Directions: Take 113 near Davis to Hutchison Rd. Go west. Right at first rotary, left at second rotary, about 1/3 mile down on the left.
The purpose of this field meeting is to take a look at and discuss research trials and crop production issues in California related to forages and cereal grains. This includes variety trials, pest and disease updates, and weed control.
8:00 Registration (Coffee and donuts) 8:15am - Noon: Small Grains Field Day
Welcome and Introductions
Foundation Seed Production Program and Statistics - Clyde Clark, Manager Foundation Seed and Certification Services
Issues for California Wheat, Pest and Disease Resistance Needs - California Wheat Commission
New UC Wheat Varieties and Wheat research grants- Jorge Dubcovsky, UCD wheat breeder
Departure to field tour
Promising UCD Lines for Future Common Wheat and Durum Wheat Variety Releases - Oswaldo Chicaiza, Wheat Breeder
California Small Grain Production, Disease Report and Preventative Breeding program for Stem Rust UG99- Zewdie Abate, UCD Breeding Program
Barley and Oats Breeding Programs - Lynn Gallagher and Alicia del Blanco
Collaborators Quality Program -Phil Mayo
Statewide Germplasm Development and Evaluation - Wheat & Triticale, Durum, and Barley - Phil Mayo, Wheat and Barley Regional Testing Program Coordinator. With participation of breeders from private breeding companies.
Noon: BBQ Lunch Many Thanks to CCIA for their sponsorship!!!
