Episode 413 | September 6, 2022 | Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Confirmed in California
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker discusses yellow vein clearing virus and its level of establishment in Central Valley citrus orchards.
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9/2/2022 – MyAgLife Episode 133: Interview with Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen on 2023 Farm Bill Expectations

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of Fresno County Farm Bureau, to discuss the Bureau’s recent Farm Bill session hosting and what ag industry members want to see in the Bill’s next iteration.
Episode 412 | September 2, 2022 | Another Preview of The Crop Consultant Conference, Rice Growers on Water Issues
On today’s episode, we get another preview for this year’s Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia. Additionally, Vicky Boyd hears from two California rice growers’ experiences on opposite sides of the water debacle.
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8/26/22 – MyAgLife Episode 132: Interview with Thomas Fantozzi on Benefits of Compost in Orchards and Fields
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Synagro’s Thomas Fantozzi to discuss the benefits of compost in orchards and fields as well as best management practices.
Episode 411 | September 1, 2022 | Valley Fever Awareness, Unplanted Acres Report
On today’s episode, California Department of Public Health officials provide valuable information on Valley Fever, capping off August’s awareness month for the fungal disease affecting ag workers. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the recently rele…
Episode 410 | August 31, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Compost in Alfalfa
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, NorCal grower Davin Norene offers advice on postharvest management. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on research involving compost applications in alfalfa.
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Episode 409 | August 30, 2022 | Reducing Nitrogen Fertilizer in Cereal Crops, New Search Tool for State Groundwater Projects
On today’s episode, we hear about a major breakthrough allowing for a reduction in the amount of nitrogen fertilizers needed to grow cereal crops. Additionally, Kylie Harlan details California Department of Water Resources’ new search tool for all gr…
Episode 408 | August 29, 2022 | Automated Insect Trapping, Evolution of Automated Weeding
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about automated insect traps for navel orangeworm and other tree nut insects. Additionally, Kylie Harlan covers the evolution of automated weeders.
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8/26/22 – MyAgLife Episode 132: Interview with Thomas Fantozzi on Benefits of Compost in Orchards and Fields

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Synagro’s Thomas Fantozzi to discuss the benefits of compost in orchards and fields as well as best management practices.
Episode 407 | August 26, 2022 | Crop Consultant Conference Preview, Dragon Fruit Production
On today’s episode, we get another speaker preview for next month’s Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia, Calif. Additionally, Kevin Brixey and wife Betsy of Dragon Delights in Ramona, Calif. talk about dragon fruit production and the upcoming UCCE …