SJC and Delta Field Crops

We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 1st. The soil type at the trial location was well-drained (Dinuba and Hanford sandy loams, Tujunga loamy sand, Fig.

This is a reminder that UC Cooperative Extension will host the SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206).

UC Cooperative Extension will host the SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206).

Delta rice acreage has been steadily increasing, and yields are comparable with the statewide average. I estimate that acreage approached, if not exceeded, 15,000 acres in 2024. This article is my seasonal update on UCCE Delta rice research and observations. Table 1. Rice acreage and yield.

Results for the 2024 UCCE Delta field corn variety trial are now available. The trial took place on Tyler Island in Sacramento County. The trial was planted on April 26 and included nine varieties submitted by seed companies and two by the cooperating grower.