Field Crop Notes

A periodic newsletter for Siskiyou County growers

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New Agronomy Advisor Jagdeep Singh

Jagdeep comes from Punjab, India, a region grappling with severe water scarcity and complex farmer-government relations. Growing up in the agricultural heartland of India, he witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by farmers due to depleting groundwater levels and changing climate patterns. Driven by a deep understanding of these issues and a desire to help farmers, Jagdeep earned his undergraduate degree in agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University before pursuing graduate studies in the United States.

“A pivotal moment in my career came when a farmer thanked me for how the leaf color chart (LCC) I had promoted helped him save approximately 40 lbs acre–1 of urea fertilizer. This experience solidified my decision to pursue higher studies in agriculture to better understand and assist more farmers,” says Jagdeep.

Jagdeep earned his Master’s in agronomy at New Mexico State University studying drought tolerance mechanisms in guar, and completed his Ph.D. at Auburn University, evaluating yield dynamics, nutrient efficiency, and stress physiology of cotton. In addition to his research, Jagdeep honed his extension and outreach skills by contributing to events and field days throughout his education, including leading hands-on demonstrations of root phenotyping techniques.

Jagdeep is thrilled to begin his career as the UC Cooperative Extension Agronomy Advisor and looks forward to conducting research and extension work that will benefit local farmers while enhancing sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

Eager to engage with the local agricultural community, Jagdeep encourages everyone to get in touch. He can be reached by email at fgssingh@ucanr.edu, by calling the UCCE Siskiyou extension office at (530) 842-2711, or by stopping by the office located at 1655 South Main Street in Yreka.

JPG 6/27/24
Pest Management Seminar

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 11, 2023 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 2023 Pest Management Seminar
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WNyp3rtxTr6muPtyyOaTKQ


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

PDF 11/29/23
2023 Summer Newsletter

Research Updates 

  • Soil Moisture Sensor Project
    • Cost
    • Installation
    • Maintenance
    • Data
    • Location information and soil moisture
PDF 10/9/23
Small Grains Nitrogen Management Webtool Training for CCAs and Crop Consultants

Small Grains Nitrogen Management Webtool Training for CCAs and Crop Consultants
(growers and other Ag industry welcome)

Lunch provided (please RSVP)
RSVP link (or use QR code): https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=39325

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, 9 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
UC Intermountain Research and Extension Center (IREC)
2816 Havlina Rd, Tulelake, CA 96134

PDF 10/21/22
2022 Summer Newsletter

Research Updates

  • Scott Valley's Dryland Small Grain Trial
  • 2022 Alfalfa Variety Trial Yields
PDF 9/28/22
2022 IREC Field Day

2022 IREC Field Day on Thursday, July 28th from 8:30am to 12:00

Latest Research Projects Related to 

  • Alfalfa
  • Grain
  • Potatoes
  • Onions 
  • Specialty Crops

Location:

Intermountain Research and Extension Center

2816 Havlina Road

Tulelake, CA 96134

PDF 7/5/22
2022 Spring Newsletter
  • Research Updates
  • Aphids
  • Weevils
  • Frost Damage
  • Spring 2022 and the interaction between cold temperatures and insect damage
PDF 6/29/22
2022 Winter/Spring Newsletter
  • Dryland Small Grain Trial 
  • Rain and crop's water status
  • Nitrogen fertilization
  • Soil Nitrate quick test and result interpretation
  • Scott Valley alfalfa variety trial 
PDF 4/7/22
2021 Summer Newsletter
  • How to cope with the drought?
    • Tips for maximizing water use efficiency
  • Should alfalfa be irrigated after it goes dormant?
  • What about irrigating grass pastures in fall?
  • Maximizing forage production during drought
  • Irrigation Efficiency
  • Alternative Crop
PDF 8/19/21
Intermountain UCCE Research Updates

Newsletter #1 Topics

  • Blue Alfalfa Aphid
  • The Continued Saga of Injury RR Alfalfa Following Applications
  • Recent Weed Control Trials in Alfalfa
  • Is Irrigation Alfalfa After Last Cutting a Good Idea
  • Tips for Maximizing Grain Yields
  • Livestock Mortality Composting
PDF 11/18/20
Summer 2020
  • Hot Topics
    • Soil Moisture Sensors
  • Research Updates
    • Scott Valley Alfalfa Variety Trial
    • Canada Thistle Biological Control
  • Drought
  • Announcements
PDF 9/29/20
Spring 2020
  • Announcements
  • Hot Topics
    • Aphids
    • Marlahan mustard or Dyer's woad
    • Drought
  • Research Updates
    • 2020 Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in small grains
    • Scott Valley Alfalfa Variety Trial
  • Future Research
    • MESA/LESA/MDI irrigation systems
  • Social Media
  • New Siskiyou County Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor
PDF 7/17/20
Winter 2020
  • Greetings from the Siskiyou County Agronomy Advisor
  • Research Updates
  • Scott Valley Alfalfa Variety Trial
  • New Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor
  • Looking for Collaborator
PDF 3/10/20
Fall 2016

-Fall is a Good Time to Think about Weed Control

-Forage and Grain Winter Cereal Yield under "Dryland" Conditions

-Winter Wheat Results

-California Alfalfa Symposium in Reno, NV (Nov 29- Dec 1)

PDF 10/25/16
Spring 2014 Issue

-  Check the Soil pH Before Planting Alfalfa

-  Alfalfa Variety Selection and Trial Results

-  Getting the Most Out of Sprinkler Irrigation

-  Getting the Most Out of Fertilizer and Pesticides during Drought

PDF 4/24/14
Fall 2013

Siskiyou County UC Cooperative Extension Office Update

 

Fall Management of Pastures and Grass Hay Fields in Drought Years

 

Cereal leaf beetle found in Klamath Basin: Will it affect your operation?

