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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/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Davis' Grey Monroe discusses mapping the most comprehensive pistachio genome yet, paving the way for climate-resilient, more nutritious varieties. 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, BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi breaks down the alarming rise in honeybee colony losses across the U.S., key drivers of this collapse and what it means for almonds. 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, Nutrien's Dr. Karl Wyant discusses strategies for managing potassium deficiency in crops, especially during drought conditions. Read more on this subject here. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, UC ANR's Gabe Youtsey shares how 'The Plant,' a cutting-edge food and ag innovation center being developed near UC Davis, will unite ag, biotech and AI to fast-track innovations from lab to market and boost opportunities for California growers. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, National Young Farmer Coalition's Amanda Koehler discusses the recently introduced New Producer Economic Security Act, which proposes a USDA pilot program under the Farm Service Agency to fund community-led, locally tailored projects aimed at helping new growers succeed. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, Jason Scott covers April's top tree nut article by Kristin Platts titled, 'From Bark to Wiring, Rodents Are Eating Their Way Through California Orchards.' Check out the full article at wcngg.com. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Mel Machado, chief agricultural officer at Blue Diamond Growers, discusses Central Valley almond challenges, including hail, fluctuating temperatures, honeybee shortages and pest pressures. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Fertilization episode, Verdesian Life Science's JW Lemons discusses what he thinks are the most underrated tools for integrated pest management: biostimulants and balanced/adjusted plant nutrition. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Semios' Mando Perez discusses how artificial intelligence tools are helping citrus growers manage pests, water and frost more efficiently. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board Chef-in-Residence Robert Danhi discusses keys to increasing walnut marketing efforts using the tree nut's unique culinary properties. 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/ Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/
Foundation Plant Services' Maher Al Rwahnih discusses the program's recent testing, which shows zero cases of grapevine red blotch and grapevine leafroll associated virus-3 in distributed vines, ensuring top-quality, virus-free plant material for the grape 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Miles Dakin, co-director of agricultural programs for Pollinator Partnership, discusses the organization's efforts to educate growers on integrated pest management practices that protect, preserve and promote pollinator health. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Fertilization episode, Nutrien's Dr. Sally Flis details key fertilizer sustainability achievements from the company's newly released 2024 Sustainability Report. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, Jason Scott gets candid on why it's more important than ever right now for the tree nut industry to adapt to current challenges in order to thrive. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, hear a sneak peek an upcoming episode of The Ag Executive with Farmblox CEO Nathan Rosenberg and JCS Marketing, Inc. CEO Jason Scott. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On today's episode, UCCE's Ali Montazar explains how irrigation technology and water conservation practices in California's desert region have transitioned and evolved in recent years. 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Tung Corportation's Ranvir Tung, also with the Fresno County Dept. of Ag, discusses his motives for joining the 2025 Almond Leadership Class and how he hopes to be a part of the almond industry's 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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/
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