Episode 369 | July 5, 2022 | Almond Processing Efficiency, Black Fig Fly
On today’s episode, we hear about advancements being made toward efficiency in the almond processing industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new emergence of black fig fly.
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7/1/22 – MyAgLife Episode 124: Interview with UC Davis’ Chris Simmons and Project Apis m.’s Rory Crowley on Biosolarization in Almond Orchards

Taylor Chalstrom sits down withChris Simmons in the Department of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis and Rory Crowley with Project Apis m. to discuss biosolarization in almond orchards and how returning hulls and shells to the orchard can improve soil and tree health.
Episode 368 | July 1, 2022 | New Prune Varieties, Rice Leadership Program
On today’s episode, we hear about promising new varieties coming out of the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the Rice Leadership Program, which has this year’s application opening in July.
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6/24/22 – MyAgLife Episode 123: Interview with Rain Bird’s Greg Palumbo on Precision Irrigation
Taylor Chalstrom sits downwith Greg Palumbo, director of agriculture at Rain Bird, to discuss precision irrigation for agriculture and things growers should consider for their irrigation systems.
Episode 367 | June 30, 2022 | Tech Thursday- New Pest Monitoring Sensor And New Laserweeder
On this week’s Tech Thursday installment, we hear about a new pest monitoring sensor looking to improve integrated pest management strategies for the ag industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports from the recent Salinas ag tech field day on a new las…
Episode 366 | June 29, 2022 | New CA Walnut Board Leadership Announced
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear takes from California Walnut Board and Commission’s Executive Committee and West Coast Nut Publisher Jason Scott on the Board’s newest hire, Director and CEO Robert Verloop.
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Episode 365 | June 28, 2022 | Mulching Young Citrus Orchards, New UCCE Entomologist
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Subtropical Horticulture Advisor Sonia Rios discusses mulching young citrus orchards for weed control and correct application methods to avoid disease. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on UCCE’s newest …
Episode 364 | June 27, 2022 | Almond Soil Health Trial, Ocean Shipping Reform Act
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses a privately funded study looking at the physical and economic viability of soil health management in almond orchards. Additionally, Almond Alliance’s Aubrey Bettencourt discusses th…
6/24/22 – MyAgLife Episode 123: Interview with Rain Bird’s Greg Palumbo on Precision Irrigation

Taylor Chalstrom sits downwith Greg Palumbo, director of agriculture at Rain Bird, to discuss precision irrigation for agriculture and things growers should consider for their irrigation systems.
Episode 363 | June 24, 2022 | Pistachio Irrigation Workshop, Spotted Lanternfly Predictions
On today’s episode, we hear information about the upcoming Advances in Pistachio Water Management Workshop in Tulare, Calif. presented by UCCE. Registration can be found here. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new prediction for spotted lantern…