The MyAgLife Podcast
Episodes
11/12/21 - MyAgLife Episode 91: Interview with UCCE’s Ellen Bruno on the Outlook for California’s Almond Market
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Ellen Bruno, assistant cooperative extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC...
11/5/21 - MyAgLife Episode 90: Interview with UCCE’s Kat Jarvis-Shean on Dormancy in Tree Nut Crops
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Kat Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor, to discuss dormancy in tree nut orchards and what trees do during the ...
10/29/21 - MyAgLife Episode 89: Interview with NCAT’s Margo Hale on ‘Armed to Farm’
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Margo Hale, regional director with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, to discuss Armed to Farm, a sustain...
10/22/21 - MyAgLife Episode 88: Interview with CCA Rich Kreps on Soil Salt Manipulation
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp. and contributing writer, to discuss keeping trees thirsty by manipulating soil salt content.
10/15/21 - MyAgLife Episode 87: Interviews with Agro-K’s Sean Jacobs on Leaf Sap Analysis and Custom Agronomics’ Chris Underwood on Proper Tank Mixing
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Sean Jacobs, technical sales and marketing representative with Agro-K, and Chris Underwood, head of Product Developmen...
10/8/21 - MyAgLife Episode 86: Interview with USDA’s Timmy Jacobs about Biosolarization in Marginal Climates
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Timmy Jacobs, USDA Risk Management Specialist, to discuss biosolarization and cover crop impact on weeds and soilborne...
10/1/21 - MyAgLife Episode 85: Interview with JCS Marketing, Inc.’s Jason Scott about the Upcoming California Tree Nut Conference
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO and publisher of West Coast Nut magazine and JCS Marketing, Inc., to discuss the upcoming California ...
9/24/21 - MyAgLife Episode 84: Interview with UCCE’s Kent Daane about Vine Mealybug in Grapevines
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Kent Daane, UCCE IPM specialist, at this year’s Crop Consultant Conference to discuss biology of and management stra...
9/17/21 - MyAgLife Episode 83: Interview with UCCE’s Franz Niederholzer about Activator Spray Adjuvant Selection in Trees and Vines
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor for Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, to discuss activator spray adjuvant select...
9/10/21 - MyAgLife Episode 82: Interview with Walnut Grower Davin Norene about Wolfskill’s Potential as an Early Season Variety
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Davin Norene, walnut grower and manager with Norene Ranches, to discuss the new UC Davis walnut variety Wolfskill’s ...
9/3/21 - MyAgLife Episode 81: Interview with WAPA’s Priscilla Rodriguez about the Proposed New Forklift Rule and its Implications for the Ag Industry
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety at Western Agricultural Processors Association, to...
8/27/21 - MyAgLife Episode 80: Interview with Sperry Farms’ Brian Wahlbrink about Transitioning to Off-Ground Almond Harvest
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Brian Wahlbrink, co-owner of Sperry Farms Inc. and new chairman of the Almond Board of California, to discuss making t...
8/20/21 - MyAgLife Episode 79: Interview with Sarah Light about Understanding Herbicide Drift Symptoms in Hemp.
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Sarah Light, UCCE agronomy advisor in Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties, to discuss recent research trials to improve u...
8/13/21 - MyAgLife Episode 78: Interview with UCCE’s Daniele Zaccaria about Water Budgeting for Pistachio in a Drought Year
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Daniele Zaccaria, UCCE agricultural water management specialist, to discuss water budgeting for pistachio in a drought...
8/6/21 - MyAgLife Episode 77: Interview with Tri-Tech Ag Products, Inc.’s Eryn Wingate about Humic Acids in Organic Systems
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Eryn Wingate, agronomist with Tri-Tech Ag Products, Inc., to discuss humic acids and their potential benefits to organ...
7/30 /21 - MyAgLife Episode 76 : Interview with JCS Marketing Inc. CEO Jason Scott and Western Region CCA Board Chairs Jerome Pier and Karl Wyant about the Upcoming Crop Consultant Conference
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO of JCS Marketing Inc. and publisher of progressive Crop Consultant magazine, and Jerome Pier and Karl...
7/23/21 - MyAgLife Episode 75: Interview with Wilbur-Ellis' Matt Comrey about a Multipronged Approach to Irrigation Management
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Matt Comrey, technical nutrition agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, to discuss irrigation scheduling and maint...
