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Episode 991 | December 26, 2024 | New Ag Tech Platform Reshapes How Ag Buyers, Sellers Connect
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Kristin Platts hears from SPECCX Founder Amos Smith on the company's revolutionary new crop trading platform, which looks to solve many common market demands of specialty crop growers. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your…
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In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines.This week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in W…
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Episode 990 | December 23, 2024 | AgNeighbors Program Sees Success in Addressing Navel Orangeworm
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Jesse Roseman, previously with Almond Board of California and now an independent consultant, discusses the early success of the AgNeighbors Program, which helps to create areawide management of navel orangeworm using mating disruption and mapping technology. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture T…
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On today's episode, Sustainable Ag Research and Education Program Project Scientist Vivian Wauters explains the importance of preparing soils for winter using practices like cover cropping, no till, slake tests and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news…
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On today's episode, Jason Scott reads the top grape article for December discussing canine detection of common grape pests and diseases. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www.alzc…
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On today's episode, Robert Verloop, California Walnut Board and Commission executive director, discusses upcoming opportunities at the returning California Walnut Conference. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dor…
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Episode 986 | December 17, 2024 | 2025 North Valley Nut Conference to Be More 'Business-Focused'
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On today's episode, Luke Milliron, UCCE farm advisor in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties, discusses the free 2025 North Valley Nut Conference in January and its shift toward a business-focused curriculum for growers. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts reports on Almond Board of California CEO Clarice Turner's industry update presser from last week's Almond Conference in Sacramento. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit t…
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This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. In this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center…
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Episode 984 | December 13, 2024 | California Plant and Soil Conference a Valuable Opportunity for Agronomists
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On today's episode, Mark Cady, president of the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, discusses the upcoming 2025 California Plant and Soil Conference as a can't-miss opportunity for current and aspiring agronomists. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you y…
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Episode 983 | December 12, 2024 | New Insecticide Tech Game Changer for Pest Control in California
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Attune Agriculture's Dr. Ed Quattlebaum discusses the technological advancement of new EPA-registered Entrapment insecticide and its new active ingredient, Rhexalloid. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Plea…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer brings regional and national agriculture news updates. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/ Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www.al…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, Citrus Research Board IPM Entomologist Ivan Milosavlijevic discusses updates for gel ant bait, snails, earwigs and ACP. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts provides December's top almond article discussing the latest on automated navel orangeworm traps. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group…
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This week’s Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines.Top ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in Californ…
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On today's episode, UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston discusses the organization's recent efforts to forge strategic partnerships with Mediterranean countries to address shared challenges, such as climate change, water scarcity and food security. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possi…
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On today's episode, UCCE Weed Management Advisor Jorge Angeles discusses the threat of and solutions for silverleaf nightshade, an elusive perennial weed present in many California cropping systems. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to …
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On today's episode, Vicky Boyd is updated by Jamison Cruce of USA Rice on where a new Farm Bill stands. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California Walnut Conference - https://myaglife.com/california-walnut-conf…
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On today's episode, Kristin Platts looks into certain bird species being viable insect control options for growers in California's changing pest management landscape. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California …
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Episode 975 | December 2, 2024 | Five-Year Continuance Referendum for California Almonds Coming Up
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts hears from Almond Board of California on the upcoming five-year continuance referendum for California almonds and its significance for growers and the future of the almond industry. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get…
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Episode 974 | November 29, 2024 | New Strategic Partnership Revolutionizes Irrigation Solutions
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Almanac (formerly Semios) CEO Sumer Johal discusses teaming up with WiseConn to revolutionize irrigation solutions using AI-powered farm data. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit the…
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Episode 973 | November 27, 2024 | UCCE Field Day Updates Growers on Pacific Flatheaded Borer
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Kristin Platts hears from UCCE's Jhalendra Rijal on updates for likely causes for PFB populations, including dry, hot conditions, expanding acreage and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE's Ben Faber discusses irrigation tips for citrus growers presented with freezing conditions this winter/spring. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. California Walnut …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts reads this month's top almond article from West Coast Nut magazine. Check it out here.MyAgLife
