SJC and Delta Field Crops

UCCE is conducting a needs assessment for field crop production. We have developed an online questionnaire to learn the goals and common challenges faced by growers, consultants, and allied industry of field crops in California.

Armyworms have long been a pest of rice, but 2015 was an outbreak year, and high populations have continued in subsequent years. We don't really know why this is happening, but it could relate to higher minimum winter temperatures (i.e.

Over the last several months, a team from UC Cooperative Extension has been conducting trials with wheat growers to better understand nitrogen (N) management under local conditions.

As you all know, national, state, and local agencies have been implementing various measures to reduce the rate and risk of community spread of COVID-19.

Weeds are important pests of California rice systems, and weed management can account for roughly 17 percent of total operating costs, according to a UC cost of production study. Integrated weed management uses cultural and chemical practices and considers the following: Prevention (e.g.