Episode 307 | April 7, 2022 | Smart-Farming Platforms, 2022 DIGICROP Conference
Today’s Tech Thursday episode details the importance of smart-farming platforms with real-time alerts. Additionally, we hear continued coverage from Ashtyn Carr on the recent 2022 DIGICROP Conference.
Supporting the People who Support Agriculture
Tha…
Episode 306 | April 6, 2022 |Tree Nut Commodity Outlook, Farm Advisor Hirings
Cathy Merlo gets a view on tree nut commodities, including walnuts, at the 2022 Outlook Agribusiness Conference in Visalia. Then Taylor Chalstrom has a report with UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston discusses the importance of new farm advisor hir…
Episode 305 | April 5, 2022 | Citrus Supply & Regulations, Mobile Irrigation Lab Convience
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear from California Citrus Mutual Board of Directors Chair Matt Fisher on supply and regulations for different citrus commodities. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the convenience of mobile irrigation…
Episode 304 | April 4, 2022 |Almond Soil Summit, Madera County Almond Day Preview
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we report directly from Almond Board of California’s Soil Summit in Chico. We also hear a preview for the Madera County Almond Day from UCCE’s Phoebe Gordon.
Supporting the People who Support Agriculture…
4/1/22 – MyAgLife Episode 111: Interview with UC ANR’s Shannah Whithaus and Colorado State University’s Lisa Blecker about Updates to the Pesticide Safety Manual for Private Applicators
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Shannah Whithaus, senior editor for pesticide safety education with UC ANR, and Lisa Blecker, pesticide safety educator at Colorado State University, to discuss the newly expanded and updated Pesticide Safety Manual for Private Applicators.
3/25/22 – MyAgLife Episode 110: Interview with UCCE’s Amber Vinchesi-Vahl on Automated and Mechanical Cultivators for Processing Tomatoes
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Amber Vinchesi-Vahl, UCCE vegetable crops advisor for Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, to discuss control of in-row weeds for processing tomatoes using automated and mechanical cultivators.
Episode 303 | April 1, 2022 | Ag Trucking Labor Retention, Western Bluebirds as Pest Control in Vineyards
On today’s episode, Ashtyn Carr reports on a new study assessing labor retention in the ag trucking sector. Additionally, we hear about potential vineyard pest control benefits with Western Bluebirds.
Supporting the People who Support Agriculture
…
Episode 302 | March 31, 2022 | Pistachio Variety and Roostock Trends, Broomrape in Tomatoes
Nurseries at the Pistachio Conference earlier this month give takes on variety and rootstock trends that they’re seeing. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the issue of broomrape, a yield-robbing weed in processing tomatoes.
Thank you to our spons…
Episode 301 | March 30, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Potato Trial Results and New Varieties
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Williams previews the upcoming California Walnut Conference. Additionally, hear about new Kern County potato trial results and promising varieties.
Supporting the People who Suppo…
Episode 300 | March 29, 2022 | Problem Solvers Caucus Goals for Ag, Possibility of Zero Water Deliveries
On today’s episode, California State Assemblymember Heath Flora details the Problem Solvers Caucus’ goals for California ag. Additionally, a Sacramento Valley grower talks about the “unprecedented” possibility of receiving zero water deliveries and t…