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

When will the farming community and the public recognize the importance of alfalfa & forage crops?
Posted 9/11/2018 - As comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say: “I don't get no respect”! Forgive the double negative, but farmers and supporters of our lowly alfalfa and grass crops seem like they have the same complaint. Consider a few basic facts: Hay...

2018 Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Agenda
Posted 9/5/2018 - The agenda for the annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is set. Where: Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center; 9240 S. Riverbend Ave.; Parlier, CA 93648 When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 @ 7:30 AM - 12:15 PM What: A half day of...

What to do with those tough to control perennial weeds in established alfalfa?
Posted 8/17/2018 - The old saying, “Everything's fine until it's not,” comes to mind when dealing with some tough to control perennial weeds in alfalfa production during the summertime. Such was the case for an alfalfa field in the Sacramento Valley, where weed...