Episode 348 | June 3, 2022 | Boosting Cherry Production, Using Microbes on Strawberries and Caneberries
On today’s episode, we hear about changes in cherry breeding to boost California production. Additionally, Kylie Harlan asks UCCE Strawberry and Caneberry Advisor Mark Bolda about the possibility of using microbes in place of fertilizers given high i…
Episode 347 | June 2, 2022 | Mitigating Plant Stressors, Improving Soil Quality
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about using beneficial bacteria strains to mitigate plant biotic and abiotic stressors. Additionally, Dr. Karl Wyant explains improving physical and chemical soil management to increase soil quality.
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Episode 346 | June 1, 2022 | Rancidity in Walnuts, Rice Herbicide Resistance
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, UC Davis Food Chemist Selina Wang details the issue of rancidity in the walnut industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on determining herbicide resistance in rice fields.
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Episode 345 | May 31, 2022 | Workshops for Southern CA Growers and Consultants, Drought Statistics
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about citrus irrigation workshops being held next month for Southern California growers and consultants. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on California Farm Water Coalition drought statistics.
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Episode 344 | May 30, 2022 | Maximum Residue Levels in Almond, Kerb Drip Trials in Lettuce
On today’s episode, Almond Board of California’s Gabrielle Ludwig dives in the pressing issue of maximum residue levels for exported almonds. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on Kerb herbicide drip trials in lettuce.
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Episode 343 | May 27, 2022 | Plant Stress Mitigation, Technology Targets Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
On today’s episode, agronomist JW Lemons goes into the importance of stress mitigation as the season starts to round out for many crops. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on new gene-editing technology being used to combat one of grape’s most prol…
Episode 342 | May 26, 2022 | Table Grape Pruning Technology, Ag Emission Reduction Statistics
On today’s episode, we hear about different methods to partially mechanize pruning in table grape vineyards. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new agriculture emission reduction statistics.
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Episode 341 | May 25, 2022 | Changing Winter Chill, New Funds For Groundwater Communities
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, University of California Cooperative Extension’s Kat Jarvis-Shean breaks down changing winter chill accumulations and solutions. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on new funds to support groundwater-reliant…
Episode 340 | May 24, 2022 | New Black Fig Fly, CCA Scholarship Program
On today’s episode, hear about the new invasive black fig fly from UCCE’s Houston Wilson. Additionally, we cover information on the third-annual Western Region CCA Scholarship and Honorarium program.
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Episode 339 | May 23, 2022 | North Valley Nut Conference Preview, Smoke Taint in Almond
On today’s episode, we get a preview of the North Valley Nut Conference Agenda and more from UCCE’s Luke Milliron. Additionally, we hear about the potential issue of smoke taint in almond as number of wildfires have increased in the state.
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