2014 Alfalfa & Forage Field Day

2014 Alfalfa & Forage Field Day - Kearney Ag Center Image of Alfalfa Leaf

September 12th, 8:00 AM – Noon

Overview

Event
2014 KAC Alfalfa & Forage Field Day
Date
September 12th, 8:00 AM – Noon
Location
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Summary
The alfalfa and forage field day at Kearney was held on September 12th. It featured a field tour and presentations on topics such as irrigation management, variety selection, and pest control.

Field Day Schedule

Field Tour Handouts

Varieties — What are the Pest Management, Yield, and Quality Traits of Most Importance? Dan Putnam, Alfalfa and Forage Specialist, UC Davis Handout
Forage and Grain Sorghum Demonstration Plots Jeff Dahlberg, Director, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Website
Forage and Sorghum Irrigation Management Research Bob Hutmacher, Steve Wright, Jeff Dahlberg, UCCE, UCD Plant Sciences, and UC Kearney and West-Side Research and Extension Centers Website
Characterizing the Nitrogen Benefit of Alfalfa-Wheat Rotations Eric Lin, Graduate Student, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis Handout

Presentation Slides and Handouts

Sharpen and Other Herbicide Options for Weed Control in Alfalfa Kurt Hembree, Farm Advisor, UCCE Fresno County Slides Handout
Distribution Uniformity in Surface Irrigation Systems and the Importance of Soil Moisture Monitoring Daniel Munk, Farm Advisor, UCCE Fresno County Slides
Small Grain Silage Update Steve Wright, Farm Advisor, UCCE Tulare and Kings Counties Slides Handout
Salinity Management in Alfalfa Fields Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, Farm Advisor, UCCE San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties Slides Handout
The Importance of Non-GE Alfalfa for Export or Organic Production Dan Putnam, Alfalfa and Forage Specialist, UC Davis Slides