The MyAgLife Podcast

Mike Wade, Executive Director California Farm Water Coalition, discusses the new Water Blueprint for San Joaquin Valley with Jason Scott. Mike addresses the efforts made by stake holders to secure a safe and reliable water supply for CA agriculture. They talk about the impact of minimizing the water supply to over 300 thousand acres of tree nuts. Mike explains The Blueprint, and those who are work...

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Jason Scott talks with Andreas Westphal, UC Riverside, about the economic benefits of using improved walnut rootstocks. Andreas discusses some of the work done by a team of research scientists from the University of California, USDA-ARS, and California State University at Fresno. He talks about how they have come together to further improve rootstocks available for commercial production. The resea...

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Jason Scott talks with Jennifer Williams, marketing director for the California Walnut Board, about their approach to marketing in this “new normal.” Jennifer discusses how the board is monitoring legislature and mandates. They are focusing on providing routine updates to board members, alternates, handlers, and growers. They will continue to advocate by adapting their marketing programs and commu...

Jason Scott talks with Louise Ferguson, UC Davis Extension Specialist, about her recent research of the pistachio tree physiology. Louise is dedicated to understanding the physiology of the pistachio tree, dormancy, bloom, set, yield, potential response to crop stress, temperature, salinity, and drought. Louise discusses the integrated approach to determining a long-term productivity assessment to...

Jennifer Williams, marketing director for the Ca. Walnut board, joins Jason Scott for a conversation about the walnut market. Recognizing the rapid changes in media marketing, panic buying, and an increase in online shopping, Jennifer talks about their approach to successfully managing the situation. She confirms the Ca Walnut Board is staying abreast of the current situation, while continuing to...

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Kat Jarvis Sheane, orchard  system farm advisor in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties, talks with  Jason Scott about winter chill. She discusses the potential problems  within the bloom window and how it influences harvest. She addresses  pistachio pollination in warmer winters as well as the difference  between Chill Hours Model and Chill Portions Model. Learn why  understanding winter chill w...

Seth Hansen, CCA and PCA, talks with Jason Scott about how and why to  adopt digital tools into everyday farm life. This major shift in the ag  industry improves crop efficiency and long-term sustainability. Don’t  miss Seth’s expertise in understanding how your needs will fit into this  digital puzzle.

JW Lemons talks with Jason Scott about his work experience as a CCA  and PCA in the US and Canada. JW discusses the benefits and process of becoming a pre-certified CCA, and how it’s helping young students get ahead in the field. He shares the advantages of PCA’s becoming a CCA and  why this advances careers. JW’s expertise will help you best utilize  CCA’s and PCA’s in your ag life.

In this episode of My Ag Life, Jason Scott interviews Rich Kreps on The Ins and Outs of Tissue Testing.

Roger Isom talks with Jason Scott and shares his experience in the ag  world. Roger is President/CEO of California Cotton Ginners and Growers  Assoc. and Western Ag Processors Assoc. His robust experience offers  insights on current regulations and solutions such as the tractor rule,  nighttime lighting standards and Sterile Insect Technology. From Fresno  State to an agriculture leader, you won’t...

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