Sarah E. Light

Agronomy Farm Advisor

Sutter-Yuba UC Cooperative Extension
142A Garden Highway
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-7515
selight@ucanr.edu

http://cesutter.ucanr.edu

http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/SacramentoValleyFieldCrops/

Also in:
Colusa County

Education

M.S. Soil Science, Oregon State University. 2016

M.S. Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University. 2016

B.A. Latin American Studies, Brandeis University. 2005

Specialty

Alfalfa/Hay, Beans, Wheat, Corn, Sorghum, Sunflower, Safflower, Hemp, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Agronomy, Annual Cropping Systems in the Sacramento Valley.

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

Santiago, S; Light, SE; Clark, NE; Wang, Z; Mathesius, K & Geisseler (2022). Seasonal Net Nitrogen Mineralization in the Topsoil of Subsurface Drip Irrigated Fields. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. August.
Light, SE; Sullivan, DM; Horneck, DA (2022). Timing of potassium chloride application effect on soil and potato uptake of chloride. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. Crop Science Society of America and American Society of Agronomy. June 24. https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/agg2.20301
Light, SE; Hanson, B (2021). Herbicide Symptoms on Hemp. UC ANR Publications. 8689. May. https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8689.pdf
Mitchell, JP; Shrestha, A; Epstein, L; Dahlberg, A; Ghexxehei, T; Araya, S; Ricther, B: Kaur; Henry, P; Munk, DS; Light, S; Bottens, M; Zaccaria, D (2021). No-tillage sorghum and garbanzo yields match or exceed standard tillage yields. California Agriculture. September 30.
Huynh, BL; Duong, T; Clark, N; Long, R; Light, S; Dahlquist-Willard, RM; Ehlers, JD; Close, T; Roberts, PA (2021). Registration of aphid-resistant ‘California Blackeye 77’ cowpea. Journal of Plant Registrations. Crop Science Society of America. 1-8. April 5.
Kanter, J; Clark, NE; Lundy, M; Koundinya, V; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Long, R; Light, SE; Brim-Deforest, WB; Linquist, B; Putnam, D (2021). Top management challenges and concerns for agronomic crop production in California: Identifying critical issues for extension through needs assessment. Agronomy Journal. 1-17.
Xue, J; Bali, KM; Light, SE; Hessels, T; Kisekkaa, I (2020). Evaluation of remote sensing-based evapotranspiration models against surface renewal in almonds, tomatoes and maize. Agricultural Water Management. 238. April 20.
Phillips, C; Light, S; Lindsey, A; Wanzek, TA; Meyer, KM; Trippe, K (2020). Preliminary evaluation of a decision support tool for biochar amendment. Biochar. Springer. Published online. February 19.
Phillips, CL; Light, SE; Gollany, HT; Chiu, S; Wanzek, T; Meyer, K; Trippe, KM (2019). Can biochar conserve water in Oregon agricultural soils? Soil & Tillage Research. 198. November 28.
RF, Long; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Mathesius, K; Bali, K; Light, S; Galla, M; Mueller, S; Fulton, A; Clark, N; Meyer, RD (2019). Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Production in California. ANR Publication.D. Putnam. Davis, Ca, UCANR. 8634. January. https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8634.pdf
Long, RF; Gulya, T; Light, SE; Bali, K; Mathesius, K; Meyer, RD (2019). Sunflower Hybrid Seed Production in California. UCANR Publication. 8638. March. https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8638.pdf

