Demonstrating Efficient N Fertilizer Management in Practices in California Wheat

Thursday, April 28, 2022, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Rominger Brothers Farms

~28519 Co. Rd 29 (between Co Rd 88 and 89), Winters, CA

GPS: 38.591652, -121.981438

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8:40 a.m.               Registration, light refreshments

9:00 a.m.               Welcome and Introduction

                              Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano

9:05 a.m.               Principles of N fertilizer use in California small grains

Mark Lundy, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Davis

9:15 a.m.               Informed decision making and the effective use of N-rich reference zones

                              Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano

9:30 a.m.              Overview of tools and technologies available for assessing N status of crops

                              Taylor Nelsen, Assistant Specialist, UC Davis

9:45 a.m.              Soil nitrate quick test and data interpretation

Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba, and Colusa

10:00 a.m.            Case Studies: Implementation of nitrogen management techniques;

interpretation of site-specific conditions and real-time measurements using UC Nitrogen Management Webtool.

Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano

Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba, and Colusa

Mark Lundy, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Davis

10:20 a.m.            Grower / CCA forum, survey, feedback, site tour, and discussion

11:00 a.m.            Lunch and Adjourn

CE Credits

CCA: 2 (pending)

Cures: 2 (pending)

Nitrogen rich reference zones