7/16/21 - MyAgLife Episode 74: Interview with Almond Board of California’s Tim Birmingham and Guangwei Huang about Almond Stockpile Management
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Tim Birmingham, director of quality assurance and industry services at Almond Board of California, and Guangwei Huang,...
7/9/21 - MyAgLife Episode 73: Interview with Meridian Growers’ Jim Zion about West Coast Port Congestion
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jim Zion, managing partner at Meridian Growers, to discuss congestion at West Coast ports and how tree nut shipments a...
7/2/21 - MyAgLife Episode 72: Interview with UCCE’s Shulamit Shroder and Jessie Kanter about Cover Cropping to Achieve Management Goals
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Shulamit Shroder, UCCE community education specialist in Kern County, and Jessie Kanter with the UCCE Small Farms and ...
6/25/21 - MyAgLife Episode 71: Interview with UCCE’s Jhalendra Rijal about Managing Stink Bugs in Almond
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE IPM advisor for North San Joaquin Valley, to discuss stink bug management in almond, including m...
6/18/21 - MyAgLife Episode 70: Interview with UCCE’s Franz Niederholzer about Reducing Dust and Potential Disease from Orchard Mowing
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE orchard systems farm advisor for Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, to discuss proper timing a...
6/11/21 - MyAgLife Episode 69: Interview with UCCE’s Mark Bolda about the Challenges of Managing Fusarium in Strawberries
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Mark Bolda, UCCE strawberry and caneberry farm advisor in Santa Cruz County, to discuss the challenges of managing Fus...
6/4/21 - MyAgLife Episode 68: Interview with Superior Almond Hulling’s Kevin Long about the Pressures Almond Facilities are Facing with Harvest Congestion
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Kevin Long, general manager at Superior Almond Hulling, to discuss how almond facilities are coping with harvest conge...
5/28/21 - MyAgLife Episode 67: Interview with UCCE’s Houston Wilson about Navel Orangeworm as a Candidate for Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management in California
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Houston Wilson, UCCE assistant specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, to discuss navel orangeworm...
5/21/21 - MyAgLife Episode 66: Interview with UCCE’s Doug Amaral about Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilization in Almonds
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Doug Amaral, UCCE farm advisor for Kings and Tulare counties, to discuss implementing best management practices for ni...
5/14/21 - MyAgLife Episode 65: Interview with Gatzman Appraisal’s Janie Gatzman about Trends in California Tree Nut Property Values
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Janie Gatzman, a fourth-generation tree nut farmer and owner of Gatzman Appraisal, to discuss trends in California tre...
5/7/21 - MyAgLife Episode 64: Interview with Heliae Agriculture’s Karl Wyant about Biological Management Practices to Maximize Soil Quality
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Karl Wyant, Vice President of Ag Science at Heliae Agriculture and vice chair of Western Region CCA, to discuss biolog...
4/30/21 - MyAgLife Episode 63: Interview with University of Connecticut’s Sandro Steinbach about Effects of the Trade War on the California Tree Nut Industry
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Sandro Steinbach, assistant professor at the University of Connecticut, to discuss how the California tree nut industr...
4/23/21 - MyAgLife Episode 62: Interview with WAPA’s Roger Isom about Proposed Pesticide Mill Taxes
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, to discuss a new state proposal on pesti...
4/16/21 - MyAgLife Episode 61: Interview with Nematologist Kristi Sanchez about Root Lesion Nematode in Walnut
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Kristi Sanchez, nematologist with TriCal Diagnostics and TriCal, to discuss root lesion nematode in walnut.
4/9/21 - MyAgLife Episode 60: Interview with Hemp Grower James Knox about the Fundamentals of Hemp Nutrition
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with James Knox, owner of KLR farms, to discuss the fundamentals of hemp nutrition and how growers can meet nutrient needs ...
4/2/21 - MyAgLife Episode 59: Interview with CCA Rich Kreps about Nutrition Plans for Pistachio Orchards
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp. and contributing writer, to discuss nutrition plans for pistachio orchards and how growers can m...
