A periodic newsletter for Siskiyou County growers
2024 Pest Management Seminar
Nov 19, 2024
Registration is now open for the 2024 Pest Management Seminar
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
From 8:00 am to 4:10 pm
Free to public!
Available via Zoom
Click here to register today!
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New Agronomy Advisor Jagdeep Singh
Jun 27, 2024
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.
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Pest Management Seminar
Nov 29, 2023
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.
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2023 Summer Newsletter
Oct 9, 2023
Research Updates
- Soil Moisture Sensor Project
- Cost
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Data
- Location information and soil moisture
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Small Grains Nitrogen Management Webtool Training for CCAs and Crop Consultants
Oct 21, 2022
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
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2022 Summer Newsletter
Sep 28, 2022
Research Updates
- Scott Valley's Dryland Small Grain Trial
- 2022 Alfalfa Variety Trial Yields
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2022 IREC Field Day
Jul 5, 2022
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
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2022 Spring Newsletter
Jun 29, 2022
- Research Updates
- Aphids
- Weevils
- Frost Damage
- Spring 2022 and the interaction between cold temperatures and insect damage
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2022 Winter/Spring Newsletter
Apr 7, 2022
- Dryland Small Grain Trial
- Rain and crop's water status
- Nitrogen fertilization
- Soil Nitrate quick test and result interpretation
- Scott Valley alfalfa variety trial
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2021 Summer Newsletter
Aug 19, 2021
- 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
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Intermountain UCCE Research Updates
Nov 18, 2020
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
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Summer 2020
Sep 29, 2020
- Hot Topics
- Soil Moisture Sensors
- Research Updates
- Scott Valley Alfalfa Variety Trial
- Canada Thistle Biological Control
- Drought
- Announcements
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Spring 2020
Jul 17, 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
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Winter 2020
Mar 10, 2020
- Greetings from the Siskiyou County Agronomy Advisor
- Research Updates
- Scott Valley Alfalfa Variety Trial
- New Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor
- Looking for Collaborator
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Fall 2016
Oct 25, 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)
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Spring 2014 Issue
Apr 24, 2014
- 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
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Fall 2013
Feb 24, 2014
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
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Fall 2012
Sep 26, 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
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Spring 2012
Apr 4, 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
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Spring 2011
Apr 13, 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?Download (PDF)
Spring 2010
Apr 8, 2010
Alfalfa Variety Selection Gopher Control Strategies for Farming with Limited Water Life's too short-put that cell phone downDownload (PDF)
Fall 2009
Oct 9, 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/RegistrationDownload (PDF)
Spring 2009
Mar 26, 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?Download (PDF)
Spring 2008
Jul 30, 2009
-Skyrocketing Fertilizer Costs -Dyer's Woad (Marlahan Mustard) -Spring Irrigation SuggestionsDownload (PDF)
Winter 2008
Mar 6, 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?Download (PDF)
Spring 2007
Mar 13, 2008
- 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 VarietiesDownload (PDF)
Fall 2006
Sep 9, 2009
-Upcoming Meetings -New Tool for Controlling Thistles -Fall Fertilization of AlfalfaDownload (PDF)
Spring 2006
Aug 3, 2011
-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 WeevilsDownload (PDF)
Fall 2005
Jul 1, 2008
-Triticale Variety Selection -Winter Cereal Results- Barley, Wheat, Herbicide-Resistant Wheat, and Triticale -California Alfalfa Symposium ProgramDownload (PDF)
Summer 2005
Aug 3, 2011
-Invasion of the Armyworms -Roundup Ready Alfalfa Approved -Regulatory Compliance Education ProjectDownload (PDF)
Spring 2005
Oct 2, 2008
-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 FertilizerDownload (PDF)
Summer 2004
Aug 3, 2011
-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 BalingDownload (PDF)
March 2003
Mar 13, 2008
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 CutsDownload (PDF)
Summer 2002
Feb 4, 2008
Forage Field Day - Tulelake Noxious Weed Free Forage & Mulch Program New Products Registered-Raptor & Steward Alfalfa Acreage & Price Triticale - Time to plantDownload (PDF)
Spring 2002
Feb 12, 2009
Alfalfa Cost Studies Raptor Registration Bad Weevil Year Control Yellow StarthistleDownload (PDF)