The MyAgLife Podcast

The MyAgLife Podcast is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc., the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant and Grape & Wine Magazine. Our podcast will bring you exclusive interviews with industry professionals and more on a variety of production ag topics!

The MyAgLife Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 487 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The MyAgLife Podcast, a education show with 487 episodes published.

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  Episode #486

  9-4-26: MyAgLife Episode 279: CCC Speaker Preview: Fred Nichols on Nematodes and Closing the In-Season Management Gap

  Sep 4, 202620 min

  Nematodes are a costly challenge for California agriculture, and management options after planting can be limited. In this Crop Consultant Conference speaker preview, Fred Nichols of Huma joins MyAgLife to discuss the limitations of traditional fumigation, the need for in-season nematode management tools and what new approaches could mean for growers and crop consultants. Nichols will present “Knock Out Nematodes” at the 2026 Crop Consultant Conference, Sept. 23-24 in Visalia.

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  Episode #485

  8-28-26: MyAgLife Episode 278: Agri-Marketing Summit Preview: Building Trust in the Age of AI with Pat Pattison

  Aug 28, 202622 min

  On this episode of the MyAgLife podcast, Kristin Platts talks with television host, producer and former Disney executive Pat Pattison for a preview of his upcoming presentation, "Building Trust at Scale," at the 2026 Innovating California Agri-Marketing Summit. Pattison discusses why authentic human storytelling matters even more as AI reshapes marketing, the value of putting a recognizable person behind a brand and why he considers this a "golden age of marketing." He also shares his thoughts on taking creative risks, finding mentors and telling agriculture's stories to audiences beyond the industry. Hear more from Pattison at the Innovating California Agri-Marketing Summit, Sept. 22 in Visalia. Learn more about the Agri-Marketing Summit and register: https://jcsmarketinginc.com/ams-attendees/ Learn more about Pat: https://patpattison.net/

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  Episode #483

  8-14-26: Episode 276: Botanical Crop Protection and the Future of California IPM with Dr. Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui

  Aug 14, 202617 min

  As California agriculture continues moving toward more integrated and sustainable pest management, growers and crop consultants are looking for tools that provide flexibility without sacrificing performance. In this Crop Consultant Conference speaker preview, Kristin Platts visits with Dr. Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui, director of R&D and product innovations at AgroPlantae, to discuss where botanical crop protection fits within modern California IPM programs. They explore the challenges growers face, how botanical products can complement existing management strategies, and what attendees can expect from his upcoming conference presentation. Dr. Siddiqui will present "Botanical Crop Protection in Modern California IPM: From California's SPM Direction to Practical Program Fit" during the 2026 Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia. See the full lineup and register here: https://jcsmarketinginc.com/ccc-attendees/

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  Episode #482

  MyAgLife Episode 275: July 31, 2026 — John Mueller on Improving Fumigation Performance Through Science, Data and Technology

  Jul 31, 20265 min

  John Mueller of The Fumigation Company discusses the science behind effective post-harvest fumigation and why data, technology and verification are becoming increasingly important for the industry. He shares common mistakes that can reduce treatment performance, explains how connected monitoring devices are improving efficacy, and offers practical advice for applicators looking to achieve more consistent results. This interview was recorded live from a recent Fumigation Summit hosted by Western Tree Nut Association and Cardinal Professional Products in Modesto.

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  Episode #481

  MyAgLife Episode 274: July 24, 2026 — Geoff Vanden Heuvel on the Water Blueprint and Building a Unified Voice for the San Joaquin Valley

  Jul 24, 20268 min

  What happens when an entire region realizes it can no longer solve its water challenges alone? In this episode, Geoff Vanden Heuvel explains the origins of the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley, a collaborative effort bringing together water agencies, commodity groups, local governments and other stakeholders to develop a unified strategy for California's agricultural future. He discusses SGMA's impact, the need for regional cooperation, infrastructure investments and why building consensus may be just as important as building new water projects.

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