3/26/21 - MyAgLife Episode 58 – Interview with Heliae Agriculture’s Karl Wyant about Making Sense of Biostimulants
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Karl Wyant, Vice President of Ag Science at Heliae Agriculture and vice chair of Western Region CCA, to talk about mak...
3/26/21 - Enhancing Diamondback Moth Management with Mating Disruption / Progressive Crop Consultant March/April 2021
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Surendra K. Dara.
3/26/21 - Control Codling Moth to Control NOW in Walnuts: Monitoring, Mating Disruption and Insecticide Sprays will Keep Moth Populations Down / West Coast Nut March 2021
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
3/26/21 - TAC Panel Weighs in on Optimizing Orchard Profitability / West Coast Nut March 2021
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
3/19/21 - MyAgLife Episode 57: Exclusive Interview with UCCE’s Jhalendra Rijal about Spring Season Pest Monitoring Activities in Almond Orchards
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE area integrated pest management advisor in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties, to discu...
3/19/21 - Almond Growers Consider Multiple Factors in Replanting Decisions : Lower Prices Push Out Older, Less Productive Orchards / West Coast Nut March 2021
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.
3/19/21 - California Almond Bloom From the Beekeeper’s Perspective: A Bee’s-Eye-View of the Life and Travels of an Almond Pollinator / West Coast Nut March 2021
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Danita Cahill.
3/19/21 - New Findings on Limb Dieback of Figs in California: Pruning Practices can help Protect from Disease Pathogen / Progressive Crop Consultant March/April 2021
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE’s Themis J. Michailides, David Morgan and Giorgio Gusella.
3/12/21 - Chill, Heat and Choosing Male Pollinizers: A Complex Situation for Pistachio Growers / West Coast Nut March 2021
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by associate editor Cecilia Parsons.
3/12/21 - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Hazelnut: Battle Between This Existing Pest and Growers Has Just Begun / West Coast Nut March 2021
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Hazelnut Marketing Board.
3/12/21 - A Review of Pythium Diseases in Row Crops: Soilborne Organism is Known for Causing Seedling Diseases and Other Issues / Progressive Crop Consultant March/April 2021
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by TriCal Diagnostics’ Steven Koike.
3/12/21 - MyAgLife Episode 56: Exclusive Interview with Eryn Wingate about Tightening the Nitrogen Cycle in Organic Agriculture
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Eryn Wingate, agronomist with Tri-Tech Ag Products Inc., to discuss tightening the nitrogen cycle in organic agricultu...
3/5/21 - A New Generation of Precision Spray Technology / Progressive Crop Consultant March/April 2021
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Heping Zhu, Agricultural Engineer and Lead Scientist, USDA-ARS Application Technology Resea...
3/5/21 - New Findings on Walnut Kernel Mold : Research Shows Hull-Split Fungicide Sprays and Cultural Practices Help Fight Walnut Kernel Mold / West Coast Nut March 2021
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.
3/5/21- Smart Irrigation Technology can help with Water Management Decisions / West Coast Nut March 2021
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by associate editor Cecilia Parsons.
3/5/21 - MyAgLife Episode 55: Exclusive Interview with Suterra’s Emily Symmes about Preserving Beneficials in the Orchard
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Emily Symmes, a former UCCE Farm Advisor and now Senior Manager of Technical Field Services for Suterra, to discuss th...
2/26/21 - Preserve Beneficials in the Orchard : Sampling Begins in April to Count Natural Enemy Populations for Major Nut Pests / West Coast Nut February 2021
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
2/26/21 - Pesticide Use During Almond Bloom : Prevent Harm to Bees by Using Safer Sprays and Practices / West Coast Nut February 2021
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by editorial assistant intern Taylor Chalstrom.
2/26/21 - Centipedes and Millipedes in the Soil Food Web / Organic Farmer February/March 2021
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by contributing writer Danita Cahill.
2/26/21 - MyAgLife Episode 54: Exclusive Interview with UPL's Joe Vassios and UC Riverside's Jim Adaskaveg about Bacterial Blast and the Section 18 Renewal for the Bactericide Kasumin
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Joe Vassios, Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops at UPL, and UC Riverside Plant Pathologist Jim Adaskaveg to di...
