Posts Tagged: agric

Preliminary yield results from fall-planted 2020-21 small grain variety trials

Preliminary grain yield results for our fall-planted common wheat, triticale, durum wheat and barley trials are now available on the UC Small Grains Research and Information Center...

Poor control of common chickweed with ALS-inhibitor herbicides reported in multiple small grain fields in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Is it a new case of herbicide resistance in California?

Common chickweed (Stellaria media) (Figure 1) is a winter annual found throughout California and considered to be one of the most common broadleaf weeds infesting cereal crops (also referred as small grains) in the state (Wilen 2006). Herbicides can...

Irrigation for wheat and other small grains in a drought year

Dry conditions this year have generated common questions from growers such as “when should I irrigate to maximize yield?” and “will I be able to take this crop to seed?” Many of the principles that dictate irrigation strategies in...

Save the date: May 12th, 2021 Small Grains/Alfalfa-Forages Virtual Field Day

Please join us on May 12th from 1PM - 4:30PM for the 2021 UC Small Grains/Alfalfa-Forages Virtual Field Day! Learn about UC research and extension activities related to water, nutrient, soil, weed and pest management. Stay up to date on UC breeding and...

Drought Conditions May Increase the Chances for Risky Levels of Nitrate in Forages

Looking a little dry out there?  Dry conditions mean it's good to be cautious about nitrate toxicity in forage crops, particularly small grain hay, grasses, and anything weedy! Nitrates can harm or even kill animals. Growers should test...

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