Episode 398 | August 15, 2022 | MyAgLife in Almonds, Beneficial Bug Drone Application
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds segment, we hear about important pre-harvest prep considerations. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a company using drones to apply predatory mites and other beneficial insects.
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Episode 397 | August 12, 2022 | Crop Consultant Conference Preview, New Grape Varieties Resist Pierce’s Disease
On today’s episode, we get our first preview of the kind of valuable information consultants can expect to hear at this year’s upcoming Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia, Calif. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a recent grape field day showc…
Episode 396 | August 11, 2022 | Tech Thursday, Drought in the Sac Valley
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new machine learning model that can detect a pesticide’s toxicity toward honeybees. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how the drought continues to affect the Sacramento Valley.
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Episode 395 | August 10, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Reenergizing California’s Walnut Industry
On today’s episode, Cathy Merlo talks with new California Walnut Board and Commission leader Robert Verloop on his plans to reenergize the state’s walnut industry.
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Episode 394 | August 9, 2022 | Are Citrus ET Estimates by Satellite Accurate?; Farm Bureau Western Drought Report
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UC Davis’ Daniele Zaccaria discusses researching acceptable accuracy levels of citrus ET by way of satellite remote sensing in order to improve water management and competitiveness in citrus production areas…
Episode 393 | August 8, 2022 | Almond Biochar Research, ”Almond Express” in Full Swing
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about new CDFA Healthy Soils funded project examining biochar applications in almond orchards. Additionally, Almond Alliance’s Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the organization’s role in the “Almond Exp…
Episode 392 | August 5, 2022 | Biological Carbon Products, Parasitic Wasp Release
On today’s episode, we get information on the nuances of carbon products as part of the larger biological product sphere as well as their Modes of Action. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a parasitic wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit…
Episode 391 | August 4, 2022 | Nut Harvest Machinery Preparation, Zero Emission UTV Program
On today’s episode, we get advice on checking machinery before tree nut harvest. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the return of the Zero Emission UTV Program for ag businesses.
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Episode 390 | August 3, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Walnut Pricing and Regulatory Burdens, Combatting Citrus Psyllid
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear from a walnut processor about pricing questions and regulatory burdens. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on parasitoids being used to combat Asian Citrus Psyllid.
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Episode 389 | August 2, 2022 | Consequences of Small Irrigation Leaks
On today’s episode, we hear about the sheer consequences of small leaks in irrigation systems.
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