2/19/21 - Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachio: Experts Warn of Increased Presence in California Pistachio Orchards / West Coast Nut February 2021
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
2/19/21 - Adding Value in Hulling and Shelling / West Coast Nut February 2021
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
2/19/21 - Organic Almonds: Why and How from a Grower’s Perspective / Organic Farmer February/March 2021
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by editorial assistant intern Taylor Chalstrom.
2/19/21 - MyAgLife Episode 53: Exclusive Interview with Sun-Maid Technical Viticulturist Steve Vasquez about Weather Stations in Vineyards
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Steve Vasquez, Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, to discuss weather station use in vineyards and how newly...
2/12/21 - Replanting an Almond Orchard : Address Physical, Chemical and Pest Challenges in Soil before Replanting / West Coast Nut February 2021
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.
2/12/21 - Spring Season Pest Monitoring Activities in Almond Orchards / West Coast Nut February 2021
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Cost Nut by Jhalendra Rijal, Area IPM Advisor, UCCE &Statewide IPM Program, and Sudan Gyawaly, Associate Research...
2/12/21 - Fundamentals of Hemp Nutrition : Growers Share Insights on Meeting the Nutrient Needs of Hemp Crops / Organic Farmer February/March 2021
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by contributing writer Danita Cahill.
2/12/21 - MyAgLife Episode 52: Exclusive Interview with Louise Ferguson, UC Davis, about Canopy Management in Pistachios
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Louise Ferguson, an Extension Specialist with the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, to discuss canopy management ...
2/5/21 - Don’t Cut Corners with Bot : Take an Integrated Approach to Avoid Limb Dieback and Yield Loss / West Coast Nut February 2021
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.
2/5/21 - Integrated Pest Management on a Budget : Costs and Values Must be Weighed when Economics Become Reality / West Coast Nut February 2021
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
2/5/21 - Tightening the Nitrogen Cycling in Organic Agriculture: How to Meet Crop Nitrogen Needs without Impacting the Environment / Organic Farmer February/March 2021
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Eryn Wingate, Agronomist, Tri-Tech Ag Products Inc.
2/5/21 - MyAgLife Episode 51: Exclusive Interview with Almond Board of California's Drew Wolter on the Opportunities his New Position will Provide
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Drew Wolter, Almond Board of California’s new Senior Specialist in Pest Management, to talk about what opportunities...
Rough Year for California Beekeepers: Wildfires, Mites and Forage Loss are Concerns, but Not Expected to Impact Almond Pollination / West Coast Nut January 2021
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Pierce’s Disease in Grapevine: Identification and Control of Insect Vectors is Crucial to Control / Progressive Crop Consultant January/February 2021
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE Area Viticulture Advisor Karl T. Lund.
MyAgLife Episode 49: Exclusive Interview with UCCE’s Sarah Light about Pests in Hemp
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom talks with Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor in Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties, about pests in hemp and the crop and yield loss cu...
MyAgLife Episode 50: Exclusive Interview with Vice President of Musco Family Olive Company Dennis Burreson about Diversifying your Operation with Olive Trees
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Vice President of Musco Family Olive Company, Dennis Burreson, to talk about diversifying your operation with olive tr...
Growing with Mating Disruption: The New Standard for Navel Orangeworm IPM / West Coast Nut January 2021
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Emily J. Symmes, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Technical Field Services, Suterra.
Pest and Weed Expert Joins the Almond Board Team: New Position will Provide Opportunity for Advancement in IPM Techniques / West Coast Nut January 2021
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by the Almond Board of California.
Making Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilizer Decisions in Vineyards: The What, When and How Much for Applying Key Nutrients / Progressive Crop Consultant January/February 2021
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Craig Macmillan, Ph.D., Macmillan Ag Consulting and Kris Beal, The Vineyard Team.
MyAgLife Episode 48: Exclusive Interview with UC Davis' Alireza Pourreza about Almond Yield Forecasting by Drone
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Alireza Pourreza, director of the Digital Agriculture Lab at UC Davis, to talk about almond yield forecasting by drone...
MyAgLife Episode 47: Exclusive Interview with JCS Marketing Inc.’s Jason Scott on the Upcoming 2021 California Walnut Conference
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO and publisher of JCS Marketing Inc. and West Coast Nut magazine, to talk about the upcoming 2-day Cal...
