Episode 338 | May 20, 2022 | Genomics Help Boost Nutritional Value, New Presidential Chair for Tree Nuts
On today’s episode, we hear about research looking into boosting the nutritional bounty of carrots and onions using genomics tools. Additionally, Patrick Cotter talks with one of UC ANR’s newly appointed Presidential Chairs for Tree Nuts, Mae Culumbe…
Episode 337 | May 19, 2022 | New Fungus Protein, Work In Regenerative Agriculture
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a newly discovered protein in fungus that bypasses plant defenses. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on Braga Fresh’s work in regenerative agriculture.
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Episode 336 | May 18, 2022 | Diamond Food’s Innovation Journey, Domestic Walnut Consumption
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, Cathy Merlo reports on Diamond Foods’ culinary walnut innovation journey. Additionally, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Olmstead discusses boosting domestic walnut consumption.
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Episode 335 | May 17, 2022 | Smaller Citrus Crop, Avocado Pruning Trials
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Ashtyn Carr reports on declines in overall production due to smaller orange and grapefruit crops in California, Florida and Texas, and smaller mandarin crops in California and Florida. Additionally, we hear …
Episode 334 | May 16, 2022 | Nickels Soil Lab Research, Wastewater Treatment with Worms
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear an update on irrigation tech research taking place at the Nickels Soil Lab almond orchard. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a wastewater treatment system that uses worms.
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Episode 333 | May 13, 2022 | Maximizing Soil Quality and Health, UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program
On today’s show, learn about maximizing soil quality by maximizing soil health and we report on the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program and an upcoming field day.
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Episode 332 | May 12, 2022 | Things Your Irrigation Scheduler Should Know, Hedgerows in Avocado
On today’s episode, Wilbur-Ellis’ Matt Comrey tells us what irrigation schedulers should know before irrigating. Additionally, we hear about an experimental hedgerow project in an organic avocado orchard.
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Episode 331 | May 11, 2022 | Walnut Whole Orchard Recycling, AI Beehives
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear about current data from whole orchard recycling trials in walnut. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on a beehive technology that uses artificial intelligence and precision robotics.
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Episode 330 | May 10, 2022 | Cultivated Cropland Changes Due to Conservation, Central Valley Revised Flood Prevention Plan
On today’s episode, hear about how conservation has changed on cultivated cropland since the beginning of the 21st century, according to an NRCS study. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a newly revised flood prevention plan for the Central Val…
Episode 329 | May 9, 2022 | May Almond Considerations, ’21-’22 Almond Acreage Report
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear about management considerations for the month of May. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on the most recent almond acreage report.
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