Episode 298 | March 25, 2022 | Westlands Water District Study, Skyrocketed Input Costs
On today’s episode, Pepperdine University’s Mike Shire, Ph.D., discusses the economic impacts Westlands Water District has on the state of California. Additonally, Verdesian’s JW Lemons weighs in on skyrocketed input costs from an agronomic perspecti…
3/18/22 – MyAgLife Episode 109: Interview with Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey about Soil Mapping for Fine-Tuned Nutrient Management
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Comrey, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness technical nutrition agronomist, to discuss soil mapping for fine-tuned nutrient management and the value that variable rate application methods can have.
Episode 297 | March 24, 2022 | Technology to Break Productivity Paradox, Strawberry Conditions Update
On this episode of Tech Thursday, Ashtyn Carr discusses with UC Merced’s Joshua Viers the use of inclusive tech innovations to break the productivity paradox. Additionally, we hear how strawberries faired in last month’s frost event.
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Episode 296 | March 23, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Pistachio Research Priorities
On this week’s episode of Walnut Wednesday, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Williams discusses this year’s “Power of 3” omega-3 consumption campaign. Additionally, we hear about pistachio research priorities from California Pistachio Research Boar…
Episode 295 | March 22, 2022 | Citrus Demand Perspectives, New DWR Funding
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we get perspectives on citrus demand from Rabobank’s Roland Fumasi and Wonderful Citrus’ Zak Lafitte. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on new DWR funding and support for drought-stricken communities.
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Episode 294 | March 21, 2022 | MyAgLife in Almonds, Pear Research Webinar Recap
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California’s Brock Densel joins the show to discuss the recent ABC Transportation Survey. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on the recent California Statewide Pear Research webinar.
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3/18/22 – MyAgLife Episode 109: Interview with Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey about Soil Mapping for Fine-Tuned Nutrient Management
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Comrey, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness technical nutrition agronomist, to discuss soil mapping for fine-tuned nutrient management and the value that variable rate application methods can have.
Episode 293 | March 18, 2022 | Challenges of Harvest Automation, Managing ’True Bug’ Pests
On today’s episode, hear about some of the challenges and opportunities with harvest automation from UC Davis’ Stavros Vougioukas. Additionally, we continue from yesterday’s discussion on ‘true bug’ pests, this time about management strategies.
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3/11/22 – MyAgLife Episode 108: Interview with UCCE’s Jhalendra Rijal on ‘True Bug’ Monitoring and Management in Spring
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE area IPM advisor for Stanislaus County, to discuss springtime and even late-season monitoring for and management of hemipteran ‘true bug’ pests in almond and pistachio.
Episode 292 | March 17, 2022 | Choosing Soil Tests, Monitoring for ’True Bug’ Pests
On today’s episode, Heliae’s Dr. Karl Wyant is back, this time to discuss types of soil health tests available to growers. Additionally, hear about control of hemipteran ‘true bug’ pests in spring.
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