Agronomic Cropping Systems/Nutrient Management

My name is Nicholas Clark, and I'm the Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor for Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties. I've been serving this region since October, 2015. My priorities for 2016/17 are to:

Continue to meet growers, consultants, PCA's, CCA's, government agents, and community officials in this region.
To learn, understand, and respond to the changing agronomy and nutrient management needs of these groups.
To facilitate and communicate results of relevant, scientific research for the above groups as well as the public at large.IMG_1512

The purpose of the Agronomy and Nutrient Management program is to provide up-to-date information regarding production and best management practices of corn, alfalfa, dry beans, oilseeds, and bio-fuel crops. Information on how to best recycle nutrients, especially nitrogen from dairy manure, in cropping systems for maximum economic benefit for growers and for good environmental stewardship is a high priority of this program.

You may always contact me directly with questions, comments, or concerns regarding agronomy or nutrient management.

Nicholas Clark
Area Farm Advisor- Kings, Tulare & Fresno Counties
Field Crops & Nutrient Management
neclark@ucanr.edu
559-852-2788

Tri-County CIMIS Weather Stations

Linked data is from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations. Visit CIMIS web site.

Fresno County Stations

Coalinga
Firebaugh/Telles, Firebaugh
Five Points South West, Five Points
FivePoints/WSFS USDA, Five Points
Fresno State, Fresno
Orange Cove
Panoche, Firebaugh
Parlier
Westlands, Tranquility

Kings County Stations

Kettleman, Kettleman City
Stratford

Tulare County Stations

Alfalfa & Forage News: News and information from UC Cooperative Extension about alfalfa and forage production

Pollinator Week, June 19–25, 2017: Bee Knowledgeable!
Posted 6/20/2017 - Bees are the most important pollinators of California agriculture—helping us grow field crops, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Honey bees receive most of the credit for crop pollination, but many other kinds of bees play an important role as well....

Memorial Service Set for Larry Godfrey June 7, UCD Campus
Posted 5/18/2017 - DAVIS--A memorial for UC Cooperative Extension entomologist Larry Godfrey, a 26-year member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty, is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 7 in the Putah Creek Lodge, located off...

2017 Field Day Big Success - Handouts now available
Posted 5/17/2017 - Balmy afternoon at 74 degrees, mild breeze - what better day for a hay ride to learn about alfalfa & forage crops. Participants, 2017 Grains/Alfalfa Field Day, May 11, 2017. We had a great crowd at the UC Davis Alfalfa Field Day on May 11,...