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Episode 23: Irrigation Efficiency with Kirk Pumphrey
Season 1 Episode 23
Kirk Pumphrey grows 160 acres of almonds on Westwind Farms in Yolo County. He has been on a seven-year journey to finetune his operation, especially …
4 years ago
Almond Byte, April 2022: Australia/India deal, Logistics Update, EU Pauses Sustainable Strategy
Season 1 Episode 1
Australia and India ink new Trade Agreement
It has been in the works for a long time, but it appears
Australia and India have finally concluded their E…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 22: Fertilizer Strategies with Devin Clarke
Season 1 Episode 22
Devin Clarke has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to crop fertility, and is conducting some interesting trials at YARA’s Incubator Farm. The farm …
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 21: Transportation Challenges with Darren Rigg
Season 1 Episode 21
Darren Rigg is a field buyer and sales representative for Minturn Nut Company and a member of the Almond Board of California Board of Directors. Rig…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 20: New Orchard Ideas and Funding Sources with Alec Earle
Season 1 Episode 20
In this episode we visit with almond grower and retired Air Force officer Alec Earle. Alec and his wife each spent over 30 years in the Air Force, fi…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 19: Sharing Your Story on National Almond Day With Jenny Holtermann
Season 1 Episode 19
This National Almond Day episode travels down to Shafter, California to chat with 4th generation California farmer Jenny Holtermann, who some of you …
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 18: Evaluating and Adapting Your Integrated Pest Management Program with Justin Nay
Season 1 Episode 18
In today’s episode, independent PCA and crop consultant, Justin Nay, shares advice and experience for your almond orchard’s integrated pest managemen…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 17: The Agronomics and Economics of Whole Orchard Recycling and Cover Crops with Carl Evers and Jeremy Olday of AgIS Capital
Season 1 Episode 17
In today’s episode we visit with Carl Evers and Jeremy Olday of AgIS Capital. AgIS Capital is an employee-owned management firm that invests in farml…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 16: Orchard Experiments and Lessons from a Field Representative with Donny Hicks
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode we visit with almond grower and Hughson Nut Field Representative Donny Hicks. Donny manages a small 18-acre orchard, which helps him …
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 15: Fertilizer, Farming, and the Almond Leadership Program with Kyle McClintock
Season 1 Episode 15
In this episode we visit with Kyle McClintock. Kyle is the vice president and general manager of San Joaquin Fertilizer. He is also an almond grower …
4 years, 6 months ago