Wednesday, December 10

9-5 Exhibitor Setup

11-5:30 Long Beach Export Tour

3-7 Registration

5:30-6:45 Symposium Welcome Reception: Meet and greet with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.

Thursday, December 11

Main Sessions

Economics and Industry Trends

Moderator: Shannon Mueller, UCCE Fresno County, CA

8:10 Hay Market Situation in Western States Seth Hoyt, The Hoyt Report, Ione, CA
[Sponsored by CA Alfalfa & Forage Association] Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

8:35 Dairy Trends, Issues and Impacts of Feed Prices Michael Marsh, Western United Dairymen, Modesto, CA Video Slides (PDF)

9:00 World Supply and Demand for Forages Daniel Sumner, UC Agricultural Issues Center, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

9:25 Forage Export Dynamics 2014 John Szczepanski, U.S. Forage Export Council, Portland, OR Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

9:50 Discussion Seth Hoyt, Michael Marsh, Daniel Sumner, John Szczepanski Video

Genetic Innovations in Grains and Forages

Moderator: Steve Orloff, UCCE, Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA

10:30 Improving California Wheat for Grain and Forage Jorge Dubcovsky, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

10:55 Genetic Advances in Alfalfa and Grasses – Are We Making Progress? Charlie Brummer, Plant Breeding Center, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

11:20 New Genetic Possibilities with Alfalfa Mark McCaslin, Forage Genetics International, Minneapolis, MN Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

11:45 GMOs and the Importance of Coexistence in Alfalfa for the Future Dan Putnam, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

12:10 Discussion Jorge Dubcovsky, Charlie Brummer, Mark McCaslin, Dan Putnam Video

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Breakout Session I Alfalfa Pest Management and Production

Moderator: Vonny Barlow, UCCE Riverside County, Blythe, CA; Rachel Long, UCCE Yolo County, Woodland, CA

1:30 Weed Management in Alfalfa: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going Barry Tickes, University of Arizona, Mesa, AZ; Steve Orloff, UCCE Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

1:50 New Weed Control Tools for Established and Seedling Alfalfa Mick Canevari, UCCE Emeritus, Stockton, CA Video Slides (PDF)

2:10 Blue Alfalfa Aphid Management Strategies Vonny Barlow, UCCE Riverside County & UC Integrated Pest Management, Blythe, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF) Eric Natwick, UCCE Imperial County, Holtville, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)
(Natwick talk starts at approx. 10:00 minutes into video presentation)

2:30 How We’ve Handled the Blue Alfalfa Aphid Issue – Discussion Panel with PCAs Video

3:30 Alfalfa-Small Grain Rotational Benefits: It’s Worth More Than You Think Eric Lin, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

3:50 Testing Alfalfa for Nutrient Management Aron Quist, Stanworth Crop Consultants, Blythe, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

4:10 Alfalfa Diseases and Management Options Don Miller, Alforex Seeds, Nampa, ID; Rachael Long, UCCE Yolo County, Woodland, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

4:30 Nematode Management in Alfalfa Becky Westerdahl, Department of Entomology, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

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Breakout Session II Pest and Crop Management in Small Grains, Silage and Sorghum Moderators: Oli Bachie, UCCE Imperial County, Holtville, CA and Mark Lundy, UCCE Colusa-Sutter-Yolo Counties, Colusa, CA

1:30 Comparing Sorghum and Corn with Regards to Agronomic Practices, Pests and Quality Ricky Rice, Winfield Solutions, Lubbock, TX Slides (PDF)

1:50 Seed Treatments for Wireworm Control in Field Corn Michelle Leinfelder Miles, UCCE San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA Paper (PDF)Slides (PDF)

2:10 Water Use and Variety Selection in Sorghum Bob Hutmacher, UC ANR, West Side Research Extension Center, Five Points, CA; Jeff Dahlberg, UC ANR, Kearney Agricultural Center, Parlier, CA Paper (PDF)

2:30 Precision Irrigation & Conservation Tillage: A Plan for Improving Forage Production Systems Jeff Mitchell, UC ANR, Kearney Agricultural Center, Parlier, CA Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

3:30 Herbicide Options in Small Grains • Steve Wright, UCCE Tulare and Kings Counties, Tulare, CA
• Steve Orloff, UCCE Siskiyou County, Tulare, CA
• Mick Canevari, UCCE San Joaquin, CA
• Kassim Al-Khatib, UC Integrated Pest Management Paper (PDF)

3:50 Requirements for Manure and Nutrient Management on Dairies Paul Sousa and Deanne Meyer, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, CA Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

