On this week's Walnut Wednesday episode, we hear updated chemical control options for walnut scale. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new method of using a polymer molecule for reducing sediment and sediment-bound pesticides and nutrients in irrigation runoff.

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On today's episode, we hear key differences between living and nonliving biological pesticide products. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks to Curtis Garner, co-founder of Verdant Robotics, about their tow-behind implement that uses computer vision and machine learning to identify and target weeds for herbicide applications.

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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Almond Board's Josette Lewis discuss current research focused on different ways almond hulls and shells are being used. Additionally, Vicky Boyd reports on an autonomous cart that aids fruit pickers from the FIRA-USA Ag Robotics conference in Fresno.

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On today's episode, we hear about the importance of soil health when establishing a crop early in its life cycle.

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On this week's Tech Thursday episode, we hear about a new approach to production of nitrogen fertilizers by using local, renewable energy technologies to remove the method’s long-standing carbon footprint. 

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In this week's Walnut Wednesday segment, UCCE's Katherine Jarvis-Shean discusses winter chill in walnut and the reality that warmer winters are here to stay. 

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On this week's MyAgLife in Citrus episode, California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer recaps some of the many issues discussed between CCM board members, Congress and USDA during their successful trip to Washington D.C. Additionally, Vicky Boyd talks with Creamer on the upcoming navel orange and mandarin seasons, which are expected to be larger than last year. 

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On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, Ph.D. candidate and incoming UCCE Farm Advisor Ellie Andrews discusses new findings showing that almond hulls and shells release potassium into the soil when they are surface applied as organic matter amendments in the orchard.

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On today's show, we hear from UCCE Weed Specialist Brad Hanson about rimsulfuron's new Special Local Needs label for use on tomato broomrape.

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On today's episode, we hear about growers receiving financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on a new tool designed to allow agricultural professionals and others to assess a farm's habitat and to find opportunities to better support beneficial birds with native plantings.

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