Episode 318 | April 22, 2022 | Asparagus Still Hanging On in the State, Conservation Reserve Program/CLEAR30 Initiative
On today’s show, Vicky Boyd reports on one of California’s last asparagus growers and what he’s doing to compete. Additionally, we learn about USDA Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program and its CLEAR30 initiative for bettering water qual…
Episode 317 | April 21, 2022 | AI for Crop Improvement, New Insecticide Lepidopteran Pests
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Ashtyn Carr reports on AI for crop improvement and developing new plant cultivars. Additionally, we report on a brand-new insecticide option for lepidopteran pests in California.
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Episode 316 | April 20, 2022 | Walnut Breeding in CA, Funding Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we get updated on what’s in store for walnut breeding in the state. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on funding for repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal.
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Episode 315 | April 19, 2022 | Mating Disruption Benefits for Red Scale, Weed Science Webinar
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about the benefits of mating disruption in an integrated pest management program for California Red Scale. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on an upcoming weed science webinar series from USDA-AR…
Episode 314 | April 18, 2022 | Almond Yield Estimation, Almond Hedgerow Benefits
On this week’s episode of MyAgLife in Almonds, Almond Board of California’s Sebastian Saa discusses the importance of yield estimation in the midst of high input prices. Additionally, we hear about the benefits of hedgerows in almond orchards.
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Episode 313 | April 15, 2022 | Orchard Sprayer Calibration, Genetically Modified Purple Tomato
On today’s episode, we hear about the importance of calibrating your orchard sprayer. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on a new genetically modified purple tomato for fresh market.
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Episode 312 | April 14, 2022 | GPS Soil Mapping, Winegrape Outlook
On today’s episode, we hear about the how and the why behind GPS soil mapping for variable rate applications. Additionally, Cathy Merlo reports on the winegrape outlook.
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Episode 311 | April 13, 2022 | Walnut Federal Marketing Order Updates, Soil Microbe and Compost Applications Synergy
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear about updates to the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. Additionally, Heliae Ag’s Dr. Karl Wyant explains the synergy that can be had with soil microbes and compost applications.
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Episode 310 | April 12, 2022 | Pecan Quality Assurance Program, CalAgX Initiative
On today’s episode, we hear about increasing consumer concerns regarding food transparency and how quality assurance programs can address those concerns. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a new comprehensive export training program for Califor…
Episode 309 | April 11, 2022 | MyAgLife in Almonds, Recycled Water a ’Life Saver’
On today’s episode, hear from Suterra’s Emily Symmes on why peach twig borer could make a comeback in almonds in the future. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how recycled water has helped some growers during drought.
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