Weather Station Use in Vineyards: Newly Developed Weather Technologies Provide Multiple Beneficial Insights to Growers / Progressive Crop Consultant January/February 2021
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor Gabriel Torres and Technical Viticulturist Stephen Vasquez, S...
Bacterial Blast in Almond: Pending Renewal of Kasumin Bactericide will be Key to Disease Mitigation / West Coast Nut January 2021
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Almond Yield Forecasting by Drone: Virtual Orchard Technology Captures Light Interception for Improved Crop Forecasting / West Coast Nut January 2021
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Alireza Pourreza, Director, and Xin Zhang, Postdoctoral Scholar, Digital Agriculture Lab, UC Davis.
Leafing Failure Perplexes Experts: Multiple Causes are Likely Responsible for Almond Malady / West Coast Nut January 2021
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.
Spring Diseases Provide Challenge for Almond Growers: Weather Patterns can Determine Overall Disease Pressure / West Coast Nut January 2021
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.
Soil Application of Fungicides in Strawberry: Study Looks at Drip Applications and Potential Impact on Crop Health and Yields / Progressive Crop Consultant Jan/Feb 2021
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Surendra Dara.
MyAgLife Episode 46: Exclusive Interview with UCCE’s George Zhuang on Winter Pruning and Disease Management in Vineyards
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with George Zhuang, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor in Fresno County, to talk about winter pruning and disease management in ...
MyAgLife Episode 45: Exclusive Interview with UCCE’s Surendra Dara on Applied Biostimulants in Strawberry
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Surendra Dara, UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, to talk about the use of biostimulants in strawberries to prom...
Managing Soil Structure and Soil Quality: Physical and Chemical Management Practices to Maximize Soil Quality / Progressive Crop Consultant Jan/Feb 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Dr. Karl Wyant, Board of Directors, Western Region Certified Crop Advisers.
How One Tree-Nut Handler Has Kept COVID-19 at Bay: New Safety Measures and Ramped-Up Vigilance are the New Normal at The Almond Company / West Coast Nut January 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Catherine Merlo.
Delaying Irrigation Offers Benefits in Walnuts and Almonds / West Coast Nut January 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.
Nurturing the Orchard Over Winter: Build Soil Carbon and Fertigate Early and Often with Phosphorus / West Coast Nut January 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.
Transpiration Uniformity as a Useful Metric for Tree Nut Growers / West Coast Nut December 2020
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by James McBride, Ph.D., Head of Science, Ceres Imaging.
Should Wetlands Be Regulated Like Factories?: Increased Regulatory Permitting May Force Unreasonable Compliance / West Coast Nut December 2020
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition.
Trap Crops in Pistachio: Unique Strategy Aims at Planting a Secondary Crop to Entice Insect Pests Away from Nut Crops / West Coast Nut December 2020
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Creating the Optimum Compost: Proper Feedstocks and Treatment Are Essential for a Beneficial Blend / Organic Farmer December/January
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom.
Assessing the Accuracy and Precision of Commercial Ag Laboratories / My Ag Life Episode 44
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Andre Biscaro, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor for Ventura County, to talk about soil chemical analysis an...
Be Aggressive with Red Imported Fire Ants: Certain Irrigation Methods and Insecticides Make the Biggest Difference in Control in Almond Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.
Regional Considerations for Pistachio Growers: Experts Discuss Some of the Considerations for Selecting a Site for Planting New Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Planning for Spring Pest Management in Walnuts: Leaf-Out is the Time to Start Monitoring / West Coast Nut December 2020
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Pests in Hemp: Crop and Yield Loss Still Being Assessed in this New Commodity / Organic Farmer December/January
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties.
Boron-Resistant Rootstock Research in Almond / My Ag Life Episode 43
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor for Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties, to discuss boron-resist...
AgTech: Putting Local Weather Data to Work in your Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Seth Hansen, PCA, CCA.
Boron-Resistant Rootstock Research Shows Promise / West Coast Nut December 2020
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Kathy Coatney.
Almond Grower Banks on Regenerative Almond Orchard Practices / West Coast Nut December 2020
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Danita Cahill.
Considerations When Thinking About Transitioning to Certified Organic Production / Organic Farmer December/January
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Rex Dufour, NCAT/ATTRA.