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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, The Reservoir CEO Danny Bernstein discusses a groundbreaking on-farm agtech incubator in Salinas, developed in partnership with leading growers to fast-track automation, support startups and modernize specialty crop farming through grower-driven innovation.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Billy Ng discusses updates on upcoming food safety workshops, a new sustainability webinar series, revised EU pesticide residue limits and more.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
On today's episode, ag industry lobbyist Louis Brown of Kahn, Soares & Conway discusses the latest legislative developments in Sacramento that could impact the tree nut industry, including mislabeling concerns and broad packaging regulations.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California's Gabriele Ludwig discusses how the board is working with international regulators to address pesticide residue standards and promote sustainable farming practices abroad.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, Center for Watershed Science's Jay Lund discusses a new report on the severe economic and agricultural consequences California could face if water supply and infrastructure challenges continue going unaddressed.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this today's episode, Priscilla Rodriguez, VP of the newly rebranded Western Tree Nut Association, discusses the organization's expanded mission to include growers, and key advocacy efforts on issues like FSMA water rules and educating policymakers.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this today's episode, Lorrie Boyer reports on the day's regional California ag news and national ag news.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this 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 AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California's Gabriele Ludwig discusses the board's recent environmental stewardship efforts and the importance of telling this story to regulatory bodies through data.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, Jason Scott reads the top pistachio article from the June edition of West Coast Nut on why pistachio growers may want to think about their orchard sanitation practices now rather than later in the season. Read the full article in your physical copy or online at wcngg.com.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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, winemaker Duncan Shouler discusses how innovative molecular filtration using smart polymers is helping winemakers reduce bitterness, improve wine quality and meet growing consumer demand for sustainability and transparency.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, discusses California's promising walnut crop for 2025, key production trends and market stability.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
On today's episode, UCCE's Jaime Ott discusses surprising findings about Phytophthora presence in irrigation systems, emphasizing that smart irrigation management is key to orchard protection. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado discusses the latest crop progress report, highlighting fluctuating temperatures, pest concerns and grower strategies for irrigation, fertilization and sustainability.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, Jason Scott reads an article from the June edition of West Coast Nut on merging California farms and solar development projects. Read the full article in your physical copy or online at wcngg.com.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/
On today's episode, Valent's Todd Burkdoll discusses effective approaches to managing spider mites in orchards, from early scouting and targeted miticides to preserving beneficial insects through integrated pest management.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, LangeTwins Vineyard's Maria Zumkeller shares how weather stations help vineyards and orchards improve scouting, irrigation and decision-making.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, UCCE's Ali Montazar discusses the top irrigation challenges facing California's avocado industry and previews an upcoming workshop offering practical, research-based tools and technologies for growers. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center's Houston Wilson discusses a new pheromone lure and trap system to help almond growers monitor and manage the destructive leaffooted bug more efficiently. Check out the full conversation on the most recent episode of UC ANR's Growing the Valley podcast.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Verdant Robotics' Curtis Garner discusses the Sharpshooter spray system and how it uses computer vision and machine learning to help growers improve precision and reduce costs.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, discusses the latest in international trade, focusing on foreign tariff policy shifts and their impact on California walnuts.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
On today's episode, American Pistachio Growers' Joe Coelho discusses the growing urgency of SGMA compliance, key takeaways from grower-led conversations and why stronger grower participation in water governance meetings is critical.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California discusses the latest developments in almond trade, including tariff pauses, new market opportunities and industry outreach efforts in Turkey and Morocco. Special thanks to the Board for permission to repurpose this audio segment.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, hear May's top grape article about minimizing vineyard packaging theft, crime by employees, copper wire theft and more.Check out the full article here.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, UC ANR Economic Advisor Domena Agyeman discusses how growers can evaluate new crop opportunities by weighing profitability, marketing strategy and personal motivation to make informed, sustainable decisions.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, Niner Wine Estate's Craig MacMillan discusses how vineyard soil health, driven by microbial communities and long-term practices like composting and reduced tillage, can enhance resilience, sustainability and vine performance.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, BASF's Sidd Tiwari discusses rising insect pressures in California's fruit and nut crops, the impact of climate change and how growers can manage pests sustainably using softer modes of action.