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In this week’s podcast, we discuss a recent survey indicating a decline in farmer sentiment during December, as reported by the latest Purdue University and CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Additionally, we cover the new six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), which has aver…
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Episode 1001 | January 10, 2025 | Supplementing Calcium in Fruit and Nut Trees
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On this week's MyAgLife in Fertilization episode, Nutrien's Dr. Karl Wyant discusses importance of calcium throughout the season and best practices. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group) - http…
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Episode 1000 | January 9, 2025 | Delivering Beneficial Insects Via Drone
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Kristin Platts hears from Parabug's Jaclyn Bennett on the tried-and-true method of increasing beneficial insect populations via drone delivery. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit th…
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Episode 999 | January 8, 2025 | Don't Cut NOW Costs in Walnut
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, PCA John Post and grower Ryan Fillmore explain why cutting navel orangeworm sanitation costs is not in a walnut grower's best interest when looking to increase the bottom line. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news…
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Episode 998 | January 7, 2025 | Recapping the 2024 Pest Season, What Lies Ahead
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Citrus IPM Advisor Sandipa Gautam recaps problem pests from 2024 and what she wants growers to hone in on for 2025. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzche…
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Episode 997 | January 6, 2025 | Almond Board Addresses China Trade, Food Labeling Law and More
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On today's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California highlights their participation in the U.S. Ag Trade Mission to China and updates on USDA and FDA food date labeling and Alternaria mycotoxins for EU shipments. For more almond news, visit https://www.almonds.com/almond-industry/industry-news. Supporting the People who Support Agricu…
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Episode 996 | January 3, 2025 | January's Top Pistachio Article
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On today's episode, Kristin Platts reads the top pistachio article for January discussing new pest management advances for the most formidable pests in pistachio. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem…
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Today’s episode includes two insightful conversations with ag leaders and key quotes from a renewable fuels panel discussion, alongside top agricultural headlines to kick off 2025.This week’s top agricultural headlines includes a farm bill update, with growing optimism for the passage of new legislation in early 2025. Additionally, the beneficial o…
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Episode 995 | January 1, 2025 | California Walnut Conference to Discuss 2025 Marketing Goals
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On today's episode, Pam Graviet, California Walnut Board and Commission, previews her panel session on a systems approach to sustainable orchard management and design at the upcoming California Walnut Conference. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please…
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Episode 994 | December 31, 2024 | Whole-Systems Approach to Be Discussed at California Walnut Conference
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On today's episode, Tim LaSalle, co-founder at CSU Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems, previews his panel session on a systems approach to sustainable orchard management and design at the upcoming California Walnut Conference. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes i…
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Episode 993 | December 30, 2024 | Improving Pollinator Health and Efficiency
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On today's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Davis Apiculturist Elina Nino discusses different factors influencing pollinator health and why managing these factors improves overall pollinator efficiency. Helpful resources: https://www.almonds.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/BeeBPMs_12212020.pdf https://live-almonds-next.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/…
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Episode 992 | December 27, 2024 | 2024 Rice Season Recap
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On today's episode, Vicky Boyd hears from UCCE Rice Specialist Bruce Lindquist on what could be described as a challenging rice year in 2024. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www…
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Episode 991 | December 26, 2024 | New Ag Tech Platform Reshapes How Ag Buyers, Sellers Connect
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Kristin Platts hears from SPECCX Founder Amos Smith on the company's revolutionary new crop trading platform, which looks to solve many common market demands of specialty crop growers. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your…
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Episode 990 | December 23, 2024 | AgNeighbors Program Sees Success in Addressing Navel Orangeworm
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Jesse Roseman, previously with Almond Board of California and now an independent consultant, discusses the early success of the AgNeighbors Program, which helps to create areawide management of navel orangeworm using mating disruption and mapping technology. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture T…
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In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines.This week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in W…
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Episode 989 | December 20, 2024 | Enhancing Soil Health Through Winter Prep
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On today's episode, Sustainable Ag Research and Education Program Project Scientist Vivian Wauters explains the importance of preparing soils for winter using practices like cover cropping, no till, slake tests and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news…
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Episode 988 | December 19, 2024 | December's Top Grape Article
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On today's episode, Jason Scott reads the top grape article for December discussing canine detection of common grape pests and diseases. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www.alzc…
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Episode 987 | December 18, 2024 | California Walnut Conference Returns in January
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On today's episode, Robert Verloop, California Walnut Board and Commission executive director, discusses upcoming opportunities at the returning California Walnut Conference. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dor…
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Episode 986 | December 17, 2024 | 2025 North Valley Nut Conference to Be More 'Business-Focused'
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On today's episode, Luke Milliron, UCCE farm advisor in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties, discusses the free 2025 North Valley Nut Conference in January and its shift toward a business-focused curriculum for growers. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. …
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Episode 985 | December 16, 2024 | Almond Board CEO Updates Industry at Annual Conference
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts reports on Almond Board of California CEO Clarice Turner's industry update presser from last week's Almond Conference in Sacramento. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit t…
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This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. In this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center…
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Episode 984 | December 13, 2024 | California Plant and Soil Conference a Valuable Opportunity for Agronomists
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On today's episode, Mark Cady, president of the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, discusses the upcoming 2025 California Plant and Soil Conference as a can't-miss opportunity for current and aspiring agronomists. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you y…
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Episode 983 | December 12, 2024 | New Insecticide Tech Game Changer for Pest Control in California
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Attune Agriculture's Dr. Ed Quattlebaum discusses the technological advancement of new EPA-registered Entrapment insecticide and its new active ingredient, Rhexalloid. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Plea…
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Episode 982 | December 11, 2024 | Regional and National Ag News
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer brings regional and national agriculture news updates. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/ Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www.al…
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Episode 981 | December 10, 2024 | Important Pest Updates for Citrus Growers
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Citrus Research Board IPM Entomologist Ivan Milosavlijevic discusses updates for gel ant bait, snails, earwigs and ACP. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem…
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Episode 980 | December 9, 2024 | December's Top Almond Article
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts provides December's top almond article discussing the latest on automated navel orangeworm traps. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group…
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This week’s Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines.Top ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in Californ…
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Episode 979 | December 6, 2024 | UC ANR Continues to Strengthen Global Ag Partnerships
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On today's episode, UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston discusses the organization's recent efforts to forge strategic partnerships with Mediterranean countries to address shared challenges, such as climate change, water scarcity and food security. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possi…
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Episode 978 | December 5, 2024 | The Threat of Silverleaf Nightshade to California
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On today's episode, UCCE Weed Management Advisor Jorge Angeles discusses the threat of and solutions for silverleaf nightshade, an elusive perennial weed present in many California cropping systems. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to …
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Episode 977 | December 4, 2024 | Where Does a New Farm Bill Stand?
