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Tips for beginning and experienced gardeners. New episodes arrive every Friday. Fred Hoffman has been a U.C. Certified Master Gardener since 1982 and writes a weekly garden column for the Lodi News-Sentinel in Lodi, CA. A four-decade fixture in Sacramento radio, he hosted three radio shows for Northern California gardeners and farmers: The KFBK Garden Show, Get Growing with Farmer Fred, and the KSTE Farm Hour. Episode Website: https://gardenbasics.net
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scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast

The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited

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Welcome to Scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from Plant & Food Research. Join us as we explore the advancements and impact our scientists are making in food production, including developing new cultivars, innovative new foods, to bioprotection science, AI and technology, and creating sustainable production systems. Listen to our scientists as they share and discuss current research in Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond in this award-winning podcast collection. Make sure to ...
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Tune in to The EASY Organic Gardener with Sheri Frey for expert advice on organic gardening and natural pest control! Since 1979 Sheri has been co-owner and vice president of ARBICO Organics. ARBICO Organics produces and markets organic and natural products for home, business, garden, lawn, farm and pets. Products include beneficial insects and organisms, fertilizers and soil amendments, weed and disease controls, composting supplies, insecticides, critter controls, horse care, traps, lures, ...
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Crazy, funny, heartwarming, educational stories from the services industry. Russell Jenkins, third generation with ABC Home & Commercial Services in North Texas, fellow teammates, and special guests share their stories. ABC provides pest control, lawn services, plumbing, handyman, and HVAC services to homes and businesses in North and East Texas!
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The GREEN Organic Garden Podcast will inspire, teach, and promote earth friendly techniques by interviewing organic gardeners who share their journeys, tips, and tricks to simplify the process of growing your own delicious healthy food. Whether you want to have a small bed in your backyard or a full grown farming operation, our guests will help you reach your gardening goals and offer you resources and solutions to everyday gardening challenges, and inspiration to dig down in the dirt and ge ...
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Join me Thomas as I develop and grow my garden not just for aesthetic purposes but as a haven for wildlife too. My two big loves are gardening and wildlife so this podcast is a place where I intertwine them both. Gardens are extremely important mini nature reserves, and as modern life seems to become increasingly stressful and removed from the natural world, we must rediscover the power of immersing ourselves in the life that surrounds our homes. Which has positive impacts on both our mental ...
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Organic Gardening For Beginners is a podcast that helps overwhelmed and time-crunched new gardeners start and maintain their own thriving garden. Join Jessica, owner of Homegrown Food and Flowers and a seasoned gardener with over 20 years of experience, as she shares her tips, resources, and inspiration to help you overcome common barriers to gardening. Get valuable insight on topics like companion planting, seed starting, gardening planning, summer maintenance chores, growing cut flowers, a ...
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On today's episode, we hear from Beneficial Insectary, sponsor at this year's Crop Consultant Conference, about the importance that beneficial insects will have in the future of California pest management. 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 f…
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On today's episode, we hear from Vestaron, sponsor at this year's Crop Consultant Conference, about how Spear® LEP can help vegetable and fruit crop growers combat diamondback moth with a unique new mode of action. 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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The change in the September weather is your best opportunity for a new round of planting vegetables in your garden, the cool season crops: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, kale, onions, peas, potatoes, shallots, and all those versatile, healthy greens: lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, Chinese cabbages, and so much more. But which varieties sho…
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On this week's episode of MyAgLife in Fertilization, Deerpoint Group President Deborah Miller, who will be speaking at this month's Crop Consultant Conference, discusses why consultants will want to hear about potassium formate as a new molecule for effective crop nutrition. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sp…
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On today's episode, West Coast Nut Publisher Jason Scott discusses whether the tree nut industry is fully prepared to handle impending invasive pests. 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. New Age Ag Services - https…
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Aotearoa New Zealand has many native solitary bees, but not much is known about them. In this Scigest episode, newly-minted podcaster and apiculture scientist James Sainsbury speaks to entomologist Anna Kokeny about her research on our little-known native bees. They also discuss Anna's career journey and share tips for budding scientists. Anna is a…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Alliance Vice Chair Katie Staack discusses the organization's new CEO and its next chapter of growth. 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. New Age Ag Services - htt…
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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. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/ New Age Ag Services - https://www.newageagservices.com/ 2024 Crop Consultant Conference - https://progressi…
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We talk with fruit tree expert Ed Laivo today about how to control the four-legged varmints (as well as the winged ones) that get to your backyard fruit before you do. Plus, he has recommendations for potting mixes to grow fruit trees in containers. Is it safe to solarize soil with clear plastic to kill weeds or a lawn, if there’s a fruit tree in t…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Oregon State's Surendra Dara details his upcoming Crop Consultant Conference session on RNA interference technology as a new tool for biological pest management. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please fee…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, hear about the importance of foliar sampling for nutrients in walnut orchards and asking the tree directly about its current levels. 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. T…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado on how the almond crop is looking initially with harvest in full swing. 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. New Ag…
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People | Planet | Food - Roger Robson-Williams speaks with Kate Meyer, Founder and CEO of the Planetary Accounting Network (PAN). This small not-for-profit organisation from Wānaka is dedicated to translating cutting-edge earth systems science into actionable plans that help individuals, businesses, and governments operate within global environment…
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Ermias Kebreab explains how implementing grape seeds, skins and stems leftover from the winemaking process into alfalfa-based dairy feed can reduce methane emissions from cows. 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 …
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“Can you grow rhubarb here?” For those who have moved from colder climates to the warmer USDA zones, that might be a popular question. Memories of rhubarb pie, jams, and more while growing up back East or in the Midwest might have you hankering for fresh rhubarb. The plant, however, dislikes climates where summers get over 90 degrees on a regular b…
