Episode 378 | July 18, 2022 | Almond Plantings in Northern Sac Valley, New Crop Protection Aircraft
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about almond variety and rootstock selection trends for new plantings in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft sys…
Episode 377 |July 15, 2022 | Weeds In Irrigation Canals, Asian Citrus Psyllid finding
On today’s episode, we hear about the issue of weeds in irrigation canals. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the recent find of an Asian citrus psyllid infected with the citrus greening bacterium in a San Diego County commercial citrus orchard.
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Episode 376 | July 14, 2022 | Tech Thursday
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new tool for detecting powdery mildew on strawberry. Additionally, UC Merced’s Catherine Keske describes the Internet of Things (IoT), a project using sensors and autonomous robots to more easily …
Episode 375 | July 13, 2022 | Grazing Sheep in Vineyards Part 1, Walnut Wednesday
On today’s episode, Kylie Harlan reports on some of the basics to consider when thinking about integrating grazing sheep into a vineyard. Additionally, we hear how climate change is affecting insect pest behaviors and why this will likely be detrimen…
Episode 374 | July 12, 2022 | Quarantine Release for Orange Tree, Beneficial Fungi For Orchards
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we get information on the Sweet Mother Orange tree’s release from quarantine and the Citrus Clonal Protection Program’s role in this. Additionally, we hear about beneficial fungi for pest management in orcha…
Episode 373 | July 11, 2022 | Winter Recharge Research, Trucking Industry Costs Soar
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Davis’ Helen Dahlke discusses recently published research on recharging almond orchards during the dormant season. Additionally, Catherine Merlo reports on soaring costs and continued port issues in the …
Episode 372 | July 8, 2022 | Microbes Mitigate Drought Stress, Unseen Winter Cover Crop Benefits
On today’s episode, Heliae’s new Director of Ag Science Cassidy Million details microbes’ role in mitigating drought stress. Additionally, we hear about newly funded winter cover crop trials in pistachio looking at the potential benefits of radiation…
Episode 371 | July 7, 2022 | Strawberry Automation, Salmon Rearing Project
On today’s episode, we hear about opportunities and challenges for strawberry automation. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the state’s new salmon rearing project that is the largest in its history.
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Episode 370 | July 6, 2022 | Nitrogen Management in Walnuts, Leaf Sampling Protocols
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear the latest on managing nitrogen with high input prices. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on leaf sampling protocols to keep in mind.
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear the latest on man…
Episode 369 | July 5, 2022 | Almond Processing Efficiency, Black Fig Fly
On today’s episode, we hear about advancements being made toward efficiency in the almond processing industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new emergence of black fig fly.
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