5/20/22 – MyAgLife Episode 118: Interview with UC Davis’ Nitin Nitin on New Pathogen Cross-Contamination Research
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Nitin Nitin, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis, to discuss new research looking at food-grade bio-based coatings for reducing cross-contamination of pathogens in produce.
Episode 342 | May 26, 2022 | Table Grape Pruning Technology, Ag Emission Reduction Statistics
On today’s episode, we hear about different methods to partially mechanize pruning in table grape vineyards. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new agriculture emission reduction statistics.
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Episode 341 | May 25, 2022 | Changing Winter Chill, New Funds For Groundwater Communities
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, University of California Cooperative Extension’s Kat Jarvis-Shean breaks down changing winter chill accumulations and solutions. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on new funds to support groundwater-reliant…
Episode 340 | May 24, 2022 | New Black Fig Fly, CCA Scholarship Program
On today’s episode, hear about the new invasive black fig fly from UCCE’s Houston Wilson. Additionally, we cover information on the third-annual Western Region CCA Scholarship and Honorarium program.
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Episode 339 | May 23, 2022 | North Valley Nut Conference Preview, Smoke Taint in Almond
On today’s episode, we get a preview of the North Valley Nut Conference Agenda and more from UCCE’s Luke Milliron. Additionally, we hear about the potential issue of smoke taint in almond as number of wildfires have increased in the state.
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5/20/22 – MyAgLife Episode 118: Interview with UC Davis’ Nitin Nitin on New Pathogen Cross-Contamination Research
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Nitin Nitin, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis, to discuss new research looking at food-grade bio-based coatings for reducing cross-contamination of pathogens in produce.
Episode 338 | May 20, 2022 | Genomics Help Boost Nutritional Value, New Presidential Chair for Tree Nuts
On today’s episode, we hear about research looking into boosting the nutritional bounty of carrots and onions using genomics tools. Additionally, Patrick Cotter talks with one of UC ANR’s newly appointed Presidential Chairs for Tree Nuts, Mae Culumbe…
5/13/22 – MyAgLife Episode 117: Interview with UC Davis’ Daniele Zaccaria on Pistachio Winter Cover Crop Trials
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Daniele Zaccaria, UCCE agricultural water management specialist, to discuss new research into benefits and efficacy of winter cover crops in pistachio.
Episode 337 | May 19, 2022 | New Fungus Protein, Work In Regenerative Agriculture
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a newly discovered protein in fungus that bypasses plant defenses. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on Braga Fresh’s work in regenerative agriculture.
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Episode 336 | May 18, 2022 | Diamond Food’s Innovation Journey, Domestic Walnut Consumption
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, Cathy Merlo reports on Diamond Foods’ culinary walnut innovation journey. Additionally, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Olmstead discusses boosting domestic walnut consumption.
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