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Ep 188Delaying Irrigation Offers Benefits in Walnuts and Almonds / West Coast Nut January 2021
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Ep 187Nurturing the Orchard Over Winter: Build Soil Carbon and Fertigate Early and Often with Phosphorus / West Coast Nut January 2021
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.

Ep 186Transpiration Uniformity as a Useful Metric for Tree Nut Growers / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by James McBride, Ph.D., Head of Science, Ceres Imaging.

Ep 185Should Wetlands Be Regulated Like Factories?: Increased Regulatory Permitting May Force Unreasonable Compliance / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition.

Ep 184Trap Crops in Pistachio: Unique Strategy Aims at Planting a Secondary Crop to Entice Insect Pests Away from Nut Crops / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Ep 183Creating the Optimum Compost: Proper Feedstocks and Treatment Are Essential for a Beneficial Blend / Organic Farmer December/January
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Editorial Assistant Intern Taylor Chalstrom.
Ep 182Assessing the Accuracy and Precision of Commercial Ag Laboratories / My Ag Life Episode 44
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Andre Biscaro, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor for Ventura County, to talk about soil chemical analysis and the accuracy and precision of commercial ag laboratories as it relates to these tests.

Ep 181Be Aggressive with Red Imported Fire Ants: Certain Irrigation Methods and Insecticides Make the Biggest Difference in Control in Almond Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.

Ep 180Regional Considerations for Pistachio Growers: Experts Discuss Some of the Considerations for Selecting a Site for Planting New Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Ep 179Planning for Spring Pest Management in Walnuts: Leaf-Out is the Time to Start Monitoring / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Ep 178Pests in Hemp: Crop and Yield Loss Still Being Assessed in this New Commodity / Organic Farmer December/January
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties.
Ep 177Boron-Resistant Rootstock Research in Almond / My Ag Life Episode 43
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor for Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties, to discuss boron-resistant rootstock research in almonds. Almonds are especially susceptible to effects of high-boron soil, and trees can be damaged by excessive amounts in the soil and water.

Ep 176AgTech: Putting Local Weather Data to Work in your Orchards / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Seth Hansen, PCA, CCA.

Ep 175Boron-Resistant Rootstock Research Shows Promise / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Kathy Coatney.

Ep 174Almond Grower Banks on Regenerative Almond Orchard Practices / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Danita Cahill.

Ep 173Considerations When Thinking About Transitioning to Certified Organic Production / Organic Farmer December/January
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Rex Dufour, NCAT/ATTRA.
Ep 172Planning for Spring Pest Management in Walnuts / My Ag Life Episode 42
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE area integrated pest management advisor in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties, to discuss planning for spring pest management in walnuts. Growers and managers need to be prepared with a plan for monitoring and suppressing populations before they cause economic damage to the crop.

Ep 171Late Blight Concerns in Pistachios: Spray Early in the Season or It Is Too Late / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Ep 170Tariffs and Trade Barriers - What to Expect in 2021 / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Cathy Merlo.

Ep 169Making the Most of Soil, Leaf and Water Sampling / West Coast Nut December 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Ep 168The Science Behind Regenerative Farming: Soil Health and Biodiversity Come First, Yield and Profit Will Follow / Organic Farmer December/January
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by contributing writer Danita Cahill.
Ep 167Getting the Most Out of Your Navel Orangeworm Program / My Ag Life Episode 40
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with independent PCA Carla Youngblood and tree nut grower Chris Wylie to get a unique perspective on best management practices for navel orangeworm.
Ep 166Nematode Research and Prevention with TriCal Diagnostics - Part 2 / My Ag Life Episode 41
Jason Scott talks with TriCal Diagnostics' Kristi Sanchez, Ph.D., Senior Researcher and nematologist, about nematode research and preventative steps growers can take to identify and minimize nematode infestation and other soil pathogens.

Ep 165Why You Should Choose a Certified Crop Advisor / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Jerome Pier, Ph.D., CCA, PCA.

Ep 164Anthracnose in Pistachios: Right Conditions Could Lead to Yield Loss in Newer Cultivars / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Ep 163Updating Hazelnut Nutrition Guidelines for New Varieties: Tending Non - structural Carbohydrates in Hazelnut Trees for Maximum Growth and Yield / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Danita Cahill.

Ep 162Update on Potential Insect Vectors of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus in California Vineyards / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Houston Wilson et. al., Asst. UCCE Specialist, Dept. of Entomology, UC Riverside.
Ep 1612021 Almond Pollination Outlook: Economic Outlook and Other Considerations: Series of Natural Disasters May Impact Pollination Supplies for Coming Season / West Coast Nut November 2020
Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Brittney Goodrich, Asst. UCCE Specialist with the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, to discuss the economic outlook for the 2021 almond pollination season.