Non-Peer Reviewed

Light, SE (2023). Cover Crops and Winter Weed Management: Considerations for Annual Rotations. UC Weed Science Block. August 14. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=57614
Light, SE (2023). Cover Crops and Winter Weed Management: Considerations for Annual Rotations. UC Weed Science Blog. August 14. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=57614
Williams, S; Light, S; Doran, M; Macon, D; Brewer, K; Cheong, S; Neill, F; Chandler, C; Hoffman, O; Scow, K; Pires, AFA; Gaudin, ACM (2023). Grazing Cover Crops in Annual Cropping Systems. March. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/382775.pdf
Light, SE (2023). Hedgerows Can Enhance Bee Abundance, Beneficial Insects, Pest Control, and Pollination Services. Crop Talk. Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau. 17:9. July. https://www.ysfarmbureau.com/_files/ugd/d31d33_1147a1581b0341c683548ace9fa0da9d.pdf
Light, SE; Long, RF; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Lundy, M; Clark, N; Brim-DeForest, W (2023). How do I know the status of my wheat crop after heavy geese damage? UC Weed Science Blog. February 10. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/smallgrains/index.cfm?tagname=@agric
Clark, NE; Galdi, G; Getts, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, SE; Mathesius, K; Lundy, M (2023). Improved Small Grain Nitrogen Use Efficiency With California Site-Specific Decision Support. Western Nutrient Management Conference. March. https://www.westernnutrientmanagement.org/files/WNMC_2023_Proceedings.pdf
Akin, CM; Light, SE (2023). Now is the Time to Start Planning Your Winter Cover Crops. Crop Talk. 17:11. August. https://www.ysfarmbureau.com/_files/ugd/d31d33_a75ff2feac97431ab523f99cf932ec15.pdf
Lloyd, M; Light, SE (2023). The Costs and Benefits of Growing a Cover Crop in an Annual Rotation in the Lower Sacramento Valley. Progressive Crop Consultant. 8:3. May/June.
Light, SE; Akin, CM (2023). The Western Cover Crops Council: Engaging Collaborators in the Southwest Region. UCANR Statewide Conference. April 24.
Light, SE; Bruno, E; Lloyd, M (2023). UCCE Resources on the Economics of Cover Cropping in Annual Rotations. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. 14. July.
Light, SE; Smither-Kopperl, M; Johnson, T (2023). Western Cover Crops Council: Engaging Farmers in Conservation. California Association of Resource Conservation Districts. March.
Lundy, M; Nelson, T; Clark, N; Galdi, G; Getts, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K. (2022). Achieving Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in California Wheat. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2022_proceedings.pdf
Light, SE; Williams, S (2022). Cover Crops and Winter Weed Management: Considerations for Annual Rotations in Wet and Dry Years. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newletter. July. https://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes94090.pdf
Light, S (2022). Cover crops and winter weed management: considerations for annual rotations in wet and dry years. CAPCA Adviser. 25:4, 46-50. August. https://capca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-08-ADVISER-Aug2022_LOW.pdf
Geisseler, D; Parikh, S; Clark, N; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K; Wilson, R. (2022). Development of site-specific nitrogen fertilization recommendations for annual crops. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2022_proceedings.pdf
Light, S; Lloyd, M; Berris, H; Stewart, D; Goodrich, B. (2022). Estimate Costs for a Winter Cover Crop in an Annual Rotation. Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at University of California, Davis. September. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/pub/2022/09/28/2022covercropsbenefits.pdf
Light, SE (2022). Evaluation of Cover Crops on Soil Moisture Dynamics - 2022 Annual Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. August.
Light, S; Horwath, W; Koch, G; Mitchell, J; Suares Romero, V; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2022). Evaluation of Two Rates of Legume Winter Cover Crop on Soil Function in the Central Valley of California, USA. World Congress of Soil Science Proceedings. https://22wcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Poster-Book-of-abstracts-31.07.22.pdf
Light, SE (2022). Evaluation of Winter Cover Crop Species for their Ability to Mitigate Soil Compaction - 2022 Annual Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. August.
Long, R; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Schmidt, R; Putnam, D (2022). Healthy soils for healthy alfalfa stands—what are the strategies. UC ANR Alfalfa & Forage News. July 14. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=53518
Light, S; Al-Khatib, K; Long, RF (2022). Herbicide Damage to Baby Lima Beans Planted Prior to a Cold Spell. UC Dry Bean Blog. August 12. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=54951