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Western Tree Nut Association's Roger Isom discusses how AB 1046 aims to reduce unnecessary waste reporting for tree nut processors while supporting broader sustainability efforts in California agriculture.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, hear about a groundbreaking partnership led by Merced College that is transforming farm employee training through a hands-on, competency-based ag tech program and a new state-of-the-art Ag Innovation Center.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Monarch Tractor's James Simons showcases the versatile Mark V dairy pusher, highlighting its labor-saving efficiency, subsidy opportunities and significant CO2 emissions reduction.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, UC Berkeley Entomologist Emeritus Bob Van Steenwyk discusses a new pheromone lure now available to California walnut growers that helps target walnut husk fly earlier in the season, reducing reliance on pesticides. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
On today's episode, PhycoTerra's Cassidy Million discusses how soil microbes can mitigate abiotic stressors, such as sunburn, drought stress and nutrient deficiencies, in crops.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UCCE's Phoebe Gordon discusses the best-performing almond varieties in ongoing California trials, including insights on yield, disease resistance and why self-compatible trees are the future.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, hear a preview of next Friday's The Ag Executive podcast with National Milk Producers Federation CEO Gregg Doud. He shares insights from his time in Washington D.C., revealing just how disconnected some policymakers can be from the realities of American agriculture.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, UC Davis Ph.D. student Maria Rottersman shares how new wheat varieties that lower celiac disease risk while boosting bread-making quality could benefit both growers and consumers.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, hear May's top pistachio article by Kristin Platts titled, "How American Pistachio Growers Is Advancing Sustainability in Pistachio Farming." It covers advocacy and stewardship, APG Sustainability Committee goals and building a sustainable future for pistachio farming.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, walnut grower Davin Norene discusses the factors contributing to this year's strong walnut season and the critical management practices needed to maintain tree health and optimize yields through harvest.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado discusses the latest almond crop progress, covering temperature swings, rainfall impacts, nut shedding patterns and ongoing pest management efforts.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On today's episode, hear a preview of the new The Ag Executive podcast episode with Capstone Ag Management's Jared Plumlee. Check out the full episode later today on myaglife.com at 4pm PST. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Certified Agricultural Consultant Russell Morgan explores how generative AI is transforming agricultural consulting by streamlining research and enhancing decision-making. For more on this topic, Russell also recently headed a roundtable discussion on AI in ag consulting. Interested listeners can contact him at russell@morganagconsulting.com for the full recording. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission' Billy Ng provides updates on FSMA compliance, pesticide use regulations and free sustainability workshops to support walnut growers in California. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
On today's episode, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's Jonathan Klassen discusses the Valley meeting federal PM 2.5 air quality standards for the first time, driven by major agricultural reforms, cleaner technologies and strong public-private partnerships.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, with the recent return of red leaf blotch in 2025, revisit this segment with UCCE Plant Pathologist Florent Trouillas, who explains why sightings of the disease in California almond orchards are a concerning sign. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, Deerpoint Group's Chris Gallo discusses the critical role of potassium in permanent crop health, the benefits of potassium formate under drought stress and how continuous fertigation systems like the White Box can optimize nutrient efficiency and crop performance.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, Central Valley ag educator Jennifer Souza, one of nine women chosen nationally for the American Agri-Women's 2025 Road to Influence cohort, discusses her national leadership goal of inspiring students, advocating for inclusive agricultural spaces and amplifying women's voices in ag. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, hear April's top grape article on tips to ensure vineyards are positioned to withstand an economic downturn. Check out more articles like this at grapeandwinemag.com.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, UC ANR Agritourism Coordinator Rachael Callahan discusses the importance of growing agritourism in California for diversifying operations as well as the upcoming California Agritourism Summit.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California covers Japan's new aflatoxin pre-testing protocol and the EU's stricter import regulations. Special thanks to the Board for permission to repurpose this audio segment. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Fertilization episode, UCCE Agronomy Advisor Sarah Light discusses results from a recent study examining almond shell mulch effects on alfalfa soil health and quality. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Verdi Ag's Roman Kozak discusses "truly scalable" farm automation, smart irrigation and how AI platforms help growers adapt to diverse conditions and water challenges. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, hear April's top walnut article from West Coast Nut, which emphasizes the need for California growers to adapt through technological innovation, sustainability and export diversification to remain competitive amid rising international pressures. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
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