2018 California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium
& Soil Health and Fertility Workshop
Producing Healthy Forage Systems
November 27th - November 29th, 2018 | Reno, NV
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Sponsors
The organizers of the 2018 California Alfalfa & Grains Conference wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the many sponsors of this year's conference.
SOIL HEALTH AND FERTILITY WORKSHOP
8:15
Introduction: Why is Soil Health Important?
Dan Putnam, Forage Specialist, University of California, Davis, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
SESSION I - What are the Principles of Soil Health and Nutrient Management?
8:30
Principles of Soil Science, Soil Health, and Soil Fertility
Daniel Geisseler, Cooperative Extension Specialist, University of California, Davis, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
9:00
Plant Nutrients: Their Role in Sustainability
Rob Mikkelsen, IPNI, Sacramento, CA
Video
9:30
Building Soil Health on Your Farm
Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE, San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
SESSION II - Methods for Understanding Soil Fertility & CA Soil Health Program
10:30
Methods for Soil Sampling and Plant Sampling for Alfalfa and Forage Crops
Nick Clark, UCCE Farm Advisor, Hanford, CA
Video
10:50
Methods of Lab Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Danyal Kasapligil, Dellavalle Laboratory, Inc., Fresno, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
11:30
Soil Amendments and Water and its Importance for Soil Fertility
Jim Gregory, Verdegaal Brothers, Hanford, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
LUNCH
Healthy Soils Program
Andrew Whitaker, California Department of Food & Agriculture
Slides (PDF)
SESSION III - Economics and Policy
1:00
Grower Responses to Emerging Regulations on Groundwater Management in California Related to Nutrients and Salinity
John Dickey, Southern San Joaquin Valley Water Quality Coalition
Video
1:30
Economics of Fertilizer Management
Mike Ottman, Extension Agronomist, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; Dan Putnam, Forage Specialist, University of California, Davis, CA; Tim Hays, PCA, Buttonwillow, CA
Video
SESSION IV - Hands-on Workshop: Putting Soil Fertility and Health into Practice
2:15
BREAKOUT 1: Nitrogen Management in Grassy Forage Crops
Mike Ottman, Extension Agronomist, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; Dan Putnam, Forage
Specialist, University of California, Davis, CA
Video
Slides (PDF)
3:00
BREAKOUT 2: Hands-on Soil Health and Interpretation
Sarah Light, UCCE Farm Advisor, Yuba City, CA, and Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE Farm Advisor, Stockton, CA
Video
3:45
BREAKOUT 3: Case Studies: Interpreting your Fertility Needs from Lab Results—Diagnosing Problems
Rob Mikkelsen, IPNI, Sacramento, CA; Tim Hays, PCA, Buttonwillow, CA
Video
4:30
Discussion & Session Summary: Improving Soil Health: Developing Strategies for your Farm
Panel moderated by Dan Putnam, Forage Specialist, University of California, Davis, CA
Video
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The following CE credits have been approved. Please sign in/out of each session you attend to be
eligible for credits. Sign in sheets will be provided in the meeting rooms of each qualifying session.
Certified Crop Advisor
- 4.5 hours Soil & Water Management
- 3.0 hours Integrated Pest Management
- 8.5 hours Crop Management
- 3.0 hours Professional Development
Pesticide CE Credits
- Arizona: 2.5 hours
- California: 4 hours
- Oregon: 3 hours
- Nevada: 4.5 hours
- Montana: 4 hours
- Idaho: 3 hours
- Utah: 4.5 hours
- Washington: 3.5 hours
