Episode 836 | May 10, 2024 | New Program Continues Advancing Biofungicides
On today’s episode, Kristin Platts reports on Biotalys’ new pipeline program BioFun-6, which looks to further advance biofungicide efficacy against botrytis, powdery mildew and anthracnose in high-value fruits and vegetables.
Episode 835 | May 9, 2024 | Agricultural Wastewater Treated with Worms
On today’s episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Sarah Haupt of Biofiltro about how they have enlisted worms to help treat wastewater coming from wineries and food processors.
Episode 834 | May 8, 2024 | New Cover Crop Findings Realized from Trials
On today’s episode, Kristin Platts hears from UCCE’s Sarah Light on her Sacramento Valley cover crop trials as well as some (surprising) findings.
Episode 833 | May 7, 2024 | California Student Wins State Speech Contest for Tree Nut Topic
On today’s episode, we hear from Winters, Calif. high school student Allison Aguiar on the inspiration behind her state title speech, ‘The Fall of the California Nut Industry.’
Episode 832 | May 6, 2024 | MyAgLife in Almonds
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers’ Mel Machado updates on where the 2024 almond crop stands.
5/3/24 – MyAgLife Episode 217: Interview with Franz Niederholzer on May Almond Orchard Considerations
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor in Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, to discuss almond orchard management considerations for the month of May, including navel orangeworm, nutrition and more.
Episode 831 | May 3, 2024 | Impacts of Reduced Federal Water Allocations
On today’s episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Firebaugh-area producer Joe Del Bosque about how reduced federal water allocations impact his farm and workers.
Episode 830 | May 2, 2024 | Tech Thursday
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Crush Fabrication’s Chris Price describes how automatic pumpovers, which provide consistent and even distribution of juice over the grape cap during the blending of a wine, differ from traditional pumpovers as we…
Episode 829 | May 1, 2024 | Walnut Wednesday
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday, Greg Montez, PCA and technical services and field development with Albaugh, discusses copper applications in 2024 for walnut growers dealing with blight and how to avoid resistance.
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Episode 828 | April 30, 2024 | MyAgLife in Citrus
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Citrus Research Board’s Ivan Milosavljevic gives an update on a novel method of ant control in citrus which utilizes hydrogel beads filled with trace pesticide amounts.