MyAgLife Daily News Report

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about almond variety and rootstock selection trends for new plantings in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft system.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to vi...

On today's episode, we hear about the issue of weeds in irrigation canals. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the recent find of an Asian citrus psyllid infected with the citrus greening bacterium in a San Diego County commercial citrus orchard.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit thei...

On this week's Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new tool for detecting powdery mildew on strawberry. Additionally, UC Merced's Catherine Keske describes the Internet of Things (IoT), a project using sensors and autonomous robots to more easily transmit vital crop information to growers and ultimately increase yields.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors w...

On today's episode, Kylie Harlan reports on some of the basics to consider when thinking about integrating grazing sheep into a vineyard. Additionally, we hear how climate change is affecting insect pest behaviors and why this will likely be detrimental for the future.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please...

On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we get information on the Sweet Mother Orange tree's release from quarantine and the Citrus Clonal Protection Program's role in this. Additionally, we hear about beneficial fungi for pest management in orchards Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit...

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Davis' Helen Dahlke discusses recently published research on recharging almond orchards during the dormant season. Additionally, Catherine Merlo reports on soaring costs and continued port issues in the trucking industry.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please f...

On today's episode, Heliae's new Director of Ag Science Cassidy Million details microbes' role in mitigating drought stress. Additionally, we hear about newly funded winter cover crop trials in pistachio looking at the potential benefits of radiation balance from reflected light.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily ne...

On today's episode, we hear about opportunities and challenges for strawberry automation. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the state's new salmon rearing project that is the largest in its history.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  h...

On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear the latest on managing nitrogen with high input prices. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on leaf sampling protocols to keep in mind. On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear the latest on managing nitrogen with high input prices. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on leaf sampling protocols to keep in mind. Supporting the People who Suppor...

On today's episode, we hear about advancements being made toward efficiency in the almond processing industry. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on new emergence of black fig fly.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  https://walnuts.org/ Ph...

On today's episode, we hear about promising new varieties coming out of the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the Rice Leadership Program, which has this year's application opening in July.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The Califo...

On this week's Tech Thursday installment, we hear about a new pest monitoring sensor looking to improve integrated pest management strategies for the ag industry. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports from the recent Salinas ag tech field day on a new laserweeder.    Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free...

On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear takes from California Walnut Board and Commission's Executive Committee and  West Coast Nut  Publisher Jason Scott on the Board's newest hire, Director and CEO Robert Verloop. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The Californ...

On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Subtropical Horticulture Advisor Sonia Rios discusses mulching young citrus orchards for weed control and correct application methods to avoid disease. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on UCCE's newest entomologist Eric Middleton, also known as the "Bug Ninja" from television's American Ninja Warrior.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture T...

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Dr. Karl Wyant discusses a privately funded study looking at the physical and economic viability of soil health management in almond orchards. Additionally, Almond Alliance's Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and the Alliance's presence at the signing in Washington D.C.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to...

On today's episode, we hear information about the upcoming Advances in Pistachio Water Management Workshop in Tulare, Calif. presented by UCCE. Registration can be found here . Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new prediction for spotted lanternfly's prevalence in California.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily...

On today's episode, Vicky Boyd reports on a study showing large water and fertilizer savings when using drip irrigation in sweet corn. Additionally, we hear details on this year's Western Region Certified Crop Advisor of the Year award.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites...

On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear brand new updates on imidacloprid. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a UC Davis trial looking at weed control by electrocution.    Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  https://walnuts.org/ P...

On today's episode, we hear about ways to bring young pecan orchards into production sooner. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new study looking to improve irrigation tools for avocado growers. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  https:...

On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Patrick Cotter reports on Project Apis m. 's Seeds for Bees program. Additionally, we hear about pistachio sanitation and when it is most worthwhile.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  https://wa...

On today's episode, Dr. Karl Wyant explains the relationship between tree nuts and microbes in the soil. Additionally, Patrick Cotter reports on irrigating freeze-damaged trees.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  https://walnuts.org/ Phyco...

On this week's Tech Thursday episode, Vicky Boyd reports from the Salinas Technology Field Day. Additionally, we hear about canines that can sniff out diseases in grapes and other agricultural crops.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board –  http...

On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, Walnut Board and Commission's Josh Rahm discusses pesticide-related regulatory updates. Additionally, we hear about a recent sighting of Western Grape Leaf Skeletonizer in Napa County.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The Calif...

On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, we hear about Fuller Rose Beetle and citrus and its importance. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new organic study from the Organic Farming Research Foundation.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Bo...

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.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board – ...