Episode 324 | May 2, 2022 | Local Almond Incentive Programs, Heat Illness Prevention
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about incentives for conservation practices in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on heat illness prevention standards to keep in mind going into summer.
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Episode 323 | April 29, 2022 | Feeding Soil Microbes, Improving Foodborne Illness Traceability
On today’s episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses how to properly feed soil microbes and keep them from going dormant. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on a USDA study improving traceability of foodborne illnesses.
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Episode 322 | April 28, 2022 | Klamath Water Basin Issues, Drip Irrigation Research
On today’s episode, we hear about failed federal water policy in Northern California’s Klamath Basin growing region. Additionally, Cierra Polhemus reports on drip irrigation research from UC’s Desert Research and Extension Center.
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Episode 321 | April 27, 2022 | Walnut Health Research, Strawberry Demand Way Up
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, California Walnut Board Health Research Director Carol Sloan explains the need for health research and what consumers want to see. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on the recent uptick in strawberry demand…
Episode 320 | April 26, 2022 | Seasonal Patters in E.coli, New Pecan Growers President
On today’s episode, we hear about fall seasonal effects on E. coli in romaine lettuce. Additionally, we talk with California Pecan Growers Association’s new president.
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Episode 319 | April 25, 2022 | Almond Alliance Request’s Disaster Assistance, Varroa-Resistant Honeybees
On today’s episode, Almond Alliance President and CEO Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the Alliance’s recent disaster designation request for February’s freeze. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on varroa-resistant honeybees.
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Episode 318 | April 22, 2022 | Asparagus Still Hanging On in the State, Conservation Reserve Program/CLEAR30 Initiative
On today’s show, Vicky Boyd reports on one of California’s last asparagus growers and what he’s doing to compete. Additionally, we learn about USDA Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program and its CLEAR30 initiative for bettering water qual…
Episode 317 | April 21, 2022 | AI for Crop Improvement, New Insecticide Lepidopteran Pests
On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Ashtyn Carr reports on AI for crop improvement and developing new plant cultivars. Additionally, we report on a brand-new insecticide option for lepidopteran pests in California.
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Episode 316 | April 20, 2022 | Walnut Breeding in CA, Funding Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we get updated on what’s in store for walnut breeding in the state. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on funding for repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal.
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Episode 315 | April 19, 2022 | Mating Disruption Benefits for Red Scale, Weed Science Webinar
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about the benefits of mating disruption in an integrated pest management program for California Red Scale. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on an upcoming weed science webinar series from USDA-AR…