MyAgLife Daily News Report

MyAgLife Daily News Report

Daily regional and national news for your life in ag.

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May 20, 2025 24 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 
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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
 
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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.

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