Demonstrating Efficient N Fertilizer Management in Practices in California Wheat
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Rominger Brothers Farms
~28519 Co. Rd 29 (between Co Rd 88 and 89), Winters, CA
GPS: 38.591652, -121.981438
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8:40 a.m. Registration, light refreshments
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano
9:05 a.m. Principles of N fertilizer use in California small grains
Mark Lundy, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Davis
9:15 a.m. Informed decision making and the effective use of N-rich reference zones
Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano
9:30 a.m. Overview of tools and technologies available for assessing N status of crops
Taylor Nelsen, Assistant Specialist, UC Davis
9:45 a.m. Soil nitrate quick test and data interpretation
Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba, and Colusa
10:00 a.m. Case Studies: Implementation of nitrogen management techniques;
interpretation of site-specific conditions and real-time measurements using UC Nitrogen Management Webtool.
Konrad Mathesius, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano
Sarah Light, UCCE Agronomy Advisor, Sutter, Yuba, and Colusa
Mark Lundy, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Davis
10:20 a.m. Grower / CCA forum, survey, feedback, site tour, and discussion
11:00 a.m. Lunch and Adjourn
CE Credits
CCA: 2 (pending)
Cures: 2 (pending)
