- Author: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension will host a Field Crops meeting this Friday, January 9th from 8:30am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206). The agenda is as follows:
8:30am Doors open, sign-in, light refreshments, and distribute handouts
8:45am Welcome, Introduction, and Survey: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE, San Joaquin/Delta Counties
9:00am Seed Treatments for Wireworm Control in Field Corn: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE, San Joaquin/Delta Counties
9:20am In-Field Diagnostic Tools for Adaptive N Management in Wheat: Mark Lundy, UCCE, Colusa/Sutter/Yuba Counties
9:40am Herbicide Options in Small Grains: Steve Wright, UCCE, Tulare/Kings Counties
10:00am Water Use and Variety Selection in Sorghum: Bob Hutmacher, UCCE Specialist, West Side Research and Extension Center
10:20am BREAK
10:40am Salinity Management in Alfalfa Fields: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE San Joaquin/Delta Counties
11:00am Alfalfa Weed Control Update: Mick Canevari, UCCE Emeritus, San Joaquin County
11:20am Management of Aphids in Alfalfa: Larry Godfrey, UCCE Specialist, UC Davis
11:40am Wrap-up and evaluations
CCA (2.5 credits) and DPR (1.5 credits) continuing education will be available. Our programs are open to all potential participants. If you require special accommodations, please contact UCCE San Joaquin County at 209-953-6100. Thank you, and hope to see you at the meeting.