Episode 890 | July 29, 2024 | Almond Crop Yields Threatened by Disease New to California
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UCCE Plant Pathologist Florent Trouillas explains why red leaf blotch sightings in California almond orchards are a concerning sign. To hear more on red leaf botch in almond, check out last week’s MyAgLife podcast.
Episode 889 | July 26, 2024 | Project Aims to Use Farm Waste to Fuel Bioeconomy
On today’s episode, Kristin Platts looks into a new project investigating how to make better use of the diverse agricultural waste in the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
Episode 888 | July 25, 2024 | AI for Differentiating Biological Products
On this week’s MyAgLife in Technology segment, hear how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help advance the biological product sector.
Episode 887 | July 24, 2024 | Walnut Grower’s Thoughts on 2024 Season
On this week’s MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Davin Norene, walnut grower and California Walnut Commission chair, discusses what he likes and doesn’t like about the 2024 walnut growing season (so far). Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month’s Walnut Wednesday sponsor who makes it possible to get you your daily […]
Episode 886 | July 23, 2024 | New Discovery Speeds Scientists’ Push for HLB-Tolerant Citrus
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, USDA Plant Physiologist Anne Plotto highlights work looking into HLB-tolerant hybrid citrus trees that can produce viable fruit.
Episode 885 | July 22, 2024 | Thinking About Navel Orangeworm Economics
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear about economic considerations for navel orangeworm management and where growers’ money is really going.
Episode 884 | July 19, 2024 | 2024 Rice Season Recap
On today’s episode, Vicky Boyd hears from UCCE Rice Specialist Bruce Linquist on how a wet spring followed by a July heat wave is affecting the crop.
Episode 883 | July 18, 2024 | New Online Tool for Water Managers
On today’s episode, Kristin Platts looks into a new, online, map-based tool which consolidates over 200 case studies on water management practices to help address water scarcity in the U.S. Southwest.
Episode 882 | July 17, 2024 | Future of Tree Nuts Means Embracing Automation
On today’s episode, Jason Scott discusses solutions to irrigation, harvest and pest challenges in California’s tree nut industry through automation and artificial intelligence.
Episode 881 | July 16, 2024 | Upcoming Strawberry Field Day
On today’s episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Cal Poly Strawberry Center Director Gerald Holmes on the upcoming August 8 Strawberry Field Day at Cal Poly.