- Author: Mark E Lundy
The 2022 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field Day will be held:
May 17th, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
with tours of Small Grains Breeding plots to follow in the afternoon
LOCATION: Department of Plant Sciences Field Facility, UC Davis
(2400 Hutchison Dr, Davis CA 38.5390, -121.7800)
- Author: Mark E Lundy
Join us at two upcoming field days to discuss on-farm utilization of N-rich reference zones, soil nitrate quick tests, and UC web tools for improved N management in California small grains.
The first event is next Wednesday, 4/20/22 from 9:30am – 12:00pm in Kings County at Hansen Ranches (35.999608, -119.621063; 1.25 mi E. of 10th Ave. and 1.5 mi S. of Redding Ave). Full...
- Author: Mark E Lundy
We are excited to announce upcoming field events hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension:
Demonstrating Efficient N Fertilizer Management in Practices in California Wheat
On-farm field day in Kings County: Wednesday April 20th 2022, 9:30AM – 12PM.
On-farm field day in Yolo County: Thursday April 28th 2022, 8:45 – 10:45.
UC Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field Day
UC Davis Plant Sciences Field Facilities: Tuesday May 17th 2022
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- Author: Mark E Lundy
If you're planning to attend the World Ag Exp in Tulare this week, be sure to stop by Seminar Trailer 2 between 1-3 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday to catch the UC Dairy Series.
Talks will include presentations on water and nutrient management for forage crops (full agenda here), including information about maximizing water productivity from winter cereals in the face of increasing drought and regulations on water use. This "Water-wise Dairying" session will take place...
- Author: Mark E Lundy
We're off to a good start to the rainfall year! As farmers begin to turn attention to fall-planted small grains, be sure to check out UC's extension resources on the UC Small Grains Research and Information Center and the associated UC Small Grains Blog. Resources include the following:
The California Weather Web-Tool provides site-specific precipitation and temperature data for customizable date ranges and includes 10-year averages and a 10-day forecast. Read...