Episode 313 | April 15, 2022 | Orchard Sprayer Calibration, Genetically Modified Purple Tomato
On today’s episode, we hear about the importance of calibrating your orchard sprayer. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on a new genetically modified purple tomato for fresh market.
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Episode 312 | April 14, 2022 | GPS Soil Mapping, Winegrape Outlook
On today’s episode, we hear about the how and the why behind GPS soil mapping for variable rate applications. Additionally, Cathy Merlo reports on the winegrape outlook.
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Episode 311 | April 13, 2022 | Walnut Federal Marketing Order Updates, Soil Microbe and Compost Applications Synergy
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear about updates to the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. Additionally, Heliae Ag’s Dr. Karl Wyant explains the synergy that can be had with soil microbes and compost applications.
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Episode 310 | April 12, 2022 | Pecan Quality Assurance Program, CalAgX Initiative
On today’s episode, we hear about increasing consumer concerns regarding food transparency and how quality assurance programs can address those concerns. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a new comprehensive export training program for Califor…
Episode 309 | April 11, 2022 | MyAgLife in Almonds, Recycled Water a ’Life Saver’
On today’s episode, hear from Suterra’s Emily Symmes on why peach twig borer could make a comeback in almonds in the future. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how recycled water has helped some growers during drought.
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4/8/22 – MyAgLife Episode 112: Interview with CCAGA’s Mike Kelley on Rising Almond Hull Prices

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Mike Kelley, president and CEO of Central California Almond Growers Association, to discuss drivers for higher almond hull prices and how processors and growers can capitalize.
Episode 308 | April 8, 2022 | Ag Land Price Trends, Chico State’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture
Today’s show features a report on the upwards trend in ag land prices and how this might affect current and future farmers with UC Davis Economist Dan Sumner. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus details the work of Chico State’s Center for Regenerative Agr…
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.
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.
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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…