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On today's episode, UCCE's Ali Montazar discusses the top irrigation challenges facing California’s avocado industry and previews an upcoming workshop offering practical, research-based tools and technologies for growers.
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center's Houston Wilson discusses a new pheromone lure and trap system to help almond growers monitor and manage the destructive leaffooted bug more efficiently. Check out the full conversation on the most recent episode of UC ANR's Growing the Valley podcast.
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Verdant Robotics' Curtis Garner discusses the Sharpshooter spray system and how it uses computer vision and machine learning to help growers improve precision and reduce costs.
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, discusses the latest in international trade, focusing on foreign tariff policy shifts and their impact on California walnuts.
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On today's episode, American Pistachio Growers’ Joe Coelho discusses the growing urgency of SGMA compliance, key takeaways from grower-led conversations and why stronger grower participation in water governance meetings is critical.
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California discusses the latest developments in almond trade, including tariff pauses, new market opportunities and industry outreach efforts in Turkey and Morocco. Special thanks to the Board for permission to repurpose this audio segment.
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On today's episode, hear May's top grape article about minimizing vineyard packaging theft, crime by employees, copper wire theft and more.
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On today's episode, UC ANR Economic Advisor Domena Agyeman discusses how growers can evaluate new crop opportunities by weighing profitability, marketing strategy and personal motivation to make informed, sustainable decisions.
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On today's episode, Niner Wine Estate's Craig MacMillan discusses how vineyard soil health, driven by microbial communities and long-term practices like composting and reduced tillage, can enhance resilience, sustainability and vine performance.
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On today's episode, BASF’s Sidd Tiwari discusses rising insect pressures in California’s fruit and nut crops, the impact of climate change and how growers can manage pests sustainably using softer modes of action.
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