Episode 384 | July 26, 2022 | MyAgLife in Citrus, Rising Labor Costs for Ag
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Citrus Research Board President Marcy Martin discusses results and feedback from the Board’s recent successful referendum. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the ag industry’s response to rising labor cos…
Episode 383 | July 25, 2022 | Biosolarization in Almond, Saving Water in Rice
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about efficacy of biosolarization in almond orchards for nematode control. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on steps rice growers can take to save water with some caveats.
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Episode 382 | July 22, 2022 | Microbes Mitigate Abiotic Stressors, A Glimpse at California Artichokes
On today’s episode, we hear how microbes in soil can mitigate abiotic stressors, such as sunburn, drought stress and nutrient deficiencies, in crops. Additionally, Kylie Harlan provides a look at the small but powerful artichoke industry in Californi…
Episode 381 | July 21, 2022 | Organic Ag Gets New Funding, Ag in the Classroom
On today’s episode, we hear about substantial funding for UC ANR to provide technical assistance as well as other services for the state’s organic growers. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a 6th grade teacher in Visalia who incorporates ag into he…
Episode 380 | July 20, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Upcoming Cal Poly Strawberry Field Day
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear how Chile’s emerging walnut industry may actually compliment the U.S. walnut industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on Cal Poly’s upcoming annual Strawberry Center Field Day on July 28th.
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Episode 379 | July 19, 2022 | Basics of Trunk Injection, Winter Bees Resistant to Imidacloprid
On today’s episode, we hear about the basics of trunk injection of plant protection materials. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a study showing how winter honeybees have a higher resistance to imidacloprid.
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Episode 378 | July 18, 2022 | Almond Plantings in Northern Sac Valley, New Crop Protection Aircraft
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about almond variety and rootstock selection trends for new plantings in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft sys…
Episode 377 |July 15, 2022 | Weeds In Irrigation Canals, Asian Citrus Psyllid finding
On today’s episode, we hear about the issue of weeds in irrigation canals. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the recent find of an Asian citrus psyllid infected with the citrus greening bacterium in a San Diego County commercial citrus orchard.
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Episode 376 | July 14, 2022 | Tech Thursday
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new tool for detecting powdery mildew on strawberry. Additionally, UC Merced’s Catherine Keske describes the Internet of Things (IoT), a project using sensors and autonomous robots to more easily …
Episode 375 | July 13, 2022 | Grazing Sheep in Vineyards Part 1, Walnut Wednesday
On today’s episode, Kylie Harlan reports on some of the basics to consider when thinking about integrating grazing sheep into a vineyard. Additionally, we hear how climate change is affecting insect pest behaviors and why this will likely be detrimen…