My Ag Life Daily News Report

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 AgricultureThank 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/

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 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, 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 AgricultureThank 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-consultant-conference/

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 AgricultureThank 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/

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 AgricultureThank 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/

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 AgricultureThank 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/

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 AgricultureThank 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/

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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, Jackrabbit's Dusty Booth gives advice on pre-checking machinery to ensure a safe and efficient 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 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 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 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 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 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 regulatory info on zero emissions initiatives, autonomous tractors 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.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 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 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, Tidal Grow Agriscience's Norm Davy discusses the Formulator Strategic Alliance, a new initiative that looks to reshape crop input delivery through local manufacturing, sustainable technology and trusted partnerships to benefit American 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 Technology segment, hear how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help advance the biological product sector.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's Christine Lott talks reshaping the board's marketing strategy to resonate with younger consumers through influencer partnerships, values-driven messaging and emerging retail activations that position walnuts as a feel-good lifestyle food.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 Clebson Goncalves discusses this year's Olive & Grape Field Day on July 30 in Hopland, Calif. 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 for California almond orchards, which saw mild weather and early hull split, prompting targeted pest control as growers maintained irrigation, managed orchard floors and took proactive steps to combat navel orangeworm, fungal diseases and other pests.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, ag journalist Amy Wu shares how her platform From Farms to Incubators is documenting the overlooked stories of women in ag tech, mentoring the next generation of ag communicators and reshaping the story of innovation is told in modern farming. Hear the full conversation with Wu on the Farm Bureau Friday podcast on July 11th at myaglife.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.2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/

On today's episode, California Department of Water Resources' Paul Gosselin discusses recent successes of LandFlex, a successful partnership with California's agricultural community to advance groundwater 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, hear July's top pistachio article from West Coast Nut on the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio yet, which may provide plant breeders with a genetic roadmap to develop improved cultivars. Read it online at wcngg.com or subscribe for free to receive West Coast Nut in your mailbox. 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 details the latest on renewal steps for almond handlers exporting to China and international tariff developments.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 Citrus IPM Advisor Sandipa Gautam gives an update on California red scale, where second generations are emerging, when to monitor and what to treat with.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, 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/