Light, S; Hanson, B (2022). Herbicide Drift in Hemp. California Weed Science Society Proceedings. January. https://www.cwss.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Complete-Proceedings-Final-2022.pdf
Light, SE; Chalstrom, T. (2022). My Ag Life: Accurate Estimation for Winter Cover Crop Management. JCS Marketing. Episode 450. October 27.
Light, SE; Chalstrom, T. (2022). My Ag Life: Cover Crop Events and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. JCS Marketing. February 11.
Hutmacher, R; Putnam, D; Light, S; Clark, C; Geisseler, D; Hotz, M; Koch, G; Angeles, J; DeBen, C. (2022). Nitrogen Response of Industrial Hemp Cultivars Grosn for CBD, Essential Oils. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2022_proceedings.pdf
Light, SE (2022). Project Summary: Summer Cover Crop Performance in the Sacramento Valley - 2022. September. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/373352.pdf
Light, SE (2022). Project Summary: Winter Cover Crop Performance in the Sacramento Valley in a Drought Year (2020-2021). January. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/362688.pdf
Light, SE; Long, RF; Akin, CM (2022). The Effect of Almond Shell Mulch on Productivity of Established Alfalfa Fields. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 13. December. https://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes95712.pdf
Light, S.; Cisneros-Aguilar, A.; Giang, D.; Matheisus, K.; Nelson, T.; Leinfelder-Miles, M.; Lundy, M. (2022). Video: Test Rapido de Nitratos en Suelo (doblado en Espanol).S. Light. June.
Light, SE (2022). Winter Cover Crop Performance in a Drought Year. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newletter. January. https://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes91779.pdf
Light, S; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2022). Winter Cover Crops in Annual Rotations. Progressive Crop Consultant. JCS Marketing. 7:5, 24-27. July/August. https://progressivecrop.com/magazine-archive/july-august-2022/
Lundy, M; Nelson, T; Clark, N; Galdi, G; Getts, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K. (2021). Achieving Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in California Wheat. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2021_proceedings_10222021.pdfAchieving Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in California Wheat
Roberts, PA; Huynh, BL; Clark, NE; Matthews, WC: Light; Long, R (2021). Blackeye Varietal Improvement - 2020 Progress Report. California Dry Bean Advisory Board. February.
Roberts, PA; Huynh, BL; Clark, NE; Matthews, WC; Light, SE; Long, RF (2021). Blackeye Varietal Improvement - 2021 Progress Report. University of California Dry Bean Research 2021 Progress Report. California Dry Bean Advisory Board.
Light, S; Harper, E (2021). Building an Interagency Collaboration to Increase Soil Health Outreach. Soil Science Society of America—Agronomy Society of America—Crop Science Society of America. Annual Meeting Proceedings.
Geisseler, D; Parikh, S; Clark, N; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K; Wilson, R. (2021). Development of site-specific nitrogen fertilization recommendations for annual crops. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2021_proceedings_10222021.pdf
Light, SE (2021). Evaluation of Cover Crops on Soil Moisture Dynamics - 2021 Annual Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. July.
Light, SE (2021). Evaluation of Winter Cover Crop Species for their Ability to Mitigate Soil Compaction - 2021 Annual Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. July.
Long, R; Light, S; Baldwin, R; Putnam, DH (2021). Geese Damage to Small Grain Fields. UC Small Grains Blog. February 22. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=45927
Light, SE; Gordon, P (2021). Growing the Valley Podcast: Soil Health.P. Gordon. April 20th.
Light, S; Hanson, B (2021). Herbicide Damage Symptoms on Hemp. CWSS Research Update and News. California Weed Science Society. 15:2, 2-5. October. https://www.cwss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CWSS_Research_Update-October-2021.pdf
Light, S (2021). Implementing Nitrogen Rich Reference Zones to Inform In-season N Fertilization in Small Grains. Crop Talk. Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau. 16:11. September. https://issuu.com/yuba-sutterfarmbureau/docs/99459_ysfb_crop_talk_volume_15_no_11_digital
Mitchell, J; Stoddard, S; Lenfelder-Miles, M; Aegerter, B; Light, S; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2021). Multisite demonstration of conservation management practices for soil health and GHG emissions reduction - Final Project Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. April.
Light, SE; Chalstrom, T (2021). My Ag Life: Pests In Hemp. JCS Marketing. Episode 49. January 28.
Lundy, ME; Nelsen, T; Clark, N; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Mathesius, K; Light, S; Galdi, GC; Getts, T (2021). New Tools to Improve N Management in California Small Grain Crops. UC Small Grains Blog. October 21. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=50718
