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The MyAgLife Podcast is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc., the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant and Grape & Wine Magazine. Our podcast will bring you exclusive interviews with industry professionals and more on a variety of production ag topics!
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Episode 1226 | November 26, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Future of Soil Health Part 2
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On today's episode, the experts discuss a grower-led roadmap to soil health over the next 5 to 10 years, prioritizing incremental regenerative improvements, data-backed ROI and stakeholder collaboration to stay ahead of tightening regulations while keeping farms profitable. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's spo…
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Episode 1225 | November 25, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: The Future of Soil Health Part 1
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On today's episode, the experts discuss relevant soil health findings out of UC and USDA that will help shape future orchard management. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. American Pistachio Growers - https://ameri…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC Riverside nematologist Dr. Andreas Westphal discusses nematode-resistant almond rootstocks and lower-cost anaerobic soil disinfestation strategies to manage root lesion and ring nematodes in orchards. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible …
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Episode 1223 | November 21, 2025 | How Clean Fuel from U.S. Soybeans is Driving Down California Emissions
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On today's episode, American Soybean Association's Josh Rahm discusses how renewable diesel and biodiesel powered by U.S. soybeans are lowering California emissions and strengthening rural economies, as well as how grower-first policies can scale these benefits nationwide. More on this development can be found at the California Air Resources Board …
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Episode 1222 | November 20, 2025 | Researchers Find Compost Boosts Super-High-Density Olive Orchards
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On today's episode, UC Davis's Andrew Curtright discusses a two-year field study in California’s Central Valley showing that super high-density olive orchards can maintain yield and oil quality with roughly half the traditional nitrogen fertilizer, while compost improves nitrogen uptake, retention and more. Supporting the People who Support Agricul…
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On today's episode, Western Tree Nut Association's Roger Isom discusses the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s proposed rodenticide restrictions, which could reshape pest control strategies statewide, leaving growers to navigate mounting rodent pressure and costly compliance challenges. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to t…
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Episode 1220 | November 18, 2025 | Grower-Led Mapping Project Redefines California’s Vineyard Footprint
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On today's episode, California Association of Winegrape Growers' Natalie Collins discusses a new statewide project that reveals the most accurate picture yet of California’s winegrape acreage using advanced technology and field verification. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California's Laura Morin discusses the board's China marketing strategy for California almonds, which blends data, livestreams and innovation in an effective partnership that is redefining almond snacking. Special thanks to the Almond Board of California for permission to use this segment.…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, Eco2Mix's Waldo Moraga discusses fully automating water pH control using carbonic acid as opposed to the industry standard sulfuric acid. 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 web…
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Episode 1216 | November 12, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Economics of Soil Health Part 2
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On today's episode, the experts discuss what happens when growers cut corners versus when they invest strategically in soil health. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. American Pistachio Growers - https://americanpi…
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Episode 1215 | November 11, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Economics of Soil Health Part 1
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On today's episode, American Pistachio Growers board member and grower Justin Wylie discusses how and when soil health practices can pencil out for the grower. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. American Pistachio …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear the top almond article from the November edition of West Coast Nut on starting navel orangeworm control with good sanitation. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New …
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On today's episode, hear why up to 75% of soil microbes stay dormant without the right food and how balanced carbon-rich inputs, compost/manure and crop residue can awaken microbial diversity, improve stress resilience and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your dai…
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Episode 1212 | November 6, 2025 | Plant-Available Nutrition and Split Applications Have Big Impact in Recent Citrus Trial
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On today's episode, AgroLiquid's Abe Isaak breaks down year-one citrus trial results showing stable yields with larger fruit and higher margins through plant-available nutrients, split applications and cost-efficient programs. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily…
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Episode 1211 | November 5, 2025 | California Farms Have New System to Fight Back Against Ag Theft
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On today's episode, 16-year ag-crime veteran Bobby Rader explains how copper, fuel and equipment thefts are inflicting staggering losses on Central Valley growers and insurers, and why a new real-time tamper-detection system could finally flip the advantage from criminals to growers and law enforcement. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture…
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Episode 1210 | November 4, 2025 | New Foliar Nutrition Tool May Change the Game for Corn and Wheat Growers
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On today's episode, Galynn Beer of Tidal Grow AgriScience discusses a new foliar nitrogen solution to help corn and wheat growers cut losses, boost efficiency and time applications with existing passes for smarter nutrient use. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your dail…
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Episode 1209 | November 3, 2025 | Think About Almond Harvest Samples, Pollination Contracts and More in November
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UCCE Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer discusses how to inspect stored harvest samples for damage and locking in pollination contracts for 2026. 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 w…
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Episode 1208 | October 31, 2025 | Key Actions to Prepare for Flooding, Extreme Weather this Winter
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On today's episode, State Climatologist Dr. Mike Anderson outlines how growers can best prepare for extreme weather events ahead of winter. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newage…
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10/31/25 - MyAgLife Episode 261: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on November Almond Management Considerations
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor for Colusa and Sutter/Yuba counties, to discuss November almond management, including dormant spur sampling, protecting beneficials, fall potassium strategies, winter irrigation targets and more.由MyAgLife
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, UC Merced's Wan Du discusses how he and other UC Merced researchers are testing AI-driven irrigation in almond orchards to optimize water use, cut costs and redefine sustainable farming. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you you…
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Episode 1206 | October 29, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 2
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In part 1 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts discuss how biological inputs interact with the soil web and what management choices help them establish and persist. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. P…
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Episode 1205 | October 28, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Biological Inputs and Microbial Life Part 1
