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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Pistachio Mummy Grinder Targets Overwintering NOW: Nichols Farms Tests New “Worminator” for Improved Winter Sanitation / West Coast Nut October 2020 09.10.2020 8:00

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

Advancing Crop Nutrition: Technologies for Increasing Nutrient Efficiency / West Coast Nut October 2020 09.10.2020 8:42

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Seth Hansen, CCA.

UC’s Houston Wilson Leads New Organic Agriculture Institute: Director Looks to Supporting the State’s Organic Farming Economy / Organic Farmer October/November 2020 09.10.2020 7:46

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by editorial assistant intern Taylor Chalstrom.

The Role of Irrigation Technology in Your Future Orchard / My Ag Life Episode 31 09.10.2020 20:21

Sebastian Saa, Associate Director of Agricultural Research for Almond Board of California, joins Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom to discuss the future of smart irrigation in almond orchards. Saa explains the need for improvement to water use efficiency in the almond industry as well as the use of current and future irrigation technologies.

Nematode Infestations in Walnuts: Strategies for Minimizing Nematodes When Establishing New Orchards / West Coast Nut October 2020 09.10.2020 10:07

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

New Tool for Predicting Nitrogen Needs in Walnuts: Early-Season Leaf Sampling Protocol Helps Guide In-Season Nitrogen Adjustments / My Ag Life Episode 30 02.10.2020 15:17

Jason Scott sits down with Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor for Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties, to discuss a new tool for predicting nitrogen needs in walnuts using early-season leaf sampling. Jarvis-Shean discusses how this new method differs from previous recommendations in walnuts as well as what growers should know before utilizing it.

Managing Weeds with Propane-Powered Heat Technology / Organic Farmer October/November 2020 02.10.2020 7:11

Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Michael Newland, Propane Education and Research Council.

Winter Sanitation in Pistachios: Even with Two Shakes, Growers Should Focus on Sanitation / West Coast Nut October 2020 02.10.2020 7:12

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

Almond Postharvest To-do List: What to Look for as 2020 Harvest Comes to an End / West Coast Nut October 2020 02.10.2020 9:43

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Kathy Coatney.

Current and Future Applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Precision Agriculture / West Coast Nut October 2020 02.10.2020 11:52

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Gregory Kriehn, Ph. D., CSU Fresno.

Creating Habitat for Beneficials to Control Aphids in Pecans / West Coast Nut September 2020 24.09.2020 6:52

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Rex Dufour.

Soilborne Pests in Tree Nut Crops: MyAgLife Webinar Offers Strategies for Preventing and Managing Common Soilborne Issues in Almond and Walnut / West Coast Nut September 2020 24.09.2020 10:18

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

Program Updates: Adapting to the Times and Preparing for the Future / West Coast Nut September 2020 24.09.2020 5:28

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by American Pecan Council.

How Citrus Pests Develop Resistance to Insecticides / Progressive Crop Consultant September/October 2020 24.09.2020 8:49

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Ph. D., UC Riverside.

“Plan Before You Plant” to Maintain Safe Spaces Between Power Lines and Trees / My Ag Life Episode 29 24.09.2020 17:41

Jason Scott and John Bolling, Orchard Vegetation Program Manager at PG&E, discuss PG&E’s new “Plan Before You Plant” program that provides tree nut growers the opportunity to safely plant trees near or under power lines. Bolling stresses the importance of taking these precautions as it eliminates the risk of tree removal by a utility crew and ensures public safety.

Grape Berry Ripening and Preharvest Management / Progressive Crop Consultant September/October 2020 17.09.2020 6:05

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor George Zhuang, Fresno County.

Hazelnut Harvest Could Set New Yield Standard: Planning, Preparation and Maintenance Can Help Harvest Run Smoothly / West Coast Nut September 2020 17.09.2020 7:00

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Hazelnut Marketing Board.

Organic Pistachio Production at Nichols Farms: Site Selection Helps Overcome Pest and Nutrition Challenges / West Coast Nut September 2020 17.09.2020 8:55

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

New Incentives Help Tree Nut Industry Comply with Truck Air Quality Rules / West Coast Nut September 2020 17.09.2020 5:20

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Roger Isom, President and CEO, and Christopher McGlothlin, Director of Technical Services, Western Agricultural Processors Association.

Early Management of Grapevine Powdery Mildew: Sound Fungicide Program is Critical to Prevent a Recurrence of Last Year’s Outbreak / My Ag Life Episode 28 17.09.2020 24:47

Jason Scott and Stephen Vasquez, Sun-Maid Growers Technical Viticulturist, discuss the importance of managing powdery mildew early to avoid outbreaks like the ones growers saw in 2019. Powdery mildew is one of the most important fungal diseases impacting grape production in California, infecting green tissues such as leaves, shoots, rachises and berries.

Effectively Managing Your Grower and Farm Labor Contractor Relationship: COVID - 19 Adds Extra Complexity When It Comes to Liability for Workers / West Coast Nut September 2020 10.09.2020 9:17

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

A Streamlined NEPA Process: Californians May Be One Step Closer to Critical Infrastructure Improvements and a More Reliable Water Supply / West Coast Nut September 2020 10.09.2020 4:34

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition.

Research Examines Biochar Potential: Soil Amendment Could Provide Outlet for Almond Waste Byproducts / West Coast Nut September 2020 10.09.2020 7:04

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

Autonomous Predictions of Vineyard Yield: Machine - learning Modeling of Remote Sensing and Historical Data Assist at the Block Level / Progressive Crop Consultant September/October 2020 10.09.2020 12:08

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Luca Brillante, Department of Viticulture and Enology, CSU Fresno.

Postharvest Nutrition in Tree Nut Crops: What to Do as Nutrition Budgets Tighten / My Ag Life Episode 27 10.09.2020 11:49

Jason Scott and Rich Kreps, CCA and SSp, discuss the importance of postharvest nutrition during a time of vast uncertainties in the tree nut world. Kreps makes it a point to explain that trees need nutrition during every stage of harvest in order to produce a good crop again for the next year.