Light, SE (2021). New UC publication documents herbicide damage symptoms on hemp. CAPCA Adviser Magazine. August. https://capca.com/publication/adviser-magazine-august-2021/
Hutmacher, R; Putnam, D; Light, S; Clark, C; Geisseler, D; Hotz, M; Koch, G; Angeles, J; DeBen, C. (2021). Nitrogen Response of Industrial Hemp Cultivars Grown for CBD, Essential Oils. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/2021_proceedings_10222021.pdf
Light, SE; Gallagher, K; Nelson, T; Lundy, M (2021). N-Rich Reference Zone Case Study: Colusa County 2020-21. November. https://ucanr.edu/sites/small-grains/files/359219.pdf
Long, RF; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Putnam, D; Murdock, J; Sumner, D; Kan-Rice, P (2021). Organic alfalfa hay cost study released. UC ANR Alfalfa & Forage News. April 27. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=46452
Harper, L; Briones, V; Light, S (2021). Partner Showcase: Colusa County RCD and UC Cooperative Extension. NRCS California Soil Health Newsletter. 4. March/April. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/ca/soils/?cid=nrcseprd1651615
Light, S (2021). Pre-Plant Weed Management Followed by In-Season Control FOR Improved Alfalfa Stand and Yield. Progressive Crop Consultant. JCS Marketing. 6:3, 16-20. May 18. https://progressivecrop.com/2021/05/pre-plant-weed-management-followed-by-in-season-control-for-improved-alfalfa-stand-and-yield/
Light, SE (2021). Pre-plant Weed Management Improves Alfalfa Stand and Yield. California Weed Science Society Research Update and News. 15:1, 23-28. March. https://www.cwss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CWSS_Research_Update-March-2021-1.pdf
Light, S; Gallagher, K; Nelsen, T; Lundy, M (2021). Project Summary: N-Rich Reference Zone Case Study - Colusa (2020-2021). September. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/362687.pdf
Light, S; Clark, N; Nelsen, T; Galdi, G; Getts, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Mathesius, K; Lundy, M (2021). Remote Education and Demonstrations of Advanced Nitrogen Management Tools for Small Grains Growers in California. Soil Science Society of America—Agronomy Society of America—Crop Science Society of America. Annual Meeting Proceedings.
Long, R; Light, S; Baldwin, R; Putnam, DH (2021). Unwelcome Grazers: Geese Sweep in and Strip Alfalfa and Grain Fields Bare. Alfalfa and Forage News. February 20. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=45921
Leinfelder-Miles, M; Clark, N; Nelsen, T; Getts, T; Mathesius, K; Light, S; Galdi, G; Lundy, M (2021). Using N-Rich Reference Zones to Inform In-Season Nitrogen Fertilization in California Small Grains. Progressive Crop Consultant. JCS Marketing. 6:2, 8-11. March/April. https://progressivecrop.com/magazine-archive/march-april-2021/
Lundy, M; Nelson, T; Clark, N; Galdi, G; Getts, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K. (2020). Achieving Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in California Wheat. CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program Proceedings. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/pdfs/Proceedings_2020.pdf
Berris, H; Light, SE (2020). BeeSafe: BotaniGard Maxx Best Management Practices in Hemp. June. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/328743.pdf
Park, B; Light, SE (2020). Equipment to Manage Cover Crops in Annual Rotations. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. 7. September. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes86733.pdf
Light, SE (2020). Evaluation of Cover Crops on Soil Moisture Dynamics - 2020 Annual Report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Projects. July.
Light, SE; Hoffman, F (2020). Farm Hour Radio Program: Cover Crops in the Sacramento Valley-Part 1. KSTE (650 AM). November 20.
Light, SE; Hoffman, F (2020). Farm Hour Radio Program: Cover Crops in the Sacramento Valley-Part 2 . KSTE (650 AM). November 26.
Light, SE (2020). Final Project Report: Reducing Weed Pressure During Stand Establishment Using Pre-Plant Weed Germination Followed by Mechanical or Chemical Control. California Alfalfa and Forage Research Foundation. October.
Clark, N; Getts, T; Galdi, G; Nelsen, T; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, S; Mathesius, K; Lundy, M (2020). Hand-held electronic devices help you make better nitrogen fertilizer decisions. UC Small Grains Blog. June 30.
Light, SE; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2020). Healthy Soils Demonstration Project Results: Winter Cover Crops in Annual Rotations. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. September. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes86733.pdf
Light, SE; Hanson, B (2020). Herbicide Damage Symptoms on Hemp. UC Weed Science Blog. March 9. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=39604
