Episode 328 | May 6, 2022 | NASA Groundwater Research, Automated vs. Mechanical Cultivators in Tomatoes
On today’s episode, Patrick Cotter reports on NASA groundwater research in the Central Valley using satellite imagery. Additionally, we hear about automated vs. mechanical cultivators for weeding in processing tomatoes.
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Episode 327 | May 5, 2022 | Adoption of Soil Water Measurement Technology, Issues with This Year’s Cherry Crop
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about how to increase adoption of soil water measurement technology. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks to a cherry grower near Linden about the trials and tribulations of this year’s crop.
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Episode 326 | May 4, 2022 | Foreign Opportunities and Competition for Walnuts, Drought Impacts on CA Aerial Applicators
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, California Walnut Commission’s Claire Lee talks foreign opportunities and competition. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the impacts of drought on some aerial applicators in the state.
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Episode 325 | May 3, 2022 | Ethyl Formate Approval, Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about ethyl formate usage potential and its upcoming approval. Additionally, CDFA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Director Victoria Hornbaker breaks down the program’s current priorities….
Episode 324 | May 2, 2022 | Local Almond Incentive Programs, Heat Illness Prevention
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about incentives for conservation practices in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on heat illness prevention standards to keep in mind going into summer.
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Episode 323 | April 29, 2022 | Feeding Soil Microbes, Improving Foodborne Illness Traceability
On today’s episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses how to properly feed soil microbes and keep them from going dormant. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a USDA study improving traceability of foodborne illnesses.
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Episode 322 | April 28, 2022 | Klamath Water Basin Issues, Drip Irrigation Research
On today’s episode, we hear about failed federal water policy in Northern California’s Klamath Basin growing region. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on drip irrigation research from UC’s Desert Research and Extension Center.
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Episode 321 | April 27, 2022 | Walnut Health Research, Strawberry Demand Way Up
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, California Walnut Board Health Research Director Carol Sloan explains the need for health research and what consumers want to see. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on the recent uptick in strawberry demand…
Episode 320 | April 26, 2022 | Seasonal Patters in E.coli, New Pecan Growers President
On today’s episode, we hear about fall seasonal effects on E. coli in romaine lettuce. Additionally, we talk with California Pecan Growers Association’s new president.
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Episode 319 | April 25, 2022 | Almond Alliance Request’s Disaster Assistance, Varroa-Resistant Honeybees
On today’s episode, Almond Alliance President and CEO Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the Alliance’s recent disaster designation request for February’s freeze. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on varroa-resistant honeybees.
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