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In part 1 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts discuss the role that mycorrhizae, beneficial fungi and other biological inputs realistically play in soils and where consistent responses have been seen. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it p…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board of California updates on Turkey’s removal of retaliatory tariffs, evolving trade talks with India and how global diversification is shaping a more resilient export future. Special thanks to the Almond Board for permission to use this segment. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Than…
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10/24/25 - MyAgLife Episode 260: Interview with CCA Eryn Wingate on How Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Can Assist Crop Fertilization
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Eryn Wingate, independent CCA and board treasurer of Western Region Certified Crop Advisers, to discuss how nitrogen-fixing bacteria naturally enrich soil and, under the right circumstances, reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.由MyAgLife
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On today's episode, hear this month's top pistachio article by Cecilia Parsons on best management practices for new pistachio plantings. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageags…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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Episode 1201 | October 22, 2025 | Setting the Record Straight on Pesticide Safety in California
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On today's episode, Western Plant Health Association's Renee Pinel discusses how far the state’s safety standards have come and why open communication between growers and their communities is key to building trust and sharing the real story about pesticide use. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who mak…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, AgroLiquid's Dylan Rogers discusses why postharvest is the most critical window for rebuilding nutrient reserves in almonds and how new trial data show growers can boost yields and ROI with less fertilizer. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possib…
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Episode 1198 | October 17, 2025 | California Opens Pumps to E15, a Win-Win for Corn Growers and Drivers
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On today's episode, Matt Ziegler, director of public policy and renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association, discusses California's Assembly Bill 30, which clears the way for statewide E15 sales and promises up to ~20¢/gal savings at the pump while boosting demand for roughly 240 million bushels of corn. Supporting the People who Supp…
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Episode 1197 | October 16, 2025 | New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose the Right Cover Crops for Their Land
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, UCCE's Sarah Light discusses a free, expert-vetted online tool that gives growers across 13 Western states personalized cover crop recommendations based on soil, climate and management goals. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get yo…
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Episode 1196 | October 15, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Soil Health-Water Relationship Part 2
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In part 2 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts discuss how improving soil structure and organic matter helps growers meet groundwater compliance goals while doing more with less water. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get yo…
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Episode 1195 | October 14, 2025 | Soil Health Series with American Pistachio Growers: Soil Health-Water Relationship Part 1
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In part 1 of this week's Soil Health Series installment with American Pistachio Growers, the experts explore how soil structure influences water infiltration and holding capacity, and why understanding water quality and salinity is essential for sustaining soil health and productivity in pistachio orchards. Supporting the People who Support Agricul…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, hear this month's top almond article by Rich Kreps on postharvest nutrition and preventing tree starvation. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https:…
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Episode 1193 | October 10, 2025 | JCS Marketing Launches New CEU Program and Manager for Ag Community
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On today's episode, JCS Marketing’s Eddie Barkman introduces the new CEU Program and CEU Manager, affordable and user-friendly tools that let PCAs, QALs, QACs and private applicators easily earn, track and submit their DPR-approved continuing education units in one place. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's spons…
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Episode 1192 | October 9, 2025 | Molecular Filtration Helps Winemakers Reclaim Smoke-Tainted Wine
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On today's episode, amaea's Eric Uganecz discusses how molecular filtration technology can precisely remove smoke taint compounds while preserving a wine’s true flavor, color and value, giving affected winemakers a fighting chance in the market. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to…
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Episode 1191 | October 8, 2025 | How SIP Certified Vineyards Are Raising the Bar for Sustainability
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On today's episode, Vineyard Team's Beth Vukmanic discusses the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified program, how third-party verification builds consumer trust, and how innovative growers are leading the way with practical, science-based sustainability that delivers real results in the vineyard. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture …
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Blue Diamond Growers' Mel Machado provides updates on the 2025 almond harvest and the effects of recent rainstorms. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service …
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Episode 1188 | October 3, 2025 | Turning Food Waste into Opportunity is UC Davis’ Byproduct Database
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Ned Spang discusses a new database that maps crop byproducts, uses AI and economic data to uncover hidden value and creates win-win opportunities for growers, processors and the environment. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news.…
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Episode 1187 | October 2, 2025 | California Invests Over $28 Million to Make State a Global Ag Tech Hub
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On this week's MyAgLife in Technology episode, UC ANR Innovate's Hanif Houston discusses a new statewide program that will pilot technologies on research plots and commercial acreage while expanding training and workforce opportunities for growers statewide. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make i…
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On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission Executive Director Robert Verloop provides an industry update on the 2025 production forecast, Indian market and more. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free t…
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Episode 1185 | September 30, 2025 | Diamondback Moth Insecticide Resistance Continues to Challenge Growers
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On today's episode, UC Davis' Ian Grettenberger discusses why pesticide resistance for diamondback moth continues to be the biggest plague for cole crops like broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower and brussels sprouts. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please f…
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Episode 1184 | September 29, 2025 | University of California, Almond Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding for New Partnership
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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston discusses how UC ANR, UC Merced and Almond Board of California are leveraging a formal research agreement to bring cutting-edge technologies, regenerative practices and real-world almond solutions to California orchards. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture T…
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9/26/25 - MyAgLife Episode 259: Interview with Corteva Agriscience's Daniel Abruzzini on Protecting Young, Non-Bearing Tree Nut Orchards Against Nematodes
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Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Corteva Agriscience's Daniel Abruzzini to discuss how plant-parasitic nematodes impact young, non-bearing tree nut orchards and integrated management strategies, including how Salibro™ nematicide helps support early tree growth and long-term productivity.由MyAgLife
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. New Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/ Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblo…
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