University of California Small Grains
University of California Small Grains
University of California Small Grains
University of California
University of California Small Grains

Welcome to UC Small Grains Research & Information

We are an interdisciplinary team of University of California advisors, specialists and faculty. Our purpose is to provide to growers, researchers and industry professionals agronomic guidelines and information related to the production of small grains in California.

Small Grains in California

Small grains include wheat, barley, oats and triticale. Wheat, oats and barley are grown for grain and forage while triticale is primarily grown as forage. Wheat is the predominant small grain crop in California, where it is grown on over 500,000 acres. Although relatively low in value compared to many California crops, small grains serve as important rotation crops. In most regions of the state, small grains are grown from fall through spring, thus making good use of winter rainfall and requiring relatively little irrigation.

UC Small Grains Research and Information

UC-IPM Pest Management Guidelines
For Small Grains

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Registration Open: 2023 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day - Sep 29, 2023
Registration is now open, and the agenda is finalized 2023 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, AND ALL ARE WELCOME WHEN: Friday, September 29th, 2023, from 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Sign-in...

IMG 4856 Preliminary results from fall-planted 2022-23 small grain variety trials
Preliminary grain and forage 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...

Davis Field Day 2022 May 11th: 2023 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field Day
2023 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa/Forages Field Day  May 11th, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Supported by the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA)    Department of Plant Sciences Field Facility, UC...

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