Episode 445 | October 20, 2022 | Tech Thursday: New Approach to Nitrogen Fertilizer Production
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new approach to production of nitrogen fertilizers by using local, renewable energy technologies to remove the method’s long-standing carbon footprint.
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Episode 444 | October 19, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday: Chill and Warmer Winters
In this week’s Walnut Wednesday segment, UCCE’s Katherine Jarvis-Shean discusses winter chill in walnut and the reality that warmer winters are here to stay.
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Episode 443 | October 18, 2022 | California Citrus Mutual on D.C. Trip and Upcoming Navel/Mandarin Seasons
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer recaps some of the many issues discussed between CCM board members, Congress and USDA during their successful trip to Washington D.C. Additionally, Vicky Boyd…
Episode 442 | October 17, 2022 | Almond Hulls and Shells as Potassium-Rich Amendments
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Ph.D. candidate and incoming UCCE Farm Advisor Ellie Andrews discusses new findings showing that almond hulls and shells release potassium into the soil when they are surface applied as organic matter amend…
Episode 441 | October 14, 2022 | New Label Available for Popular Herbicide
On today’s show, we hear from UCCE Weed Specialist Brad Hanson about rimsulfuron’s new Special Local Needs label for use on tomato broomrape.
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Episode 440 | October 13, 2022 | Pilot Program Helps Conserve Water/Wildlife, New Tool for Beneficial Birds
On today’s episode, we hear about growers receiving financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new tool…
Episode 439 | October 12, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday – Preparing for Another Impending Freeze Event
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, UCCE Farm Advisor Luke Milliron provides up-to-date information on freeze damage prevention, both before and after an event occurs.
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Episode 438 | October 11, 2022 | Using the Proper Forms of Fertilizers, Cannabis Wildfires
On today’s episode, we hear using certain fertilizer forms during certain parts of the growing season can help cut down on input costs. Additionally, Kylie Harlan investigates why California’s cannabis farms are more prone than other crops to wildfir…
Episode 437 | October 10, 2022 | Ceratocystis Canker in Almond, Cleaning out Barn Owl Boxes
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about diagnosing one of the most common fungal canker diseases in almond: Ceratocystis canker. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on tasks for cleaning out barn owl/raptor boxes in fall.
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Episode 436 | October 7, 2022 | Soil Health: What Can It Actually Deliver?
On today’s episode, we hear about the various benefits that optimal soil health can deliver, such as nutrient use efficiency, better yields, etc.
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