Episode 304 | April 4, 2022 |Almond Soil Summit, Madera County Almond Day Preview
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we report directly from Almond Board of California’s Soil Summit in Chico. We also hear a preview for the Madera County Almond Day from UCCE’s Phoebe Gordon.
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Episode 303 | April 1, 2022 | Ag Trucking Labor Retention, Western Bluebirds as Pest Control in Vineyards
On today’s episode, Ashtyn Carr reports on a new study assessing labor retention in the ag trucking sector. Additionally, we hear about potential vineyard pest control benefits with Western Bluebirds.
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Episode 302 | March 31, 2022 | Pistachio Variety and Roostock Trends, Broomrape in Tomatoes
Nurseries at the Pistachio Conference earlier this month give takes on variety and rootstock trends that they’re seeing. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the issue of broomrape, a yield-robbing weed in processing tomatoes.
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Episode 301 | March 30, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Potato Trial Results and New Varieties
On this week’s Walnut Wednesday, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Williams previews the upcoming California Walnut Conference. Additionally, hear about new Kern County potato trial results and promising varieties.
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Episode 300 | March 29, 2022 | Problem Solvers Caucus Goals for Ag, Possibility of Zero Water Deliveries
On today’s episode, California State Assemblymember Heath Flora details the Problem Solvers Caucus’ goals for California ag. Additionally, a Sacramento Valley grower talks about the “unprecedented” possibility of receiving zero water deliveries and t…
Episode 299 | March 28, 2022 | Almond Post-Freeze Management, Biostimulants
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Vicky Boyd reports on almond post-freeze nutrient management with Wilbur-Ellis Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey. Heliae Ag’s Dr. Karl Wyant clears up the definition of biostimulants. More on biost…
Episode 298 | March 25, 2022 | Westlands Water District Study, Skyrocketed Input Costs
On today’s episode, Pepperdine University’s Mike Shire, Ph.D., discusses the economic impacts Westlands Water District has on the state of California. Additonally, Verdesian’s JW Lemons weighs in on skyrocketed input costs from an agronomic perspecti…
Episode 297 | March 24, 2022 | Technology to Break Productivity Paradox, Strawberry Conditions Update
On this episode of Tech Thursday, Ashtyn Carr discusses with UC Merced’s Joshua Viers the use of inclusive tech innovations to break the productivity paradox. Additionally, we hear how strawberries faired in last month’s frost event.
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Episode 296 | March 23, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday, Pistachio Research Priorities
On this week’s episode of Walnut Wednesday, California Walnut Board’s Jennifer Williams discusses this year’s “Power of 3” omega-3 consumption campaign. Additionally, we hear about pistachio research priorities from California Pistachio Research Boar…
Episode 295 | March 22, 2022 | Citrus Demand Perspectives, New DWR Funding
On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we get perspectives on citrus demand from Rabobank’s Roland Fumasi and Wonderful Citrus’ Zak Lafitte. Additionally, Ashtyn Carr reports on new DWR funding and support for drought-stricken communities.
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