag Committee budget markup meeting and we have highlights from the final day of the World Ag Expo on SGMA, groundwater recharge and more. 

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Episode 9 - Feb. 11, 2021 - California Cattlemen on Major Topics; Annie's Project; Pistachio Update

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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 conditions, market issues and more. We also learn about Annie’s Project and get an update on the pistachio industry. 

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Episode 8 - Feb. 10, 2021 - Research in to Walnut Dormancy and Chill Hours; World Ag Expo; CA Fruit Update

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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. 

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Episode 7 - Feb. 9, 2021 -My Ag Life in Citrus

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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.

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Episode 6 - Feb. 8, 2021 - Alexandre Farms Organic Dairy, BrandStorm Preview, EPA Nominee Michael Regan Hearing

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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 confirmation hearing for EPA nominee Michael Regan.