Ep 160Whole - Orchard Recycling in Almond : Early Nitrogen Fertilization is Important on First - Year, Second - Generation Trees / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Brent Holtz et al., UCCE County Director and Farm Advisor, San Joaquin county.

Ep 159New Ag Employer Legislation for COVID - 19: Policies and Practices Will Be Required to Comply with New Laws / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Theresa Kiehn, acting President and CEO, AgSafe.

Ep 158Supplemental Pollination: Almond Trials Continue to Explore Supplemental Pollen Applications by Drones and Electrostatic Sprayers / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Vicky Boyd.

Ep 157Nutrient Management and Crop Disease Prevention: Proper Supply of Essential Elements Increases Plant Strength / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by contributing writer Eryn Wingate, CCA, Tri-Tech Ag Products.
Ep 156Governor Newsom Responds to Devastating Wildfires: Can Agriculture Survive His Response? / My Ag Life Episode 38
Jason Scott sits down with Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, to discuss new air legislation that can have big impacts on the California tree nut industry.

Ep 1552021 Almond Pollination Outlook: Economic Outlook and Other Considerations / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Assistant UCCE Specialist Brittney K. Goodrich, UC Davis, and USDA-NIFA Postdoctoral Fellow Jennie L. Durant, UC Davis and University of Oregon.

Ep 154Main Fungal Canker Diseases Affecting California Almonds / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Assistant UCCE Specialist Florent P. Trouillas, UC Davis.

Ep 153Nutrient Tie-Up and Overload: Overapplying Nutrients and Soil Amendments is a Common Grower Mistake / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.

Ep 152Ultraviolet-C Light and Robotics for Autonomous Control of Strawberry Diseases, Insects and Mites / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020
Listen to this article by Research Horticulturist/Lead Scientist Fumiomi Takeda, Ph.D., USDA-ARS, et al.
Ep 151Important Workplace Regulations to Be Prepared for Now and Beyond / My Ag Life Episode 37
Jason Scott sits down with AgSafe’s new acting CEO and President Theresa Kiehn to discuss work place regulations on the horizon and how the nonprofit provides training and education to the industry.
Ep 1502020 United We Stand California Tree Nut Conference Overview / My Ag Life Episode 36
On this episode, Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Jason Scott, CEO and publisher of JCS Marketing Inc. and West Coast Nut magazine, to discuss the upcoming 2020 United We Stand California Tree Nut Conference on Nov. 20.

Ep 149Consider Alternative Rootstocks for a More Profitable Almond Orchard / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Roger Duncan, UCCE, Stanislaus County.

Ep 148Crown Gall a Vexing Issue for Walnut Growers: Resulting Rootstock Damage Can Subject Trees to Future Damage / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by contributing writer Mitch Lies.

Ep 147Information to Help Make Irrigation Decisions in Orchards: Gather Resources and Information from 2020 Season to Make an Irrigation Plan for Next Year / West Coast Nut November 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Allan Fulton, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources, Emeritus Advisor.

Ep 146Fusarium Wilt of Tomato Race 3: New Management Options and Research into this Damaging Soil - Borne Wilt Disease / Progressive Crop Consultant November/December 2020
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by Kelley Paugh and Cassandra Swett, Vegetable Crop Pathology, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis.

Ep 145Getting Started with a Hemp Operation: Processes and Regulations for New Hemp Growers / Organic Farmer October/November 2020
Listen to this article from Organic Farmer by Contributing Writer Danita Cahill.

Ep 144A New Look at Drying Harvested Almonds and Walnuts: Emerging Infrared Technology / West Coast Nut October 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.

Ep 143No “One Size Fits All” for Soil Nutrition: Consultants and Growers Must Work Together to Find a Tailored Solution / West Coast Nut October 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Contributing Writer Rich Kreps, CCA, SSp.
Ep 142Postharvest Orchard Considerations : Orchard Sanitation and Review of Past Practices are Critical for Winter Preparation / Mid-Month Newsletter October 2020
Listen to this article from our Mid-Month Newsletter by Associate Editor Cecilia Parsons.
Ep 141Nematode Research and Prevention with TriCal Diagnostics / My Ag Life Episode 34
Jason Scott sits down with TriCal Diagnostics' Kristi Sanchez, PhD., Senior Researcher and nematologist, and Steve Koike, Director and plant pathologist, to discuss nematode research and preventative steps growers can take to identify and minimize nematode infestation.
Ep 140UCCE Short Course: Upcoming Advances in Pistachio Production / My Ag Life Episode 35
Jason Scott discusses UCCE’s short course on Upcoming Advances in Pistachio Production with Phoebe Gordon, UCCE farm advisor for Madera and Merced counties. The courses will take place in November over six half-days and will cover topics including field preparation and planting, pest management and nutrition. For more information or registration go to https://ucanr.edu/sites/PistachioShortCourse/.

Ep 139The Role of Irrigation Technology in Your Future Orchard / West Coast Nut October 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Almond Board of California.