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Recent Episodes

1/2/2026 – MyAgLife Episode 262: Interview with Russell Taylor on Humic and Biostimulant Label Changes

1/2/2026 – MyAgLife Episode 262: Interview with Russell Taylor on Humic and Biostimulant Label Changes

January 2, 2026 2:27

Kristin Platts talks with with Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products and the Humic Products Trade Association at the 2025 Almond Conference for a quick update on new humic and biostimulant regulations. Taylor explains California’s recent label changes, national regulatory alignment and what growers can expect as new product claims roll out over the next two years.

10/31/25 - MyAgLife Episode 261: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on November Almond Management Considerations

10/31/25 - MyAgLife Episode 261: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on November Almond Management Considerations

October 30, 2025 17:41

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor for Colusa and Sutter/Yuba counties, to discuss November almond management, including dormant spur sampling, protecting beneficials, fall potassium strategies, winter irrigation targets and more.

10/24/25 - MyAgLife Episode 260: Interview with CCA Eryn Wingate on How Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Can Assist Crop Fertilization

10/24/25 - MyAgLife Episode 260: Interview with CCA Eryn Wingate on How Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Can Assist Crop Fertilization

October 24, 2025 18:22

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Eryn Wingate, independent CCA and board treasurer of Western Region Certified Crop Advisers, to discuss how nitrogen-fixing bacteria naturally enrich soil and, under the right circumstances, reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.

9/26/25 - MyAgLife Episode 259: Interview with Corteva Agriscience's Daniel Abruzzini on Protecting Young, Non-Bearing Tree Nut Orchards Against Nematodes

9/26/25 - MyAgLife Episode 259: Interview with Corteva Agriscience's Daniel Abruzzini on Protecting Young, Non-Bearing Tree Nut Orchards Against Nematodes

September 26, 2025 8:41

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Corteva Agriscience's Daniel Abruzzini to discuss how plant-parasitic nematodes impact young, non-bearing tree nut orchards and integrated management strategies, including how Salibro™ nematicide helps support early tree growth and long-term productivity.

9/19/25 - MyAgLife Episode 258: Interview with Tidal Grow AgriScience's Trey Cutts on Harnessing Chitosan's Role in Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Management

9/19/25 - MyAgLife Episode 258: Interview with Tidal Grow AgriScience's Trey Cutts on Harnessing Chitosan's Role in Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Management

September 19, 2025 11:08

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Trey Cutts, Ph.D., vice president of commercial agriculture science at Tidal Grow AgriScience, to discuss how chitosan-based products like Spectra™ support California specialty crop growers by controlling key pests and diseases, enhancing plant health and more.

9/5/25 - MyAgLife Episode 257: Interview with LMG Ag Products' Josh Cox on Driving Transparency and Trust in Ag Retail

9/5/25 - MyAgLife Episode 257: Interview with LMG Ag Products' Josh Cox on Driving Transparency and Trust in Ag Retail

September 5, 2025 20:07

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Josh Cox, CEO of LMG Ag Products and CEU sponsor at this year's Crop Consultant Conference, to discuss how the company is combining transparent pricing on branded and generic crop protection products with a proven service process, in-house delivery and a strong regional presence in the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys.

8/29/25 - MyAgLife Episode 256: Interview with 'Undercover Billionaire' and Grower Elaine Culotti on the 559 Farm Train and Rethinking Food Distribution

8/29/25 - MyAgLife Episode 256: Interview with 'Undercover Billionaire' and Grower Elaine Culotti on the 559 Farm Train and Rethinking Food Distribution

August 29, 2025 28:43

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Elaine Culotti, entrepreneur, grower and Fresno's 'Undercover Billionaire,' to discuss the 559 Farm Train, her vision for reviving rail to move California crops more efficiently, reduce food waste and give growers a stronger foothold in the marketplace.

8/22/25 - MyAgLife Episode 255: Interview with Nutrien's Dr. Karl Wyant on Addressing Plant Biostimulants in D.C.

8/22/25 - MyAgLife Episode 255: Interview with Nutrien's Dr. Karl Wyant on Addressing Plant Biostimulants in D.C.

August 22, 2025 12:23

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Dr. Karl Wyant, director of agronomy at Nutrien, to discuss his recent visit to Washington D.C., where he advocated for the U.S. agriculture industry, seeking support for the Plant Biostimulant Act in the next Farm Bill.

7/25/25 - MyAgLife Episode 254: Interview with Corteva Agriscience's Bryce Borges on Preparing Young Grapevines for Fall Root Flush and Managing Nematode Pressure

7/25/25 - MyAgLife Episode 254: Interview with Corteva Agriscience's Bryce Borges on Preparing Young Grapevines for Fall Root Flush and Managing Nematode Pressure

July 25, 2025 13:22

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Bryce Borges, market development specialist at Corteva Agriscience, to discuss the importance of fall root flush preparation, nematode threats to young grapevines and how Salibro® CA nematicide offers growers a targeted, soil-friendly solution to protect root systems without harming beneficial organisms.

6/27/25 - MyAgLife Episode 253: Interview with Ag Economist Jay Sayre on Navigating the Current Ag Trade Landscape

6/27/25 - MyAgLife Episode 253: Interview with Ag Economist Jay Sayre on Navigating the Current Ag Trade Landscape

June 27, 2025 28:42

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jay Sayre, ag economist at UC Davis, to discuss how shifting global and domestic trade policies are impacting California's growers, consumers and export-driven ag economy, and what strategies can build long-term resilience.

Check out a recent UCCE webinar from Jay for more on this topic.