Field Crop Events
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Field Crops is dedicated to delivering workshops and clinics related to field crops and pest management practices for Arizona and the Southwest United States and we are proud to work with Arizona Department of Agriculture to provide continuing education units (CEUs) for Pest Control Advisors.
***If you want CEUs for our events, you must attend the in person events or the live Zoom session and make sure your Zoom name clearly reflects your name or that you enter your full name and license number into the chat. CEUs will not be provided for those who watch the recordings after the event has ended.***
Upcoming Events:
Alfalfa & Forage "Tent Talks"
- When: Thursday July 15, 2021 @ 7:30 - 9:30AM
- Where:
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- In Person: Jason Rovey’s Farms, W. Yuma Rd. and S. Jackrabbit trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326
- Virtual Registration: Zoom registration for Alfalfa & Forage “Tent Talks”
- Who should attend: Growers, PCAs, Ag industry representatives and anyone interested in field crops in Arizona
- CEUs: (2) AZ CEUs approved
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Cotton "Tent Talks"
We had the UArizona Cooperative Extension Cotton "Tent Talks" on July 7, 2021. (2) AZ CEUs were approved. The recording of the workshop and the available PDF printouts of the presentations will be posted once available.
The 8th Workshop on New Technologies for Arizona Field Crops
We had The 8th Workshop on New Technologies for Arizona Field Crops June 10, 2021. The speakers discussed many topics related to new technologies of field crops, like new agronomic and pest management practice, and their potentials for Arizona and the southwest. (3.5) AZ CEUs were approved.
- View Agenda
- Watch Recordings
The 7th Arizona Alfalfa and Forage Crops Workshop
We had the7th Arizona Alfalfa and Forage Crops Workshop February 8, 2021. The Workshop was comprised of topics related to agronomic, economic, weather, water and pest management of alfalfa, other forage crops, and more. The speakers shared findings of their recent research results and expertise from UArizona Cooperative Extension, University of California-Davis, Texas A&M University, Washington State University, and CAP. (1) AZ CEU was approved. Please see below for a recording of the workshop, the agenda, and the available PDF printouts of the presentations.
- Watch Recording
- View Agenda
- Presentation PDFs
- Pest Management Practices for Arizona Forage Crops - Dr. Mostafa
- Enhancing Alfalfa Yield and Yield Components through Balanced Phosphorus and Potassium Management - Dr. Burayu
- Dynamics of Triticale Growth and Quality During the Season - Dr. Ottman
- Climate Update and Spring Outlook - Dr. Crimmins
- How Far Can the Genetics of Alfalfa Improve Quality - Dr. Norberg
The 2021 Arizona Cotton Production Update Meeting
We had the 2021 Arizona Cotton Production Update Meeting February 18, 2021. This event featured ongoing research results by UA Ag Extension Team member related to Cotton production and updates from seed company reps on cotton varieties, production, new chemistries and technologies. (4.5) AZ CEUs were approved.
The 2021 UAizona Cooperative Extension Field Crops "Clinics"
We had the UArizona Cooperative Extension Field Crops “Clinic” on January 27, 2021, our first event in 2021. (3) AZ CEUs were approved. Please see below for a recording of the workshop, the agenda, and the available PDF printouts of the presentations.
- Watch Recording
- View Agenda
- Presentation PDFs
- Management Approaches for Alfalfa Pests - Dr. Ayman Mostafa and Mr. Kyle Harrington
- Pesticide Registration Review Update - Dr. Al Fournier
- Resistant Palmer Amaranth Control - Mr. Blase Evancho
- Recent Weather/Climate and La Niña/Seasonal Outlook for Spring - Dr. Mike Crimmins
- Small Grain Growth and Development - Dr. Mike Ottman
- Improving Alfalfa Yield with Application of Balanced P and K Fertilizers - Dr. Worku Burayu and Dr. Ayman Mostafa
- On-line resources to make digital zone management maps - Dr. Pedro Andrade Sanchez
