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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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.

New Tool for Predicting Nitrogen Needs in Walnuts: Early - Season Leaf Sampling Protocol Helps Guide In - Season Nitrogen Adjustments / West Coast Nut September 2020 04.09.2020 9:59

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

Can Trunk Paint Mitigate Herbicide Damage in Young Almond Trees? / West Coast Nut September 2020 04.09.2020 5:20

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by UCCE Junior Specialist Drew Wolter, UC Davis.

Innovations in Pistachio Harvest: Researchers Apply Technologies to Learn About Harvest Efficiency / West Coast Nut September 2020 04.09.2020 7:45

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

Argentine Ant Biology and Management in Citrus / Progressive Crop Consultant September/October 04.09.2020 11:07

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Biological Control Extension Specialist Mark S. Hoddle, UC Riverside.

Virus Pathogens: Challenges to the Health of Vegetable Crops / My Ag Life Episode 26 04.09.2020 14:56

Jason Scott and Steven Koike, Director at TriCal Diagnostics, discuss viruses in vegetable crops. Koike goes into detail about the diseases caused by these viruses and the steps growers can take to detect and manage them.

Heat Illness Prevention During the Pandemic / West Coast Nut August 2020 27.08.2020 8:29

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

Some Basic Truths About NOW in Almond: An Overview of the Four - Component System of Navel Orangeworm Management / West Coast Nut August 2020 27.08.2020 7:27

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Joel P. Siegel, USDA-ARS Research Entomologist and Robert Van Steenwyk, UCCE Entomology Specialist Emeritus.

Soil Inoculants and a Healthy Orchard Ecosystem / West Coast Nut August 2020 27.08.2020 6:49

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

Making Sense of Biostimulants for Improving Your Soil / Progressive Crop Consultant July/August 2020 27.08.2020 5:36

Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Dr. Karl A. Wyant, PCA and CCA, Vice Chair of Western Region CCA and Director of Ag Science, Heliae Agriculture.

The Bee Corp - My Ag Life Episode 25 27.08.2020 21:24

Ellie Symes, co-founder and CEO of The Bee Corp, sits down with Jason Scott to discuss her introduction into beekeeping, the industry around it and what The Bee Corp is doing to improve hive inspection and pollination. Symes gives in-depth explanations of its Verifli hive grading system and how it can support growers’ pollination investment.

4Rs of Nitrogen Management in Walnuts : Consider the Inputs and Outputs of Nitrogen When Putting Together a Plan / West Coast Nut August 2020 20.08.2020 9:59

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Julie R. Johnson.

Preparing for Pistachio Harvest: With a Billion - Pound Crop Looming, Growers Should Plan Ahead for Harvest Season / West Coast Nut August 2020 20.08.2020 6:22

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

Canker Disease in Almond Orchards: Identification is Key to Controlling the Different Pathogens that Cause this Disease Statewide / West Coast Nut August 2020 20.08.2020 6:51

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by associate editor Cecilia Parsons.

Codling Moth Wreak Havoc on Early Walnut Crop: Large First Flight this Year May have Impacts on Walnut Yields 20.08.2020 7:49

Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by associate editor Cecilia Parsons.

Overview of Biostimulants in Permanent Crops – My Ag Life Episode 24 20.08.2020 7:43

Joy Hollingsworth, UCCE Nutrient Management and Soil Quality Farm Advisor, joins Jason Scott to discuss biostimulants in permanent crops. Hollingsworth goes in-depth to explain the difficulty of defining biostimulants as well as their general benefits and functions.

Virtual 2020 Crop Consultant Conference Coming Sept. 17 and 18 – My Ag Life Episode 23 20.08.2020 23:07

Taylor Chalstrom, editorial assistant intern, sits down with Jason Scott, CEO of JCS Marketing Inc. and Publisher of Progressive Crop Consultant magazine, and Jerome Pier, board chair of Western Region CCA, to discuss the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference on Sept. 17 and 18. Jason and Jerome discuss the new virtual format of the conference and the opportunities it will afford attendees including...