 

Tips for Controlling Thistles

 

Foothill Abortion Vaccine Status Update

 

Winter Wheat Variety Results

 

Dramatic Increase in Hay Exports

 

PDF 2/24/14
Do Four Cuttings of Alfalfa Use More Water than Three? DOC 8/21/13
Fall 2012

-Fall Irrigation of Forages—is late season irrigation necessary?

-The 2012 California Alfalfa and Grains Symposium

-Winter Wheat Variety Results

-Alfalfa Production Costs

-Fall Management of Irrigated Pastures and Grass Hay Fields

PDF 9/26/12
Spring 2012

-Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization Practices on Spring Wheat Protein Content
-Late-Season Nitrogen Application Timing and Fertilizer Source
-Alfalfa Seeding Rates
-Alfalfa Variety Selection

PDF 4/4/12
Spring 2011 -Which Should You Use: Urea or ammonium sulfate? -Comparison of Small Grain Hay Varieties -Another Bad Stem Nematode Year -Is Roundup Ready Alfalfa Higher or Lower Yielding than Conventional Alfalfa? PDF 4/13/11
Spring 2010 Alfalfa Variety Selection Gopher Control Strategies for Farming with Limited Water Life's too short-put that cell phone down PDF 4/8/10
Fall 2009 -Fall Irrigation of Forages?-Generally- it's not needed -Winter Wheat Results -Improving your Odds of Porfitability, theme of Multi-state Western Alfalfa and Forage Conference -2009 Western Alfalfa & Forage Conference-Schedule/Registration PDF 10/9/09
Spring 2009 -Spring Farming Tips in a Drought Year -Alfalfa Variety Selection -Getting the Most Out of a Glyphosate (Roundup) Application -How Much Nitrogen Fertilizer Should You Apply to Your Spring Cereal Crop? PDF 3/26/09
Spring 2008 -Skyrocketing Fertilizer Costs -Dyer's Woad (Marlahan Mustard) -Spring Irrigation Suggestions PDF 7/30/09
Winter 2008 -The Latest of Yellow Starthistle and Fiddleneck Control -Alfalfa Variety Selection -Tips for Dealing with Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices -Does it Pay to Fertilize Perennial Grass Hay with High Nitrogen Fertilizer Prices? PDF 3/6/08
Spring 2007 - Basics of Organic Crop Production - Economics of Nitrogen Fertilization of Grass Hay - Now is the Time for Yellow Starthistle Control - Update on Roundup Ready Alfalfa: Court Ruling, Initial Field Experience, and RR Varieties PDF 3/13/08
Fall 2006 -Upcoming Meetings -New Tool for Controlling Thistles -Fall Fertilization of Alfalfa PDF 9/9/09
Spring 2006 -Those round spots that aren't growing in your alfalfa- Stem Nematode? -Alfalfa Variety Selection -Late Spring Forage Planting: What should I plant? -When to Treat for Weevils PDF 8/3/11
Fall 2005 -Triticale Variety Selection -Winter Cereal Results- Barley, Wheat, Herbicide-Resistant Wheat, and Triticale -California Alfalfa Symposium Program PDF 7/1/08
Summer 2005 -Invasion of the Armyworms -Roundup Ready Alfalfa Approved -Regulatory Compliance Education Project PDF 8/3/11
Spring 2005 -Saving Seed: Past, Present and Future (Is it Legal? Is it Wise?) -Alfalfa Weevil Season Approaching: Discussion of Preliminary Data -Alfalfa Market Update for 2005 -Even with Record High Fertilizer Prices- You Cannot Afford to Skimp on Fertilizer PDF 10/2/08
Summer 2004 -Pigweed and Lambsquarters in Established Alfalfa -Alfalfa Hay Market Update -Field Day in Tulelake Focuses on Irrigation Management (July 29, 2004) -Predicting Dew Point Temperature for Baling PDF 8/3/11
March 2003 Funding Available for Water Conservation Improvements Pasture Fertilization Suggestion Controlling Puncturvine (AKA Goatheads) Alfalfa Variety Trial Results from Scott Valley and Tulelake Proposed UC Budget Cuts PDF 3/13/08
Summer 2002 Forage Field Day - Tulelake Noxious Weed Free Forage & Mulch Program New Products Registered-Raptor & Steward Alfalfa Acreage & Price Triticale - Time to plant PDF 2/4/08
Spring 2002 Alfalfa Cost Studies Raptor Registration Bad Weevil Year Control Yellow Starthistle PDF 2/12/09
Fall 2001 Still time to plant winter grasses Using the Internet Fly Ash for Ag use Alfalfa Sumposium PDF 10/29/08