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In this edition: California orchard and vineyard trials separate johnsongrass timing effects from rainfall effects; New UC guidance explains redwood survival and working-forest recovery tradeoffs. Plus two brief agricultural updates. AI-generated host voices; AI-assisted script. This episode uses AI-generated voices and an AI-assisted script.

A shorter edition with verified agriculture news and updates. AI-generated host voices; AI-assisted script. This episode uses AI-generated voices and an AI-assisted script.

This episode uses AI-generated voices and an AI-assisted script.

In this edition: Diverging Sentiment Among U.S. Corn and Soybean Producers Highlights Concerns Over Input Costs and Economic Outlook; Balancing Risk and Incentives in Nitrogen Management: Insights from EQIP and Yield Response Modeling; USDA Schedules November Referendum on Amendment to California Almond Marketing Order to Authorize Borrowing Authority. Plus two brief agricultural updates. AI-generated host voices; AI-assisted script. This episode uses AI-generated voices and an AI-assisted script.

The October 19, 2026 MyAgLife Daily News Report covers UC research on invasive weeds, funding for a Fresno County agricultural laboratory, national farm lending and food-price trends, and USDA’s proposed extension of its local food directory information collection. This episode uses AI-generated voices and an AI-assisted script.

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 AgricultureThank 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://americanpistachios.org/growing-and-harvesting/sustainabilityNew Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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://americanpistachios.org/growing-and-harvesting/sustainabilityNew Age Ag Service - https://www.newageagservices.com/Farmblox - https://myaglife.com/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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 website. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

On today's episode, Lorrie Boyer covers today's top California and national ag news. Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/

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 AgricultureThank 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/farmblox/