Episode 264 | February 7, 2022 | Almond Varietal Trends and Family Water Alliance Update
On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear from different nurseries on current almond varietal trends in the state. Additionally, hear about what Family Water Alliance was up to in 2021 and issues it will address in 2022.
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Episode 263 | February 4, 2022 | Perennial Almond Pests and Avian Foodborne Risk Study
On today’s episode, hear from UCCE’s Franz Niederholzer on what he’s heard from growers about perennial almond pests this winter. Additionally, hear UC Davis’ Daniel Karp discuss new findings from a recent avian foodborne risk study.
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Episode 262 | February 3, 2022 | New Regulations Affecting the CA Ag Industry
On this Thursday edition, hear about new California regulations affecting ag businesses in 2022 from Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen.
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Episode 261 | February 2, 2022 | CA Walnut Board Update and Strawberry Center Success
On this episode of Walnut Wednesday, hear California Walnut Board and Commission’s Jennifer Olmstead discuss plans for American Heart Month in February. Additionally, Cal Poly Strawberry Center’s Dr. Gerald Holmes talks about the Center’s success sin…
Episode 260 | February 1, 2022 | CDFA on Port Congestion
On the show today, hear from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Undersecretary Christine Birdsong about port congestion from government’s perspective and what is being done to counter current issues.
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Episode 259 | January 31, 2022 | Infrared Technology for Bee Hive Health Inspections
Today’s show features information from Bee Corp’s Ellie Symes talk almond pollination for 2022 and how infrared tech can be used in place of manual hive health inspections.
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Episode 258 | January 28, 2022 | Kat Jarvis-Shean on Importance of Grower-Coops and Research
Today’s episode features part two of the series on grower cooperators in research continued from Wednesday’s episode. This time, we hear from UCCE’s Kat Jarvis-Shean on the researcher’s perspective. Additionally, we hear about the unknowns of growing…
Episode 257 | January 27, 2022 | Tech Thursday: Bumblebees as a Pollinator and New Advanced Hive
Today’s Tech Thursday episode features Koppert Biological Systems’ Blake Wilbur, who discusses a technologically advanced hive for housing bumblebees. Additionally, hear how last year’s drought conditions affected bees and beekeepers the perspective …
Episode 256 | January 26, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday: Davin Norene on Importance of Grower-Coops and Research
Today’s Walnut Wednesday episode features walnut grower Davin Norene, who provides input on the importance of growers cooperating with extension and USDA researchers.
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Episode 255 | January 25, 2022 | A Feature on Hermosa Tierra Farm and Meet the New Director of the California Rice Experiment Station
Today’s show features a California Department of Food and Agriculture behind-the-scenes report with California Citrus Mutual member Julia Inestroza on Hermosa Tierra Farm. Additionally, hear information about the upcoming Riverside County Citrus Grow…