1/2/2026 – MyAgLife Episode 262: Interview with Russell Taylor on Humic and Biostimulant Label Changes

About this episode

Kristin Platts interviews Russell Taylor about new humic and biostimulant regulations at the 2025 Almond Conference.

Kristin Platts talks with with Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products and the Humic Products Trade Association at the 2025 Almond Conference for a quick update on new humic and biostimulant regulations. Taylor explains California’s recent label changes, national regulatory alignment and what growers can expect as new product claims roll out over the next two years.

People in this episode

Host: Kristin Platts

Guest: Russell Taylor

Topics covered

• humic regulations
• biostimulant regulations
• agriculture
• California agriculture
• product claims
• grower expectations

Keywords

• humic products
• biostimulants
• California regulations
• agriculture news
• Almond Conference
• product claims
• growers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Live Earth Products, Humic Products Trade Association

Places: California

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