Episode 383 | July 25, 2022 | Biosolarization in Almond, Saving Water in Rice
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about efficacy of biosolarization in almond orchards for nematode control. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on steps rice growers can take to save water with some caveats.
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7/22/22 – MyAgLife Episode 127: Interview with UCCE’s Franz Niederholzer on Pre-Harvest Considerations in Almond
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE Orchard Systems Advisor for Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, to discuss important pre-harvest considerations for almonds, including equipment, rodent control and deficit irrigation.
Episode 382 | July 22, 2022 | Microbes Mitigate Abiotic Stressors, A Glimpse at California Artichokes
On today’s episode, we hear how microbes in soil can mitigate abiotic stressors, such as sunburn, drought stress and nutrient deficiencies, in crops. Additionally, Kylie Harlan provides a look at the small but powerful artichoke industry in Californi…
7/15/22 – MyAgLife Episode 126: Interview with CCA Rich Kreps on Making a Postharvest Plan Now to Increase the Bottom Line
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Rich Kreps, Certified Crop Advisor and Soil Specialist, to discuss making a postharvest plan now to ensure crop health for next season and increase the bottom line.
Episode 381 | July 21, 2022 | Organic Ag Gets New Funding, Ag in the Classroom
On today’s episode, we hear about substantial funding for UC ANR to provide technical assistance as well as other services for the state’s organic growers. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a 6th grade teacher in Visalia who incorporates ag into he…
Episode 380 | July 20, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Upcoming Cal Poly Strawberry Field Day
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear how Chile’s emerging walnut industry may actually compliment the U.S. walnut industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on Cal Poly’s upcoming annual Strawberry Center Field Day on July 28th.
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Episode 379 | July 19, 2022 | Basics of Trunk Injection, Winter Bees Resistant to Imidacloprid
On today’s episode, we hear about the basics of trunk injection of plant protection materials. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a study showing how winter honeybees have a higher resistance to imidacloprid.
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Episode 378 | July 18, 2022 | Almond Plantings in Northern Sac Valley, New Crop Protection Aircraft
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about almond variety and rootstock selection trends for new plantings in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft sys…
7/15/22 – MyAgLife Episode 126: Interview with CCA Rich Kreps on Making a Postharvest Plan Now to Increase the Bottom Line
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Rich Kreps, Certified Crop Advisor and Soil Specialist, to discuss making a postharvest plan now to ensure crop health for next season and increase the bottom line.
Episode 377 |July 15, 2022 | Weeds In Irrigation Canals, Asian Citrus Psyllid finding
On today’s episode, we hear about the issue of weeds in irrigation canals. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the recent find of an Asian citrus psyllid infected with the citrus greening bacterium in a San Diego County commercial citrus orchard.
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