On today's episode, hear from Roger Isom, CEO of Western Tree Nut Association and speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming session in September on 1,3-D fumigant updates. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1161
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology segment, UC ANR/VINE Connect's Hannah Johnson discusses an upcoming field day at UC Merced where growers and innovators will converge for a hands-on showcase of seven cutting-edge ag tech solutions, tackling real-world farming challenges in the field. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - http...
Aug 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1160
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Billy Ng discusses regulatory updates pertinent to the California walnut industry, including postharvest fumigant roundtables, looming EU packaging requirements, free CDFA food safety trainings and more. 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. The California Walnut Board - https://wa...
Aug 20, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1159
On today's episode, Nutrien's Dr. Karl Wyant shares his recent visit to Washington D.C., where he advocated for the U.S. agriculture industry, seeking support for the Plant Biostimulant Act in the next Farm Bill. Check out Dr. Wyant's full testimony here and stay tuned for the MyAgLife Podcast this Friday for the longer discussion on his experience in D.C. 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...
Aug 19, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1158
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California's Gabrielle Ludwig outlines a multi-pronged response to California’s roof rat outbreak, emphasizing overlapping control strategies, grower coordination and targeted research to manage the pest effectively. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.c...
Aug 18, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1157
On today's episode, hear from George Zhuang, UCCE viticulture farm advisor and speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming session in September biofungicides for managing grapevine powdery mildew. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 15, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1156
On today's episode, UCCE's Franz Niederholzer discusses preparations for harvest, such as ensuring machines don't bark the trees, rodent control and monitoring orchard moisture. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1155
On today's episode, Department of Water Resources' Paul Gosselin discusses a new draft set of Best Management Practices that aims to help address land subsidence, protect infrastructure and safeguard the state’s agricultural future. Public comment for the draft BMPs ends on September 22. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https:...
Aug 13, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1154
On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer reports on the day's regional California ag news and national ag news. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
Aug 12, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1153
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Community Alliance with Family Farmers' Hanna Kahl discusses how to assess the need for beneficial insect releases, choose the right natural enemies, plan effective release strategies and monitor outcomes for successful pest management. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myagli...
Aug 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1152
On today's episode, hear from Stephen Vasquez, Western Region CCA chair and moderator at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming panel in September on fertilizer best management in California specialty crops. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 08, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1151
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology segment, Bonsai Robotics' Tyler Niday discusses a new platform that connects mixed farm fleets year-round and boosts machine visibility. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 07, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1150
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, UCCE's Brent Holtz and Agromillora Nursery's Cliff Beumel discuss walnut whole orchard recycling, including three trials recently begun by University of California. 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. The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/ 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultan...
Aug 06, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1149
On today's episode, UC Davis's Daniele Zaccaria discusses the upcoming International School on Microirrigation for Crop Production , which will equip water managers and industry professionals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to design, manage and optimize microirrigation systems in California and water-scarce regions worldwide. 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 ...
Aug 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1148
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear tips from West Coast Nut August edition's top almond article on improving almond harvest efficiency, including monitoring nut readiness, orchard floor preparation and more. Check out the full article on the West Coast Nut website . 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myagli...
Aug 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1147
On today's episode, hear from Brad Bittleston, owner of Interstate Ag Plastics and speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming session in September on complying with pesticide container recycling guidelines. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Aug 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1146
On today's episode, Tessenderlo Kerley's Dr. Zack Ogles discusses new research showing the potential of thiosulfate fertilizers to inhibit nitrification effectively across diverse soils while boosting yields. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 31, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1145
On today's episode, Kevin Rost of Apollo Ag Technologies discusses how real-time monitoring tools, grower participation and stronger collaboration with GSAs are key to navigating California’s 2026 SGMA compliance deadline. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1144
On today's episode, Almond Board of California delivers updates on trade outreach to Morocco, Pakistan’s dramatic tariff drop, smoother EU inspections and more. Special thanks to Almond Board of California for permission to use this segment. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 29, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1143
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UCCE's Franz Niederholzer, who runs the Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle, explains why the facility remains a vital resource as almond growers face evolving industry challenges. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1142
On today's episode, hear from Jose Ramirez, director of agronomy at Impello Biosciences and speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming session in September on the role of silicon in plant nutrition and abiotic stress. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 25, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1141
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology segment, with harvest around the corner, UC Davis' Zhongli Pan discusses new SmartProbe technology that helps reduce processors' reliance on manual insect scouting and improves early detection. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1140
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Pam Graviet highlights the organization's strategic role in expanding global awareness of walnut health benefits and culinary versatility at the inaugural World Walnut Summit in Tokyo. 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/ 2025 Cr...
Jul 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1139
On today's episode, UC Organic Agriculture Institute's Lexie Wilson and UC Davis' Samuel Sandoval Solís discusses how growers and experts are exploring agave’s potential as a sustainable, drought-tolerant crop in California, blending traditional knowledge and modern practices to shape its agricultural future. 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. 2025 Crop Consult...
Jul 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1138
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Jackrabbit's Dusty Booth gives advice on pre-checking machinery to ensure a safe and efficient harvest. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1137
On today's episode, Stephen Vasquez, Western Region Certified Crop Advisers chair, and Jason Scott, publisher of Progressive Crop Consultant , discuss the upcoming Crop Consultant Conference on September 24th and 25th in Visalia and what consultants, grower applicators and industry professionals can expect from this event. 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. 202...
Jul 18, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1136
On today's episode, Ashley Hollis and Hannah Young at the Women in Tree Nuts event in Sacramento share the group’s journey, mentorship mission and future plans to support and connect women across the tree nut industry. 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 17, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1135
On today's episode, hear from Matt Kaiser, who's with CDFA's Pierce's Disease Control Program and speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference, about his upcoming session in September on Pierce's Disease Control Program 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. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 16, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1134
On today's episode, Western Tree Nut Association's Roger Isom discusses regulatory info on zero emissions initiatives, autonomous tractors 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 to visit their website. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/...
Jul 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1133
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Western Tree Nut Association's Roger Isom breaks down worker safety regulations currently in motion. Check out tomorrow's episode for additional regulatory info on zero emissions initiatives, autonomous tractors 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 to visit their website. 2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-co...
Jul 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1132
