Episode 449 | October 26, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Polymer Reduces Sediment and Other Runoff Buildup
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear updated chemical control options for walnut scale. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new method of using a polymer molecule for reducing sediment and sediment-bound pesticides and nutrients in ir…
Episode 448 | October 25, 2022 | Living vs Nonliving Biological Pesticides; Robot Weeder
On today’s episode, we hear key differences between living and nonliving biological pesticide products. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks to Curtis Garner, co-founder of Verdant Robotics, about their tow-behind implement that uses computer vision and ma…
Episode 447 | October 24, 2022 | Almond Byproduct Research, Ag Robotics Conference Coverage
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board’s Josette Lewis discuss current research focused on different ways almond hulls and shells are being used. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on an autonomous cart that aids fruit pickers from th…
Episode 446 | October 21, 2022 | Soil Health for Establishing a Crop
On today’s episode, we hear about the importance of soil health when establishing a crop early in its life cycle.
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Episode 445 | October 20, 2022 | Tech Thursday: New Approach to Nitrogen Fertilizer Production
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new approach to production of nitrogen fertilizers by using local, renewable energy technologies to remove the method’s long-standing carbon footprint.
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Episode 444 | October 19, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday: Chill and Warmer Winters
In this week’s Walnut Wednesday segment, UCCE’s Katherine Jarvis-Shean discusses winter chill in walnut and the reality that warmer winters are here to stay.
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Episode 443 | October 18, 2022 | California Citrus Mutual on D.C. Trip and Upcoming Navel/Mandarin Seasons
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer recaps some of the many issues discussed between CCM board members, Congress and USDA during their successful trip to Washington D.C. Additionally, Vicky Boyd…
Episode 442 | October 17, 2022 | Almond Hulls and Shells as Potassium-Rich Amendments
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Ph.D. candidate and incoming UCCE Farm Advisor Ellie Andrews discusses new findings showing that almond hulls and shells release potassium into the soil when they are surface applied as organic matter amend…
Episode 441 | October 14, 2022 | New Label Available for Popular Herbicide
On today’s show, we hear from UCCE Weed Specialist Brad Hanson about rimsulfuron’s new Special Local Needs label for use on tomato broomrape.
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Episode 440 | October 13, 2022 | Pilot Program Helps Conserve Water/Wildlife, New Tool for Beneficial Birds
On today’s episode, we hear about growers receiving financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new tool…