Episode 271 | February 16, 2022 | Spotted Lanternfly Risk to Walnut, Back to the Basics of Soil Health
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, hear from Oregon State University’s Surendra Dara on spotted lanternfly’s risk to California walnuts. Additionally, Dr. Karl Wyant goes back to the basics of soil health in the first of a series of soil health…
Episode 270 | February 15, 2022 | Spray Companies Help to Improve Efficiencies, Winegrape Crush Report
On today’s episode, hear what spray companies are doing to help growers be more efficient in the wake of skyrocketed input costs. Additionally, hear about the 2021 preliminary winegrape crush report.
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Episode 269 | February 14, 2022 | Almond Alliance Port Update, GUSS Autonomous Sprayer
On today’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear an update on the ports from Almond Alliance’s Aubrey Bettencourt. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the GUSS autonomous sprayer at the Tulare Farm Show.
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2/11/21 – MyAgLife Episode 104 – Interview with UC Davis’ Louise Ferguson and UC ANR’s Andy Lyons about a New Web-Based Tool for Predicting Pistachio Growth
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Louise Ferguson, extension specialist in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, and Andy Lyons, Informatics and GIS Statewide Program with UC ANR and UC Berkeley, to discuss a new web-based tool for predicting pistachio growth and how the industry has evolved to require a tool like this.
2/4/22 – MyAgLife Episode 103: Interview with Secretary Ross and Undersecretary Birdsong on Government’s Efforts Against the Port Crisis
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Undersecretary Christine Birdsong to discuss port congestion and what is being done to counter current issues.
Episode 268 | February 11, 2022 | Cover Crop Events and Sustainable Groundwater Management Updates
On today’s episode, hear from UCCE’s Sarah Light about upcoming in-person cover crop events in the Sacramento Valley. Additionally, Ashlee Pike reports on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act updates.
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Episode 267 | February 10, 2022 | Autonomous Weeder and Current Snowpack and Water Levels for CA
On this episode of Tech Thursday, here about an autonomous laser weeder for conventional and organic row crops. Additionally, hear from the Department of Water Resource’s Sean de Guzman about current snowpack and water levels for the state.
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Episode 266 | February 9, 2022 | Walnut Processor Thoughts and CA Avocado Commission Update
On this episode of Walnut Wednesday, walnut processors discuss their thoughts and experiences regarding last year’s crop and current supply chain woes. Additionally, hear a report on avocados with California Avocado Commission’s Jan Delyser ahead of …
Episode 265 | February 8, 2022 | Citrus Mutual on the March Citrus Showcase
Today’s show features California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer about what to look forward to at the upcoming Citrus Showcase in March.
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Episode 264 | February 7, 2022 | Almond Varietal Trends and Family Water Alliance Update
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear from different nurseries on current almond varietal trends in the state. Additionally, hear about what Family Water Alliance was up to in 2021 and issues it will address in 2022.
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