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In this week’s episode, we bring you the latest agricultural headlines, including an increase in avian influenza cases among farmworkers, insights from a panel discussion on ag labor challenges and opportunities from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention and an update on the Farm Bill. Additionally, we highlight findings from the…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Yara's Devin Clarke discusses the impacts of integrating irrigation and fertilization (i.e., continuous fertigation) on crop yield and quality. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to vis…
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On today's episode, Heliae's Cassidy Million discusses optimal food sources for keeping microbes out of dormancy and contributing more to soil health.MyAgLife
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On today's episode, California Farm Water Coalition's Mike Wade discusses the recent Fall X2 action modification, which will save 100,000 acre-feet of water for farms/communitiesMyAgLife
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Episode 967 | November 19, 2024 | Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Isaya Kisekka discusses how heavy rains after a drought cause nitrates to seep far and fast into soils and why real-time soil nitrate monitoring is a priority for the ag industry.MyAgLife
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kristin Platts hears from UC Nematologist Andreas Westphal on the latest advancements in nematode-resistant almond rootstocks.MyAgLife
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This week, we bring you the top agricultural headlines and highlights from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in a lively and insightful episode. Tune in for updates on the ag markets, weather trends, and the latest industry news.This week’s news highlights a 7% surge in U.S. food and agricultural sales to Mexico during the 20…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, CCA Christopher Hight discusses what effects nitrogen availability in organic ag and the importance of nitrogen mineralization. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Ecorobotix's Blake Farris discusses reducing plant protection product drift with precision sprayers and artificial intelligence. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Ho…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Empire Nut Company's Gary Thiara discusses the status of the 2024 walnut harvest, comparisons to last year's crop and current market demand. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their we…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UC Riverside's Fatemeh Kohdadadi discusses the perils of citrus trees being infected by both Phytophthora root rot and dry root rot and what can be done. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to vi…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. Top agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agricul…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Kristin Platts reads an article on optimal timing and applications for potassium in tree nuts. For more, visit www.wcngg.com. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites.…
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On today's episode, Western Agricultural Processor's Association President Roger Isom discusses the backlash toward California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation's 'Toxic Tour' participation and why this systemic messaging is problematic for the agriculture industry. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who ma…
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Akif Eskalen describes how available biofungicide products can assist with disease management in grapevines. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. HotSpot AG - https://hotspotag.com/crop…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Almonds, Almond Board of California details its latest market expansion strategy: bringing California almonds to Mexican bakeries. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. HotSpot A…
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Next week’s election could significantly affect the agricultural sector, and this week’s headlines will cover topics including the spending from political action committees (PACs) sponsored by farm organizations, agribusiness firms, and electric cooperatives. Additionally, we’ll explore why other nations are closely watching the United States in th…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, CCA JW Lemons discusses nutrient decision-making for citrus in winter and spring, which he will moderate a panel about at next week's South Valley Conference. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please f…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Verdant Robotics CEO Gabe Sibley on the Sharpshooter, which uses AI and machine learning to target chemical applications in row crops. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel fre…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Josh Rahm provides a regulatory update regarding EPA's herbicide strategy and its draft insecticide strategy. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visi…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Subtropical Farm Advisor Ben Faber explains how mulching in citrus can lead to root asphyxiation during heavy rain events. For more high-level citrus conversations, swing by the South Valley Conference next week November 7th at the Tulare International Agri-Center. Supporting the People who Support Ag…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Almonds, UCCE's Mandeep Riar, speaker at the upcoming South Valley Conference, discusses her session on the challenge of silverleaf nightshade in orchard systems. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Nutrien's Karl Wyant discusses choosing between chloride- or sulfate-based potassium sources. More information on potassium fertilizer differences here. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel fr…
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In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. Some of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax surv…
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Jason Scott discusses the top tree nut articles for the month of October, including topics on Carpophilus beetle, issues with Monterey almonds and a 10-year almond variety trial. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites.…
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On today's episode, Albaugh's Greg Montez explains why spider mite populations are ballooning in some tree nut orchards in 2024. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. HotSpot AG - https://hotspotag.com/crop-solutions…
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