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On today's episode, Vicky Boyd is updated by Jamison Cruce of USA Rice on where a new Farm Bill stands. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California Walnut Conference - https://myaglife.com/california-walnut-conf…
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Episode 976 | December 3, 2024 | Avian Pest Control for Insects
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On today's episode, Kristin Platts looks into certain bird species being viable insect control options for growers in California's changing pest management landscape. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California …
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Episode 975 | December 2, 2024 | Five-Year Continuance Referendum for California Almonds Coming Up
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts hears from Almond Board of California on the upcoming five-year continuance referendum for California almonds and its significance for growers and the future of the almond industry. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get…
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Episode 974 | November 29, 2024 | New Strategic Partnership Revolutionizes Irrigation Solutions
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Almanac (formerly Semios) CEO Sumer Johal discusses teaming up with WiseConn to revolutionize irrigation solutions using AI-powered farm data. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit the…
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Episode 973 | November 27, 2024 | UCCE Field Day Updates Growers on Pacific Flatheaded Borer
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Kristin Platts hears from UCCE's Jhalendra Rijal on updates for likely causes for PFB populations, including dry, hot conditions, expanding acreage and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free …
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Episode 972 | November 26, 2024 | Irrigating Citrus in a Freeze
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE's Ben Faber discusses irrigation tips for citrus growers presented with freezing conditions this winter/spring. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California Walnut …
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Episode 971 | November 25, 2024 | Top Almond Article for Month of November
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts reads this month's top almond article from West Coast Nut magazine. Check it out here.Av MyAgLife
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In this week’s episode, we bring you the latest agricultural headlines, including an increase in avian influenza cases among farmworkers, insights from a panel discussion on ag labor challenges and opportunities from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention and an update on the Farm Bill. Additionally, we highlight findings from the…
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Episode 970 | November 22, 2024 | Can Continuous Fertigation Improve Yield?
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Yara's Devin Clarke discusses the impacts of integrating irrigation and fertilization (i.e., continuous fertigation) on crop yield and quality. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to vis…
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Episode 969 | November 21, 2024 | How Should Soil Microbes be Fed?
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On today's episode, Heliae's Cassidy Million discusses optimal food sources for keeping microbes out of dormancy and contributing more to soil health.Av MyAgLife
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Episode 968 | November 20, 2024 | Fall X2 Modification Will Save Water, Money for State
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On today's episode, California Farm Water Coalition's Mike Wade discusses the recent Fall X2 action modification, which will save 100,000 acre-feet of water for farms/communitiesAv MyAgLife
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Episode 967 | November 19, 2024 | Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Isaya Kisekka discusses how heavy rains after a drought cause nitrates to seep far and fast into soils and why real-time soil nitrate monitoring is a priority for the ag industry.Av MyAgLife
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Episode 966 | November 18, 2024 | Nematode Challenges and Solutions in Almond
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts hears from UC Nematologist Andreas Westphal on the latest advancements in nematode-resistant almond rootstocks.Av MyAgLife
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This week, we bring you the top agricultural headlines and highlights from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in a lively and insightful episode. Tune in for updates on the ag markets, weather trends, and the latest industry news.This week’s news highlights a 7% surge in U.S. food and agricultural sales to Mexico during the 20…
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Episode 965 | November 15, 2024 | Nitrogen Mineralization in Organic Ag
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, CCA Christopher Hight discusses what effects nitrogen availability in organic ag and the importance of nitrogen mineralization. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website…
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Episode 964 | November 14, 2024 | Precision Spraying to Reduce Drift
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Ecorobotix's Blake Farris discusses reducing plant protection product drift with precision sprayers and artificial intelligence. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Ho…
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Episode 963 | November 13, 2024 | Walnut Crop Mid-Harvest Update
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Empire Nut Company's Gary Thiara discusses the status of the 2024 walnut harvest, comparisons to last year's crop and current market demand. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their we…
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Episode 962 | November 12, 2024 | Co-Infection of Phytophthora and Dry Root Rot in Citrus
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UC Riverside's Fatemeh Kohdadadi discusses the perils of citrus trees being infected by both Phytophthora root rot and dry root rot and what can be done. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to vi…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. Top agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agricul…
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Episode 961 | November 8, 2024 | Optimizing Potassium in Perennial Crops
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Kristin Platts reads an article on optimal timing and applications for potassium in tree nuts. For more, visit www.wcngg.com. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites.…
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Episode 960 | November 6, 2024 | DPR Receives Backlash for 'Toxic Tour' Participation
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On today's episode, Western Agricultural Processor's Association President Roger Isom discusses the backlash toward California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation's 'Toxic Tour' participation and why this systemic messaging is problematic for the agriculture industry. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who ma…
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