Episode 334 | May 16, 2022 | Nickels Soil Lab Research, Wastewater Treatment with Worms
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear an update on irrigation tech research taking place at the Nickels Soil Lab almond orchard. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on a wastewater treatment system that uses worms.
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Episode 333 | May 13, 2022 | Maximizing Soil Quality and Health, UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program
On today’s show, learn about maximizing soil quality by maximizing soil health and we report on the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program and an upcoming field day.
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Episode 332 | May 12, 2022 | Things Your Irrigation Scheduler Should Know, Hedgerows in Avocado
On today’s episode, Wilbur-Ellis’ Matt Comrey tells us what irrigation schedulers should know before irrigating. Additionally, we hear about an experimental hedgerow project in an organic avocado orchard.
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Episode 331 | May 11, 2022 | Walnut Whole Orchard Recycling, AI Beehives
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear about current data from whole orchard recycling trials in walnut. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on a beehive technology that uses artificial intelligence and precision robotics.
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Episode 330 | May 10, 2022 | Cultivated Cropland Changes Due to Conservation, Central Valley Revised Flood Prevention Plan
On today’s episode, hear about how conservation has changed on cultivated cropland since the beginning of the 21st century, according to an NRCS study. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a newly revised flood prevention plan for the Central Val…
Episode 329 | May 9, 2022 | May Almond Considerations, ’21-’22 Almond Acreage Report
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear about management considerations for the month of May. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on the most recent almond acreage report.
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Episode 328 | May 6, 2022 | NASA Groundwater Research, Automated vs. Mechanical Cultivators in Tomatoes
On today’s episode, Patrick Cotter reports on NASA groundwater research in the Central Valley using satellite imagery. Additionally, we hear about automated vs. mechanical cultivators for weeding in processing tomatoes.
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Episode 327 | May 5, 2022 | Adoption of Soil Water Measurement Technology, Issues with This Year’s Cherry Crop
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, we hear about how to increase adoption of soil water measurement technology. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks to a cherry grower near Linden about the trials and tribulations of this year’s crop.
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Episode 326 | May 4, 2022 | Foreign Opportunities and Competition for Walnuts, Drought Impacts on CA Aerial Applicators
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, California Walnut Commission’s Claire Lee talks foreign opportunities and competition. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the impacts of drought on some aerial applicators in the state.
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Episode 325 | May 3, 2022 | Ethyl Formate Approval, Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about ethyl formate usage potential and its upcoming approval. Additionally, CDFA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Director Victoria Hornbaker breaks down the program’s current priorities….