Episode 328 | May 6, 2022 | NASA Groundwater Research, Automated vs. Mechanical Cultivators in Tomatoes
On today’s episode, Patrick Cotter reports on NASA groundwater research in the Central Valley using satellite imagery. Additionally, we hear about automated vs. mechanical cultivators for weeding in processing tomatoes.
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4/29/22 – MyAgLife Episode 115: Interview with California Bountiful Foundation’s Amrith Gunasekara on His New Position and Ag Research to Come
Taylor Chalstrom sits down Amrith Gunasekara, California Bountiful Foundation’s new research director, to discuss his new position and what it means for furthering agricultural and environmental research in the state.
Episode 327 | May 5, 2022 | Adoption of Soil Water Measurement Technology, Issues with This Year’s Cherry Crop
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about how to increase adoption of soil water measurement technology. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks to a cherry grower near Linden about the trials and tribulations of this year’s crop.
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Episode 326 | May 4, 2022 | Foreign Opportunities and Competition for Walnuts, Drought Impacts on CA Aerial Applicators
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, California Walnut Commission’s Claire Lee talks foreign opportunities and competition. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the impacts of drought on some aerial applicators in the state.
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Episode 325 | May 3, 2022 | Ethyl Formate Approval, Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about ethyl formate usage potential and its upcoming approval. Additionally, CDFA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Director Victoria Hornbaker breaks down the program’s current priorities….
Episode 324 | May 2, 2022 | Local Almond Incentive Programs, Heat Illness Prevention
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about incentives for conservation practices in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on heat illness prevention standards to keep in mind going into summer.
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Episode 323 | April 29, 2022 | Feeding Soil Microbes, Improving Foodborne Illness Traceability
On today’s episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses how to properly feed soil microbes and keep them from going dormant. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a USDA study improving traceability of foodborne illnesses.
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4/29/22 – MyAgLife Episode 115: Interview with California Bountiful Foundation’s Amrith Gunasekara on His New Position and Ag Research to Come
Taylor Chalstrom sits down Amrith Gunasekara, California Bountiful Foundation’s new research director, to discuss his new position and what it means for furthering agricultural and environmental research in the state.
4/22/22 – MyAgLife Episode 114: Interview with Almond Board of California’s Gabriele Ludwig on Maximum Residue Levels for Pesticides
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Gabriele Ludwig, Almond Board of California’s director of sustainability and environmental affairs, to discuss increasing inconsistency of rules governing acceptable Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for pesticide residues.
Episode 322 | April 28, 2022 | Klamath Water Basin Issues, Drip Irrigation Research
On today’s episode, we hear about failed federal water policy in Northern California’s Klamath Basin growing region. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on drip irrigation research from UC’s Desert Research and Extension Center.
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