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UC Dry Bean Research and Information

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026

By Nicholas E Clark

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row CropsTwo opportunities, no cost to register and attend!Earn continuing education credits for CCA and INMTP, 3 hours each.Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda and…

UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

2026 CA Dry Bean Advisory Board Request for Proposals

January 20, 2026

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

This article describes the CDBAB proposal request process.

Field Day Tour Stop

2025 Kearney Alfalfa, Forage and Field Crops Field Day - September 18, 2025

August 20, 2025

By Nicholas E Clark, Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles, Jackie Atim

The annual Kearney Alfalfa, Forage and Field Crops Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025.The field day is taking place in its traditional location of the UC Kearney Agriculture Research and Experiment Center at 9240 S. Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA 93648.This half-day meeting is free to…

Blackeye bean plants

UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

2025 UC Dry Bean Field Day Handouts

August 19, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

Handouts from the UC Dry Bean Field Day are now available.

2024 UC Davis cowpea variety trial

UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

2025 UC Dry Bean Field Day

July 11, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

This article provides information about the upcoming 2025 UC Dry Bean Field Day.

UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

Proposed Major Amendments to the California Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program

June 23, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

Grower and handler votes are requested by July 2 for proposed amendments to the CA Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program.

2024 Davis Blackeye Variety Evaluation

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2024 Blackeye Bean Variety Evaluation - Davis Trial

May 21, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

This article summarizes the 2024 blackeye variety trial that took place on the UC Davis campus.

Lima beans

UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

UC Dry Bean Field Day: Save the Date!

May 16, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

Please save the date for the annual UC Dry Bean Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on dry bean research and management. When: Thursday, August 14th in the morning hoursWhere: UC Davis campus Who should attend: California growers, consultants, plant breeders, and…

Blackeye bean variety trial in Stanislaus County.

2024 Blackeye Bean Regional Variety Trial Results

May 5, 2025

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

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), and the soil…

April 2, 2025, CDFA Public Hearing on CA Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program Continuation, Amendment

March 27, 2025

By Nicholas E Clark

The CDFA is holding a public hearing on whether or not the CA Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program should continue. This is a normal hearing which occurs every five years. Additionally, the CA Dry Bean Advisory Board is requesting testimony about amendments to the CA Dry Bean and Marketing Program…

2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

August 20, 2024

By Nicholas E Clark

No cost to attend! All are welcome. To view the agenda, click or follow this link: https://ucanr.edu/sites/kingscounty/files/401843.pdf Pre-registration helps us plan lunch. To register, click or follow this link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

August 20, 2024

By Nicholas E Clark

No cost to attend! All are welcome. This year's agenda features multiple presentations covering UC efforts to improve dry bean varieties. To view the agenda, click or follow this link: https://ucanr.edu/sites/kingscounty/files/401656.pdf Pre-registration helps us plan lunch.

Fig. 1 Garbanzos at flowering.

2024 Garbanzo Bean Variety Evaluation in San Joaquin County

August 16, 2024

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

In 2024, UCCE began evaluating garbanzo varieties in Central Valley regional trials. In a San Joaquin County commercial field, we evaluated six advanced lines from the UC Davis garbanzo breeding program and two standard varieties (UC 27 and Sutter).

Reminder: 2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day

August 9, 2024

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

We hope to see you next Thursday at the Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:45am. The field day will begin at the Agronomy Field Headquarters (2400 Hutchison Drive) on the UC Davis campus.

2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day

July 14, 2024

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:45am. The field day will begin at the Agronomy Field Headquarters (2400 Hutchison Drive) on the UC Davis campus.

UC Dry Bean Field Day on August 15, 2024

June 21, 2024

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

Please save the date for the annual UC Dry Bean Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on dry bean research and management.

UC FIELD DAY: Cool Season Cropping Systems in the San Joaquin Valley

March 26, 2024

By Nicholas E Clark, Mark E Lundy

FREE to Attend. REGISTRATION requested. Please register HERE.

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Ascochyta Blight of Garbanzo Detected in Five Points/Lemoore Area of Fresno and Kings Counties. What Now?

February 28, 2024

By Nicholas E Clark

Between 22 and 27 Feb, Ascochyta blight in garbanzo beans was detected in the Five Points/Lemoore area. This disease has potential to cause economic damage, is favored by wet conditions and moderate temperatures, and rain is in the forecast for Friday, March 1st and Sunday, March 3rd.

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2023 Blackeye Bean Variety Evaluation

February 16, 2024

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. The season began with cool and wet spring conditions, which lasted through the month of June and delayed planting. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 7th.

Request for Research Proposals for 2024 Now Open: CA Dry Bean Advisory Board

December 12, 2023

By Nicholas E Clark, Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

The California Dry Bean Advisory Board (CDBAB) is requesting applied research proposals for 2024. This commodity-based research request is sponsored by the California Dry Bean Marketing Order, under the guidance of CDFA (CA Dept Food & Ag).

Our purpose is to provide an on-line repository of agronomic information about California grain legumes, specifically dry beans. We deliver up-to-date and research-based guidelines and information on dry bean crop management and production to California's growers, researchers, and industry professionals.

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