MyAgLife

The MyAgLife Podcast

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The MyAgLife Podcast is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc., the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant and Grape & Wine Magazine. Our podcast will bring you exclusive interviews with industry professionals and more on a variety of production ag topics!

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Main Fungal Canker Diseases Affecting California Almonds / West Coast Nut November 2020 13.11.2020 9:57

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Assistant UCCE Specialist Florent P. Trouillas, UC Davis.

Nutrient Tie-Up and Overload: Overapplying Nutrients and Soil Amendments is a Common Grower Mistake / West Coast Nut November 2020 13.11.2020 7:10

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.

Ultraviolet-C Light and Robotics for Autonomous Control of Strawberry Diseases, Insects and Mites / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020 13.11.2020 16:04

Listen to this article by Research Horticulturist/Lead Scientist Fumiomi Takeda, Ph. D., USDA-ARS, et al.

Important Workplace Regulations to Be Prepared for Now and Beyond / My Ag Life Episode 37 13.11.2020 20:29

Jason Scott sits down with AgSafe’s new acting CEO and President Theresa Kiehn to discuss work place regulations on the horizon and how the nonprofit provides training and education to the industry.

2020 United We Stand California Tree Nut Conference Overview / My Ag Life Episode 36 07.11.2020 9:27

On this episode, Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO and publisher of JCS Marketing Inc. and West Coast Nut magazine, to discuss the upcoming 2020 United We Stand California Tree Nut Conference on Nov. 20.

Consider Alternative Rootstocks for a More Profitable Almond Orchard / West Coast Nut November 2020 07.11.2020 11:36

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Roger Duncan, UCCE, Stanislaus County.

Crown Gall a Vexing Issue for Walnut Growers: Resulting Rootstock Damage Can Subject Trees to Future Damage / West Coast Nut November 2020 07.11.2020 8:20

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Information to Help Make Irrigation Decisions in Orchards: Gather Resources and Information from 2020 Season to Make an Irrigation Plan for Next Year / West Coast Nut November 2020 07.11.2020 10:12

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Allan Fulton, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources, Emeritus Advisor.

Fusarium Wilt of Tomato Race 3: New Management Options and Research into this Damaging Soil - Borne Wilt Disease / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020 07.11.2020 11:29

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Kelley Paugh and Cassandra Swett, Vegetable Crop Pathology, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis.

Getting Started with a Hemp Operation: Processes and Regulations for New Hemp Growers / Organic Farmer October/November 2020 30.10.2020 7:47

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Contributing Writer Danita Cahill.

A New Look at Drying Harvested Almonds and Walnuts: Emerging Infrared Technology / West Coast Nut October 2020 30.10.2020 7:10

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

No “One Size Fits All” for Soil Nutrition: Consultants and Growers Must Work Together to Find a Tailored Solution / West Coast Nut October 2020 30.10.2020 6:58

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Contributing Writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.

Postharvest Orchard Considerations : Orchard Sanitation and Review of Past Practices are Critical for Winter Preparation / Mid-Month Newsletter October 2020 30.10.2020 9:31

Listen to this article from our Mid-Month Newsletter by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Nematode Research and Prevention with TriCal Diagnostics / My Ag Life Episode 34 30.10.2020 25:23

Jason Scott sits down with TriCal Diagnostics' Kristi Sanchez, PhD., Senior Researcher and nematologist, and Steve Koike, Director and plant pathologist, to discuss nematode research and preventative steps growers can take to identify and minimize nematode infestation.

UCCE Short Course: Upcoming Advances in Pistachio Production / My Ag Life Episode 35 30.10.2020 10:30

Jason Scott discusses UCCE’s short course on Upcoming Advances in Pistachio Production with Phoebe Gordon, UCCE farm advisor for Madera and Merced counties. The courses will take place in November over six half-days and will cover topics including field preparation and planting, pest management and nutrition. For more information or registration go to https://ucanr.edu/sites/PistachioShortCourse/.

The Role of Irrigation Technology in Your Future Orchard / West Coast Nut October 2020 23.10.2020 6:40

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Almond Board of California.

Are You Prepared for a Cal/OSHA COVID Inspection? / West Coast Nut October 2020 23.10.2020 9:33

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by AgSafe President and CEO Emerita Amy Wolfe.

“Plan Before You Plant” to Maintain Safe Spaces Between Power Lines and Trees / West Coast Nut October 2020 23.10.2020 7:59

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by John Bolling, Orchard Vegetation Program Manager, PG&E.

Building Disease - Suppressive Soils for Organic Agriculture / Organic Farmer Oct./Nov. 2020 23.10.2020 9:55

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Eryn Wingate, CCA, Tri-Tech Ag Products Inc.

UC’s Houston Wilson Leads New Organic Agriculture Institute: Director Looks to Continue Supporting the State’s Organic Farming Economy / My Ag Life Episode 33 23.10.2020 25:39

Houston Wilson, newly appointed director of UC’s Organic Agricultural Institute (OAI), joins Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom to talk about what the OAI means for the future of organic agriculture.

Diamond of California Taps into the Underdeveloped Market for Snack Walnuts / West Coast Nut October 2020 16.10.2020 7:42

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Diamond Foods Chief Marketing Officer Craig Tokusato.

Victory Gardens Surge During COVID - 19 Pandemic: Century - Old Movement Makes a Return as Public Looks for Sustainable Food Options / Organic Farmer October/November 16.10.2020 6:22

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom.

Variety and Rootstock Decisions in a Newly Planted Orchard: Consider Field History, Climate and Pest Issues Before Making Rootstock and Variety Selections / My Ag Life Episode 32 16.10.2020 22:41

Taylor Chalstrom, Editorial Assistant Intern, sits down with Reid Robinson, vice president at Sierra Gold Nurseries, to discuss the drivers for variety choice and the importance of choosing the correct rootstock.

Variety and Rootstock Decisions in a Newly Planted Orchard: Consider Field History, Climate and Pest Issues Before Making Rootstock and Variety Selections / West Coast Nut October 2020 16.10.2020 8:04

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Pressure Chamber Gauges Tree Water Stress, Helping Fine - tune Orchard Irrigation / West Coast Nut October 2020 16.10.2020 10:20

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.