Episode 354 | June 13, 2022 | Potted and Bareroot Almond Tree Principles, California Olive Oil
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about basic principles of planting potted and bareroot trees. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on California olive oil and its place in the ag industry.
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Episode 353 | June 10, 2022 | Pecan Research, Strawberry and Chickpea Disease Similarities
On today’s show, we hear about on-farm recharge research efforts in pecans and other permanent crops. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on similarities of a disease in both strawberry and chickpea.
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Episode 352 | June 9, 2022 | Mitigating Climate Change for Grapes, Emergency Relief Program Funds
On today’s episode, Patrick Cotter reports on a project looking to evaluate the effects of climate change on grapes and mitigate it using shade films. Additionally, we hear about Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Relief Program for 2020 and 2021 disast…
Episode 351 | June 8, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Beet Curly Top Virus
On episode of Walnut Wednesday, we hear postharvest updates in the walnut world. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the perils of beet curly top virus in tomato.
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Episode 350 | June 7, 2022 | Salmon Conservation in Rice Fields, Ukraine War Effects on Ag
On today’s episode, we hear about a salmon conservation project that looks to incentivize growers’ rice fields in the winter. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the effects of the Ukraine War on global ag.
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Episode 349 | June 6, 2022 | High Almond Hull Prices, Alfalfa Soil Quality
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear implications of high hull prices. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on soil quality as it relates to deficit irrigating alfalfa.
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Episode 348 | June 3, 2022 | Boosting Cherry Production, Using Microbes on Strawberries and Caneberries
On today’s episode, we hear about changes in cherry breeding to boost California production. Additionally, Kylie Harlan asks UCCE Strawberry and Caneberry Advisor Mark Bolda about the possibility of using microbes in place of fertilizers given high i…
Episode 347 | June 2, 2022 | Mitigating Plant Stressors, Improving Soil Quality
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about using beneficial bacteria strains to mitigate plant biotic and abiotic stressors. Additionally, Dr. Karl Wyant explains improving physical and chemical soil management to increase soil quality.
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Episode 346 | June 1, 2022 | Rancidity in Walnuts, Rice Herbicide Resistance
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, UC Davis Food Chemist Selina Wang details the issue of rancidity in the walnut industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on determining herbicide resistance in rice fields.
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Episode 345 | May 31, 2022 | Workshops for Southern CA Growers and Consultants, Drought Statistics
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about citrus irrigation workshops being held next month for Southern California growers and consultants. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on California Farm Water Coalition drought statistics.
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