Episode 388 | August 1, 2022 | MyAgLife In Almonds; Spur Health, Lygus Bugs in Strawberries
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board’s Sebastian Saa lays out the importance of maintaining spur health for next year’s crop. Additionally, Kylie Harlan investigates the relationship between lygus bug Infestations and fruit size i…
Episode 387 | July 29, 2022 | What to Know about Smoke Safety Regs, 2022 Winegrape Harvest
On today’s episode, we hear about staying in compliance with wildfire safety regulations from Cal/OSHA. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how this year’s winegrape harvest is shaping up.
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Episode 386 | July 28, 2022 | Tech Thursday, Growing Coffee in SoCal
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Tomra Food’s Head of Engineering, Maciek Wasowski, describes the research and development process behind tree nut processing and sorting equipment. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the feasibility of growing c…
Episode 385 | July 27, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Ethophon Application Protocols, New Fusarium Wilt Resistant Genes
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Janine Hasey explains ethephon application protocols pre-harvest. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new resistant genes discovered for strawberry fusarium wilt.
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Episode 384 | July 26, 2022 | MyAgLife in Citrus, Rising Labor Costs for Ag
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Citrus Research Board President Marcy Martin discusses results and feedback from the Board’s recent successful referendum. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the ag industry’s response to rising labor cos…
Episode 383 | July 25, 2022 | Biosolarization in Almond, Saving Water in Rice
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about efficacy of biosolarization in almond orchards for nematode control. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on steps rice growers can take to save water with some caveats.
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Episode 382 | July 22, 2022 | Microbes Mitigate Abiotic Stressors, A Glimpse at California Artichokes
On today’s episode, we hear how microbes in soil can mitigate abiotic stressors, such as sunburn, drought stress and nutrient deficiencies, in crops. Additionally, Kylie Harlan provides a look at the small but powerful artichoke industry in Californi…
Episode 381 | July 21, 2022 | Organic Ag Gets New Funding, Ag in the Classroom
On today’s episode, we hear about substantial funding for UC ANR to provide technical assistance as well as other services for the state’s organic growers. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a 6th grade teacher in Visalia who incorporates ag into he…
Episode 380 | July 20, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Upcoming Cal Poly Strawberry Field Day
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear how Chile’s emerging walnut industry may actually compliment the U.S. walnut industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on Cal Poly’s upcoming annual Strawberry Center Field Day on July 28th.
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Episode 379 | July 19, 2022 | Basics of Trunk Injection, Winter Bees Resistant to Imidacloprid
On today’s episode, we hear about the basics of trunk injection of plant protection materials. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a study showing how winter honeybees have a higher resistance to imidacloprid.
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