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On today's episode, Kristin Platts hears from Westlands Water District General Manager Allison Febbo on the recent unveiling of the Pasajero Groundwater Recharge Project, which is set to revolutionize groundwater management. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily …
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On today's episode, AvidWater's Cory Broad previews his upcoming Crop Consultant Conference session on irrigation strategies and technologies for navigating water curtailments. 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. N…
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On today's episode, Vicky Boyd hears from Neill Callis of Turlock Fruit about the family's commitment to honeydew melons and how this season is progressing. 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. New Age Ag Services -…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds 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 makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free …
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On today's episode, we hear from Vestaron, sponsor at this year's Crop Consultant Conference, about how Spear® LEP can help almond and pistachio growers combat navel orangeworm with a unique new mode of action. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please f…
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Fred and Debbie Flower discuss the trend of lawn elimination and alternative landscape options to save water. They explore lawn alternatives that require less maintenance and water, such as no-mow lawns, fescue varieties, and groundcovers like dymondia, kurapia, and clover. They also discuss the need for proper irrigation and maintenance in all typ…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Satelytics' Sean Donegan and Envu's Steve Williams discuss a new partnership using advanced AI-powered geospatial analytics to precisely identify and target invasive weed species for herbicide treatment. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possi…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Commission's Josh Rahm discusses updates to indoor heat regulations and the organization's commitment to food safety. 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…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE Citrus IPM Advisor Sandipa Gautam previews her upcoming Crop Consultant Conference session on thrips, what happened in 2024 and effective mitigation strategies. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please fee…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear the top almond-related articles discussing SGMA, fertility and more from the August edition of West Coast Nut. 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. New Age Ag Service…
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Over the last 25 years, genetic techniques have rapidly evolved. In this episode of Scigest, scientists Blue Plunkett and Dr Revel Drummond provide a brief guide to the latest gene technologies. What is a null segregant? What is CRISPR-Cas9? How do these cutting-edge tools differ from earlier GMO technologies? Note: Since we recorded this Dame Juli…
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Today, we talk with Kevin Marini, a community education specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, about the topics of soil and successful gardening. We talk about the pros and cons of using native soil versus commercial soil, the importance of improving native soil, the use of bagged mixes in raised beds, and the role of o…
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On today's episode, Jason Scott discusses continuing education, networking and other unique opportunities at this year's Crop Consultant 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. New Age Ag Services - https:/…
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On today's episode, we get advice on checking machinery before tree nut 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. New Age Ag Services - https://www.newageagservices.com/ 2024 Crop Consultant Conference - https:/…
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On today's episode, SQM's Doug Snyder discusses the potential of iodine as a nutrient to reduce plant stress, which he'll be sharing in depth at next month's Crop Consultant 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 w…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado provides a crop update, discussing harvest prep, irrigation and plaguing high temps. 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. New Age Ag Serv…
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On today's episode, Kristin Platts looks into a report estimating potential water losses across different regions in California, highlighting vulnerable areas that may face scarcity, as well as strategies to boost water supplies. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your d…
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What are the best mint varieties to use for cooking? We talk with a professional herb grower about the myriad of culinary herb choices available. Is there a better summer flower than Zinnias? This colorful warm weather annual comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and flower shapes…and it makes for a great cut flower, too! America’s Favorite Ret…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Jason Scott reviews the top ag tech article from this month's edition of West Coast Nut on smart sprayers. 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. New Age Ag Services - ht…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Commission's Josh Rahm discusses updates to the statewide pesticide notification system and expanded walnut crop insurance options. 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…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, UCCE's Roger Baldwin discusses new research on roof rats in citrus, which he'll be sharing in depth at next month's Crop Consultant 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 …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California discusses insights from a recent visit to Turkey, including significant market opportunities for California almonds. Check out this segment and others at Almond Board's website. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possibl…
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For nearly 40 years, retiring scientist Rob Agnew has dedicated his career to logging and analysing the changing weather patterns in the Marlborough region. In this episode of Scigest, our new podcaster, Dion Mundy, sits down with Rob Agnew to explore his impactful career from his work in protecting the wine industry through meteorological trend st…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer catches up on the week's regional and national ag news. 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. New Age Ag Services - https://www.newageagservices.com/ 2024 Crop Consultant Conference -…
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In this episode, Farmer Fred and Kevin Marini discuss the importance of thinning fruit trees and maintaining their height. Kevin Marini, a certified arborist and community education specialist with UC Cooperative Extension, also talks about the benefits of keeping fruit trees at a manageable height, the process of bringing down the height of a tree…
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Looking to start a first garden in a new home? Before digging, do some planning, and some research. Today, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, and I have tips for getting that first garden off to a great start at your new home. And, we answer about how to garden when there’s a concrete patio in the way. We’re …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, Davin Norene, walnut grower and California Walnut Commission chair, discusses what he likes and doesn't like about the 2024 walnut growing season (so far). Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's Walnut Wednesday sponsor who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Ple…
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