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MyAgLife Daily News Report

Episode 395 | August 10, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Reenergizing California’s Walnut Industry

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On today’s episode, Cathy Merlo talks with new California Walnut Board and Commission leader Robert Verloop on his plans to reenergize the state’s walnut industry.

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Episode 394 | August 9, 2022 | Are Citrus ET Estimates by Satellite Accurate?; Farm Bureau Western Drought Report

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On this week’s MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UC Davis’ Daniele Zaccaria discusses researching acceptable accuracy levels of citrus ET by way of satellite remote sensing in order to improve water management and competitiveness in citrus production areas. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on American Farm Bureau Federation’s recent iteration of the Western Drought Report.

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Episode 393 | August 8, 2022 | Almond Biochar Research, ”Almond Express” in Full Swing

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On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about new CDFA Healthy Soils funded project examining biochar applications in almond orchards. Additionally, Almond Alliance’s Aubrey Bettencourt discusses the organization’s role in the “Almond Express”, a streamlined system for getting almonds to carriers at the ports.

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Episode 392 | August 5, 2022 | Biological Carbon Products, Parasitic Wasp Release

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On today’s episode, we get information on the nuances of carbon products as part of the larger biological product sphere as well as their Modes of Action. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a parasitic wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit fly being released after 12 years of research.
 

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Episode 391 | August 4, 2022 | Nut Harvest Machinery Preparation, Zero Emission UTV Program

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On today’s episode, we get advice on checking machinery before tree nut harvest. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on the return of the Zero Emission UTV Program for ag businesses. 

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Episode 390 | August 3, 2022 | Walnut Wednesday; Walnut Pricing and Regulatory Burdens, Com batting Citrus Psyllid

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On this week’s Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear from a walnut processor about pricing questions and regulatory burdens. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on parasitoids being used to combat Asian Citrus Psyllid.  

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Episode 389 | August 2, 2022 | Consequences of Small Irrigation Leaks, Drones Used for Beneficial Insects

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On today’s episode, we hear about the sheer consequences of small leaks in irrigation systems. Additionally, Vicky Boyd investigates a company doing drone applications of predatory mites and other beneficial insects.

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Episode 388 | August 1, 2022 | MyAgLife In Almonds; Spur Health, Lygus Bugs in Strawberries

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On this week’s MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board’s Sebastian Saa lays out the importance of maintaining spur health for next year’s crop. Additionally, Kylie Harlan investigates the relationship between lygus bug Infestations and fruit size in strawberries.

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Episode 387 | July 29, 2022 | What to Know about Smoke Safety Regs, 2022 Winegrape Harvest

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On today’s episode, we hear about staying in compliance with wildfire safety regulations from Cal/OSHA. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on how this year’s winegrape harvest is shaping up.

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Episode 386 | July 28, 2022 | Tech Thursday, Growing Coffee in SoCal

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On this week’s Tech Thursday episode, Tomra Food’s Head of Engineering, Maciek Wasowski, describes the research and development process behind tree nut processing and sorting equipment. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on the feasibility of growing coffee in Southern California.

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