Episode 288 | March 11, 2022 | Marketing in a Pandemic, Humic Acid Benefits
On today’s episode, American Pistachio Growers VP of Global Marketing Judy Hirigoyen discusses what pistachio marketing has looked like over the past year. Additionally, we hear about the importance of humic acids in conventional and organic soils.
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Episode 287 | March 10, 2022 | Tech Thursday, Grower Grievances with Supply Chain
On today’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about precision thermal imaging for fields by drone. Additionally, Cathy Merlo reports on a grower’s frustration with how port issues have been handled.
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Episode 286 | March 9, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Processor Perspective on Pistachio Industry
On this Walnut Wednesday episode, former UCCE Advisor Surendra Dara assesses the risk of spotted lanternfly in walnut. Additionally, we hear a processor’s perspective on current pistachio industry issues.
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Episode 285 | March 8, 2022 | MyAgLife in Citrus, Forklift Rule Update, Statewide Drought Study
On today’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer recaps last week’s Citrus Showcase. Additionally, we get an update on electric forklift regulations, and Ashtyn Carr reports on a statewide drought study.
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Episode 284 | March, 7 2022 | MyAgLife in Almonds and New Self-Driving Tractor
On this week’s episode of MyAgLife in Almonds, Sperry Farms’ Brian Wahlbrink discusses the upcoming ABC Board of Elections. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a new self-driving electric tractor.
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Episode 283 | March 4, 2022 | Soil Health Testing and Citrus Showcase Coverage
In today’s show, Dr. Karl Wyant is back talking about the importance of soil health testing. Additionally, we report from yesterday’s Citrus Showcase in Visalia, California.
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Episode 282 | March 3, 2022 | Last Week’s Cold Snap and Tillage Trends
On today’s episode, Vicky Boyd reports on last week’s cold snap and initial assessments of almond crop damage. Additionally, we have continued coverage from this week’s Pistachio Industry Annual Conference.
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Episode 281 | March 2, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday and Pistachio Conference Coverage
On this week’s episode of Walnut Wednesday, NorCal walnut grower Davin Norene gives a unique perspective on the recent Federal Marketing Order renewal for the California Walnut Board. Additionally, we report from this week’s ongoing Pistachio Industr…
Episode 280 | March 1 | Pistachio Industry Update and New Tomato Disease
On today’s show, American Pistachio Growers President and CEO Richard Matoian addresses the state of the pistachio industry ahead of today’s inaugural conference events. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a new tomato disease.
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Episode 279 | February 28, 2022 | New Fresno State Huller/Sheller Facility and Project Nexus
On this week’s episode of MyAgLife in Almonds, Ashtyn Carr reports on Fresno State’s new hulling and shelling facility for student learning. Additionally, Turlock Irrigation District’s Josh Weimer details Project Nexus, a first-of-its-kind solar ener…