Episode 374 | July 12, 2022 | Quarantine Release for Orange Tree, Beneficial Fungi For Orchards
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we get information on the Sweet Mother Orange tree’s release from quarantine and the Citrus Clonal Protection Program’s role in this. Additionally, we hear about beneficial fungi for pest management in orcha…
Episode 373 | July 11, 2022 | Winter Recharge Research, Trucking Industry Costs Soar
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Davis’ Helen Dahlke discusses recently published research on recharging almond orchards during the dormant season. Additionally, Catherine Merlo reports on soaring costs and continued port issues in the …
Episode 372 | July 8, 2022 | Microbes Mitigate Drought Stress, Unseen Winter Cover Crop Benefits
On today’s episode, Heliae’s new Director of Ag Science Cassidy Million details microbes’ role in mitigating drought stress. Additionally, we hear about newly funded winter cover crop trials in pistachio looking at the potential benefits of radiation…
Episode 371 | July 7, 2022 | Strawberry Automation, Salmon Rearing Project
On today’s episode, we hear about opportunities and challenges for strawberry automation. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the state’s new salmon rearing project that is the largest in its history.
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Episode 370 | July 6, 2022 | Nitrogen Management in Walnuts, Leaf Sampling Protocols
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear the latest on managing nitrogen with high input prices. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on leaf sampling protocols to keep in mind.
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Episode 369 | July 5, 2022 | Almond Processing Efficiency, Black Fig Fly
On today’s episode, we hear about advancements being made toward efficiency in the almond processing industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new emergence of black fig fly.
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Episode 368 | July 1, 2022 | New Prune Varieties, Rice Leadership Program
On today’s episode, we hear about promising new varieties coming out of the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the Rice Leadership Program, which has this year’s application opening in July.
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Episode 367 | June 30, 2022 | Tech Thursday- New Pest Monitoring Sensor And New Laserweeder
On this week’s Tech Thursday installment, we hear about a new pest monitoring sensor looking to improve integrated pest management strategies for the ag industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports from the recent Salinas ag tech field day on a new las…
Episode 366 | June 29, 2022 | New CA Walnut Board Leadership Announced
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear takes from California Walnut Board and Commission’s Executive Committee and West Coast Nut Publisher Jason Scott on the Board’s newest hire, Director and CEO Robert Verloop.
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Episode 365 | June 28, 2022 | Mulching Young Citrus Orchards, New UCCE Entomologist
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Subtropical Horticulture Advisor Sonia Rios discusses mulching young citrus orchards for weed control and correct application methods to avoid disease. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on UCCE’s newest …