Leinfelder-Miles, M; Clark, N; Light, S; Mathesius, K; Getts, T; Galdi, G; Nelsen, T; Lundy, M (2020). Implementing N-Rich Reference Zones to Inform In-Season N Fertilization Practices. UC Small Grains Blog. May 27.
Light, SE (2020). Incorporating Compost in your Fertilizer Program. California Fresh Fruit Magazine. 37:1, 10. January.
Light, SE (2020). Managing Soil Fertility with Organic Amendments. Organic Farmer. 3:2. April/May.
Long, RF; Light, SE (2020). Managing Sunflower Head Moth. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. July. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes85829.pdf
Long, RF; Light, SE (2020). New California blackeye varieties show resistance to cowpea aphid. UC Dry Bean Blog. August 15. http://beans.ucanr.org/?blogpost=43376&blogasset=91063
Light, SE; Gallagher, K; Nelsen, T; Lundy, M (2020). N-Rich Reference Zone Case Study: Colusa County 2019-2020. November.
Light, SE; Long, RF (2020). Pest Management Benefits of Implementing Soil Health Practices. CAPCA Adviser. California Association of Pest Control Advisers. 23:3. June.
Light, SE (2020). Pests In Hemp. Organic Farmer Magazine. JCS Marketing. 3:6, 24-26. December 15. https://organicfarmermag.com/2020/12/pests-in-hemp/
Light, S; Berris, H (2020). Project Summary: Bee Safe BotaniGard Maxx Best Management Practices in Hemp. July. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/328743.pdf
Light, SE; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2020). Project Summary: Healthy Soils Demonstration Project Results: Winter Cover Cropping in Annual Rotations. September. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/337746.pdf
Light, S; Gallagher, K; Nelsen, T; Lundy, M (2020). Project Summary: N-Rich Reference Zone Case Study - Colusa (2019-2020). September. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/343765.pdf
Light, SE (2020). Project Summary: Pre-Plant Weed Management followed by Mechanical or Chemical Control Improves Alfalfa Stand and Yield. November. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/340999.pdf
Light, SE; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2020). Project Summary: Winter Cover Crop Performance in the Sacramento Valley (2019-2020). September. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sutteryuba/files/337747.pdf
Berris, H; Light, SE (2020). Protecting Bees in Hemp Production. Organic Farmer. 3:4. August/September.
Long, RF; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Light, SE; Putnam, D; Murdock, J; Sumner, DA (2020). Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Alfalfa Hay. UC Davis Agricultural Issues Center. October. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/02/ee/02ee0710-8c2c-41ea-8b25-736d1854b737/alfalfasvdraft10420.pdf
Long, R; Leinfleder-Miles, M; Light, SE; Putnam, D; Murdock, J; Sumner, DA (2020). Samples Costs to Establish and Produce Organic Alfalfa Hay. Cost and Returns Studies. October. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/pub/2021/04/20/alfalfaorganiccadraft42021.pdf
Koch, Geoff; Light, Sarah; Vinchesi-Vahl, Amber; Stoddard, C. Scott; Aegerter, Brenna; Leinfelder-Miles, Michelle; Mitchell, Jeffrey; Horwath, William (2020). Securing the Future of Highly Productive Annual Cropping Systems in California. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. November.
Giang, D; Mathesius, K; Light, SE; Nelsen, T; Leinfelder-Miles, ML; Lundy, M (2020). Video: In-field Soil Nitrate Quite Test: California Grain Production. April. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaMxiDsov04&feature=emb_logo
Light, SE; Long, RF (2020). Why Aren't My Crops Drying Down. UC Dry Bean Blog. September 18. http://beans.ucanr.edu/?blogpost=43708&blogasset=91063
Light, SE; Vinchesi-Vahl, A (2020). Winter Cover Crop Performance in the Sacramento Valley. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. 7. September. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes86733.pdf
Lundy, M; Nelsen, T; McCullough, E; Light, S; Mathesius, K; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Sosnoskie, L; Clark, N; Marsh, B; Wilson, R; Culp, D; Solorio, R (2019). 2018-19 UC Statewide Small Grain Variety Testing Results. UC Small Grains Blog. September 29.
Light, SE; Hoffman, F (2019). Abiotic Disorders of Sunflowers. Farm Hour Radio Program. KSTE (650 AM). April 7.
Roberts, PA; Huynh, BL; Clark, NE; Matthews, WC; Light, SE; Long, RF (2019). BLACKEYE VARIETAL IMPROVEMENT - 2019 PROGRESS REPORT. University of California Dry Bean Research 2019 Progress Report. California Dry Bean Advisory Board.
Light, SE (2019). Management Practices to Improve Soil Function. Progressive Crop Consultant. 4:4, 22-24. July/August 2019.
Light, SE (2019). Organic Amendment Managent. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. 4. December.
Mathesius, KP; Light, SE (2019). Septoria Leaf Blotch: Reducing Inoculum After a Pathogen-friendly Winter. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Blog. July 16, 2019. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=30817
