Episode 228 – December 16, 2021 – Tech Thursday; Freeze Panel Coverage Continued
This week’s Tech Thursday segment features UC Davis’ Zhongli Pan and Ragab Khir, both of whom shared information about a new wireless technology for monitoring insect activity and moisture of almonds at last week’s Almond Conference in Sacramento. We…
Episode 227 – December 15, 2021 – More Almond Conference Coverage; Walnut Wednesday
On today’s episode, we hear more coverage from last week’s Almond Conference in Sacramento and information from the recent UC ANR walnut freeze panel.
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Episode 226 – December 14, 2021 – More Almond Conference Coverage; Fungal Canker in Almond; Citrus News
On today’s episode, we hear more coverage from last week’s Almond Conference in Sacramento and information about fungal canker diseases in almond from UC Davis Plant Pathologist Florent Trouillas is discussed. Additionally, we report on the latest Ca…
Episode 225 – December 13, 2021 – Almond Conference Coverage; Preserving Beneficial Insects
On today’s episode, we hear coverage from last week’s Almond Conference in Sacramento. We also hear about the importance of preserving beneficial insects in orchards from Suterra’s Emily Symmes.
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Episode 224 – December 10, 2021 – Water Policy; Pocket Gopher Control
On today’s episode, we hear information from California Farm Water Coalition’s Mike Wade on the good, the bad and the ugly for the state’s water and what it could mean if we have another dry year. We also hear information about an integrated approach…
Episode 223 – December 8, 2021 – Walnut Wednesday; Soil Chemical Analysis
In this week’s episode of Walnut Wednesday, we hear about what the California Walnut Board and Commission have been up to in 2021 and what’s in store for 2022. Additionally, we hear information on soil chemical analysis and accuracy of commercial lab…
Episode 222 – December 7, 2021 – Vineyard Winter Pruning/Disease Management; Winter Weed Management
In today’s episode, we hear about winter pruning and disease management in vineyards and how current methods affect dormant season yield. Additionally, we hear information on winter weed management with UCCE Weed Specialist Brad Hanson.
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Episode 221 – December 6, 2021 – Unique NOW Management Perspective; Pistachio Yield Prediction Project
In today’s episode, we hear a unique perspective from PCA Carla Youngblood and tree nut grower Chris Wylie on best management practices for navel orangeworm. Additionally, we hear information on a new pistachio yield prediction project from UC Davis…
Episode 220 – December 3, 2021 – Pollination Outlook; Thinking about Spring Pest Management
In today’s episode, we have a 2022 almond pollination outlook segment with UC Davis economist Brittney Goodrich. Additionally, we hear from University of California’s Jhalendra Rijal about spring insect pest management in walnut orchards.
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Episode 219 -December 2, 2021 – Tech Thursday; Climate-Smart Ag
In today’s episode, we have a Tech Thursday segment with PCA/CCA Seth Hansen on bridging the agtech divide. Additionally, we hear from Almond Board of California’s Gabriele Ludwig about climate-smart ag practices in almond orchards.
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