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.
Episode 880 | July 15, 2024 | Where Industry is at with Sterile Insect Technique
UC Riverside’s Houston Wilson gives an update on work involving sterile insect technique, which hopes to eventually be an additional tool for managing navel orangeworm. To hear more on this topic, check out this recent episode of the Growing the Valley podcast.
Episode 879 | July 12, 2024 | AI, Climate Change and the Role of Woman Innovators in Ag
On today’s episode, Kristin Platts looks into a partnership with UC Merced that focuses on the areas of artificial intelligence and climate change and a new mentorship program helping women launch careers in ag tech.
Episode 878 | July 11, 2024 | Tech Allows Growers to ‘Eavesdrop’ on Insects
On this week’s MyAgLife in Technology segment, Precision Pest Ecologist Emily Bick discusses new inexpensive technology using microphones to detect the sound of insects feeding on plants.