4/25/25 - MyAgLife Episode 250: Interview With UCCE's Sarah Light On Using Almond Shells For Mulching The MyAgLife podcast

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Jason Scott sits down with Jared Plumlee, CEO of Capstone Ag Management, to discuss his journey from a family farming background to building his own ag management company. He also discusses his commitment to water strategy, personalized client service and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.…

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4/25/25 - MyAgLife Episode 250: Interview with UCCE's Sarah Light on Using Almond Shells for Mulching 26:03

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Sarah Light, UCCE agronomy advisor, to discuss findings from a two-year study on using almond shell mulch in established alfalfa fields and how the practice can improve soil health, increase water infiltration and recycle orchard byproducts without sacrificing yield.

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4/18/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 6: Interview with Valent U.S.A. CEO Matt Plitt on a Multidimensional Approach to Agribusiness, Leading with Empathy and More 20:46

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., to discuss a forward-thinking approach to agribusiness, blending innovation, sustainability and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and transparency in leadership, anticipating industry trends and aligning profitability with sustainable practices.…

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4/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 15: Interview with Monterey County Farm Bureau's Norm Groot about the True Cost of Regulatory Compliance for California Growers 23:39

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss a recent Cal Poly study they commissioned to examine the true cost of regulatory compliance for California growers. Groot breaks down key findings from the report, putting real numbers behind the growing burden of compliance in the ag industry.…

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4/4/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 5: Interview with Farmblox CEO Nathan Rosenburg on Automation, Labor Reduction, Data-Driven Decisions and More 28:06

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Jason Scott sits down with Nathan Rosenburg, CEO of Farmblox, to discuss helping growers automate farm tasks and reduce labor through customizable, modular technology. Rosenburg also goes into the future of ag tech, advice for startups and the importance of younger generations in shaping ag's evolution.…

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3/28/25 - MyAgLife Episode 249: Interview with Nutrien Financial's Jacquelyn Fernandes on Tips to Withstand an Economic Downturn 10:11

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Jacquelyn Fernandes, territory manager at Nutrien Financial, discusses tips for grape growers to ensure their vineyards are positioned to withstand an economic downturn.

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3/21/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 4: Interview with Nutrien Ag Solutions' Rob Clayton on Grower Profitability, Growth Adaptability and More 37:08

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Jason Scott sits down with Rob Clayton, senior vice president of retail North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss the company's role in grower profitability and sustainability, the impact of soil science, automation and AI, and the importance of adaptability in business growth. Clayton also emphasizes coaching, communication and continuous learning as keys to success.…

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3/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 14: Interview with FFA's Gabby Furtado and Gianna Genasci on Ag Leadership and FFA Opportunities 19:41

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Central Region FFA officers Gabrielle Furtado and Gianna Genasci to discuss how FFA has shaped their leadership, skills and future goals. Tune in for a conversation about the impact of agricultural education and the opportunities FFA provides.…

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3/7/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 3: Interview with AgTechLogic CEO Tom Gauthier on 'Prescriptive' Agriculture, Building a Strong Ag Tech Team and More 23:05

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Jason Scott sits down with Tom Gauthier, CEO of AgTechLogic, to discuss how precision spraying and data-driven solutions are transforming agriculture, the power of 'prescriptive' agriculture, building a strong ag tech team and why growers should embrace emerging technologies.

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2/28/25 - MyAgLife Episode 248: Interview with Cam Camfield on New Grower Insights for the Future of Biological Products 16:36

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Cam Camfield, founder and CEO of Stratovation Group, to discuss new critical specialty crop grower insights for the future of biological products, including innovation and adoption.

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2/21/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 2: Interview with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi on Ag Tech Innovation, Business Scaling in a Changing Industry and More 29:44

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Jason Scott sits down with BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi to discuss his transition from cybersecurity to agriculture and how BeeHero is optimizing pollination with technology. He shares lessons from past ventures, insights on ag-tech innovation and the challenges of rising costs and labor shortages. Davidi highlights the role of IoT in farm management, the need for sustainability incentives and strategies for scaling a business in a changing industry.…

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2/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 13: Interview with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little on Labor Regulations in 2025 35:55

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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sits down with Bryan Little from Farm Employers Labor Service to break down new and updated labor regulations impacting agriculture in 2025, how ag employers are navigating already enacted rules and what’s ahead for the industry.

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2/7/25 - MyAgLife Episode 247: Interview with University of Illinois' Brittney Goodrich on the 2025 Pollination Outlook 22:45

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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Brittney Goodrich, previously with UC Davis and now with the dept. of agricultural and consumer economics at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, to discuss the economic outlook and other considerations for the 2025 almond pollination season.

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1/31/25 - The Ag Executive Episode 1: Interview with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith on Regenerative Ag, Biostimulants, Growth Strategies and More 23:32

14 weeks ago23:32

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Jason Scott sits down with Huma CEO Lyndon Smith in this new CEO-to-CEO podcast series to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in the company to leading it through bankruptcy and into global success. Lyndon shares insights into Huma’s growth strategy, including major acquisitions, international expansion and its role in regenerative agriculture. He explains the biostimulant movement, the industry's evolving regulatory landscape and how Huma is working to improve soil health and nutrient efficiency.…

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1/24/25 - MyAgLife Episode 246: Interview with Western Plant Health's Renee Pinel on Further Restrictions to 1,3-D Fumigant 18:29

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