Episode 394 | August 9, 2022 | Are Citrus ET Estimates by Satellite Accurate?; Farm Bureau Western Drought Report
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UC Davis’ Daniele Zaccaria discusses researching acceptable accuracy levels of citrus ET by way of satellite remote sensing in order to improve water management and competitiveness in citrus production areas…
Episode 393 | August 8, 2022 | Almond Biochar Research, ”Almond Express” in Full Swing
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about new CDFA Healthy Soils funded project examining biochar applications in almond orchards. Additionally, Almond Alliance’s Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the organization’s role in the “Almond Exp…
Episode 392 | August 5, 2022 | Biological Carbon Products, Parasitic Wasp Release
On today’s episode, we get information on the nuances of carbon products as part of the larger biological product sphere as well as their Modes of Action. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a parasitic wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit…
Episode 391 | August 4, 2022 | Nut Harvest Machinery Preparation, Zero Emission UTV Program
On today’s episode, we get advice on checking machinery before tree nut harvest. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the return of the Zero Emission UTV Program for ag businesses.
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Episode 390 | August 3, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Walnut Pricing and Regulatory Burdens, Combatting Citrus Psyllid
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear from a walnut processor about pricing questions and regulatory burdens. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on parasitoids being used to combat Asian Citrus Psyllid.
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Episode 389 | August 2, 2022 | Consequences of Small Irrigation Leaks
On today’s episode, we hear about the sheer consequences of small leaks in irrigation systems.
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Episode 388 | August 1, 2022 | MyAgLife In Almonds; Spur Health, Lygus Bugs in Strawberries
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board’s Sebastian Saa lays out the importance of maintaining spur health for next year’s crop. Additionally, Kylie Harlan investigates the relationship between lygus bug Infestations and fruit size i…
Episode 387 | July 29, 2022 | What to Know about Smoke Safety Regs, 2022 Winegrape Harvest
On today’s episode, we hear about staying in compliance with wildfire safety regulations from Cal/OSHA. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how this year’s winegrape harvest is shaping up.
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Episode 386 | July 28, 2022 | Tech Thursday, Growing Coffee in SoCal
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Tomra Food’s Head of Engineering, Maciek Wasowski, describes the research and development process behind tree nut processing and sorting equipment. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the feasibility of growing c…
Episode 385 | July 27, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Ethophon Application Protocols, New Fusarium Wilt Resistant Genes
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Janine Hasey explains ethephon application protocols pre-harvest. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new resistant genes discovered for strawberry fusarium wilt.
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