4:10 Management of Nitrogen and Manure in Corn and Small Grain Forages Marsha Campbell Mathews, UCCE Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

4:30 In-Field Plant Monitoring as a Tool for Management in Small Grains Mark Lundy, UCCE Colusa-Sutter-Yuba Counties, Colusa CA Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

Friday, December 12

Main Sessions

Water, Drought, Quality and Pesticides

Moderator: Spencer Halsey, California Alfalfa & Forage Association

8:00 Chlorpyrifos Use in Alfalfa – Defining and Refining Critical Uses Peter B. Goodell, UCCE Advisor, IPM, Kearney REC, Parlier, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

8:25 Coming Realities for Groundwater Management Thomas Harter, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF)

8:50 Deficit Irrigation of Alfalfa and Grasses-What are the Impacts/Options Steve Orloff, UCCE Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

9:15 What is the Ability of Alfalfa to Sustain Saline Sharon Benes, California State University, Fresno, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

Water, Drought, Quality and Pesticides (continued)

Moderator: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles, UCCE San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA

10:20 Forage Quality – What are the Unique Features of Alfalfa in a Ration? Peter Robinson, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

10:45 Future Forage Quality Testing for Markets Dan Putnam, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

11:10 Technologies for Automation in Surface Irrigation Khaled Bali, UCCE Imperial County, Holtville, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

11:30 Detection Techniques for Timely Cutoff in Surface Irrigation Shrini Upadhyaya, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

11:50 Advantages and Constraints of Soil Moisture Monitoring for Resource-Efficient Irrigation Management of Alfalfa Daniele Zaccaria, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, Davis, CA; Steve Orloff, UCCE Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

12:10 Discussion Peter Robinson, Dan Putnam, Khaled Bali, Shrini Upadhyaya, Daniele Zaccaria Video

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Workshop

Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa

Moderator: Dan Putnam, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California Davis

12:50 Research Results on SDI in Alfalfa in California Bob Hutmacher, UC ANR, West Side Research and Extension Center, Five Points, CA Video Slides (PDF)

1:10 What Works and What Doesn’t for Subsurface Drip in Alfalfa? — Climbing the Learning Curve Dan Putnam, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA Video Slides (PDF)

1:30 An Integrated Approach to Managing Gophers in Alfalfa Eduardo Currea, Ag Water Chemicals, Fresno, CA Video Slides (PDF)

1:50 Design Principles and Economics Analysis of Drip Irrigation Systems Todd Rinkenberger and Pat Fernandes, Netafim USA Video Slides (PDF)

2:10 Accounting for Soil Properties in SDI System Design and Operation Daniele Zaccaria, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, UC Davis Video Slides (PDF)

2:25 Understanding Alfalfa Crop Water Requirements Khaled Bali, UCCE Imperial County, Holtville, CA Video

2:40 Irrigation Scheduling and Troubleshooting SDI with Growers Dennis Hannaford, Netafim, USA, Fresno, CA Video Slides (PDF)

3:00 Grower Experiences with Drip Irrigation and Final Discussion • John Summers, Grower, Aldahra Farms, Calipatria, CA, and Wenden, AZ
• Russell Schafer, Wegis and Young Ranches, Buttonwillow, CA
• Nico Slabber, Lone Oak Dairy, Hanford, CA
• Richie Gunter, Alfalfa and Tomato Grower, Woodland, CA Video

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CONTINUING EDUCATION California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
12/11: 2.5 Other – Code: 1294-14
12/12: .5 Other; .5 Laws and Regulations – Code: 1293-14

Certified Crop Advisor Approved CEUs:
Nutrient Management: 1 hour
Soil & Water Management: 6 hours
Integrated Pest Management: 4 hours
Crop Management: 2 hours
Professional Development: 6 hours
Manure Management: 0
Field Tour: 4 hours professional Development (Educational Tour)

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The organizers of the 2014 California Alfalfa & Grains Conference wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the many sponsors of this year's conference.

GOLD LEVEL
• America's Alfalfa
• Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc.
• Bowles Farming Company
• Netafim USA
• S & W Seed Company
• San Joaquin Valley
• Hay Growers Association
SILVER LEVEL
• Alforex Seeds
• NEXGROW
GREEN LEVEL
• American Ag Credit
• Eureka Seeds
• Great Plains Manufacturing
• Kemin Industries
• Landmark Irrigation, Inc.
• Monsanto BioAg
• New Holland Agriculture
• Sage Hill Northwest, Inc.
• Sierra Testing Service