Light, SE; Geisseler, D (2019). Soil Sampling: A Review and Resources. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes78769.pdf
Mathesius, KP; Swett, C; Light, SE (2019). Stripe Rust: be on the lookout. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Blog. March 11, 2019. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=29651
Light, SE; Aegerter, B (2019). Tips for In-Field Diagnosis and Sampling. CAPCA Adviser. 22:3, 44-48. June 2019.
Light, SE (2019). Using Compost. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. December.
Long, RF; Light, SE (2019). Vegetated filter strips for water quality protection on farms. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Winter 2019. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes78769.pdf
Light, SE; Vinchesi, A (2019). Winter Weed Observations in Cover Crop Research Plots. UC Weed Science Blog. March 27, 2019. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=29772
Lundy, M; George, NA; Rodriquez, M; McCullough, E; Nelsen, T; Becker, T; Matheius, K; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Krill-Brown, A; Galla, M; Light, S; Marsh, B; Wright, SD; Clark, N; Solorio, R; Maciel, F (2018). 2017-2018 UC Statewide Small Grain Variety Testing Results Update. UC Small Grains Blog. October 18.
Long, RF; Light, SE (2018). Abiotic disorders to watch for in hybrid sunflower seed production. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 3. Summer. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes75475.pdf
Light, SE (2018). Accurate Diagnosis is Necessary for Disease Management. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 2. Winter. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes73810.pdf
Long, RF; Light, SE (2018). Ascochyta blight found in garbanzo beans in the Sacramento Valley. UC Dry Bean Blog. February 9. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26328
Light, SE (2018). Avoiding and Managing Soil Compaction. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 3. Summer. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes75475.pdf
Light, SE; Mathesius, K (2018). Concepts in Soil Nitrate Management in Wheat and Other Winter Grasses. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. 2. Winter. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes73810.pdf
Light, SE (2018). Cover Crop Management in Annual Farming Systems. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 4. Fall. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes76822.pdf
Long, RF; Light, SE (2018). Disease issues in garbanzo production in the Sacramento Valley. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 3. Summer. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes75475.pdf
Long, RF; Galla, M; Mathesius, K; Light, S; Putnam, D (2018). Key to managing springtime weeds in seedling alfalfa stands: Patience. Alfalfa and Forage News. April 6. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26814
Light, S; Niederholzer, F (2018). Optimizing on farm inputs: strategies to reduce the off-farm movement of environmental contaminants. Progressive Crop Consultant.K. Coatney. JCS Marketing. 3:5, 8-12. Sept/Oct. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/fullscreen/62119532/pcc-septoct-2018-final-e
Clark, N; Light, SE; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Long, R; Stewart, D (2018). Sample costs to produce garbanzo beans (chickpea) in Southern San Joaquin Valley. Davis, CA, UCANR Agricultural Issues Center. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/5b/00/5b001795-5a45-4340-a83f-76ca9d8ce6af/2018garbanzobeansjvsouthfinaldraft3118.pdf
Light, SE; Leinfelder-Miles, M; Long, R; Clark, N; Stewart, D (2018). Sample costs to produce garbanzo beans (chickpea) in the Sacramento Valley and the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Davis, CA, UCANR Agricultural Issues Center. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/8c/23/8c232c39-e3b8-4f12-ac02-911cb4602cc2/2018garbanzobeansacvalfinaldraft22018.pdf
Long, RF; Light, SE; Galla, M; Murdock, J (2018). Sample costs to produce sunflowers for hybrid seed in the Sacramento Valley. Davis, CA, UCANR Agricultural Issues Center. https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/18/2d/182dcc66-2b3e-4048-b639-b87d0a6456fd/2018sunflowerssacval-finaldraft_92618.pdf
Light, SE (2018). Strategies to Reduce Disease on Your Farm. Sacramento Valley Field Crops Newsletter. Yuba City, CA. 2. Winter. http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/newsletters/Agronomy_Notes73810.pdf
Light, SE (2018). Why I left my Boots in Mozambique. UC Weed Science Blog. September 24. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=28246
Phillips, C; Light, S; Lindsey, A; Trippe, K (2017). Pacific Northwest Biochar Atlas. Corvallis, OR. www.pnwbiochar.org

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