UC Dry Bean Research and Information

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026
By Nicholas E Clark
Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row CropsTwo opportunities, no cost to register and attend!Earn continuing education credits for CCA and INMTP, 3 hours each.Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda and…
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Field Day Tour Stop

2025 Kearney Alfalfa, Forage and Field Crops Field Day - September 18, 2025

August 20, 2025
By Nicholas E Clark, Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles, Jackie Atim
The annual Kearney Alfalfa, Forage and Field Crops Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025.The field day is taking place in its traditional location of the UC Kearney Agriculture Research and Experiment Center at 9240 S. Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA 93648.This half-day meeting is free to…
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UC Dry Bean Field Day: Save the Date!

May 16, 2025
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Please save the date for the annual UC Dry Bean Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on dry bean research and management. When: Thursday, August 14th in the morning hoursWhere: UC Davis campus Who should attend: California growers, consultants, plant breeders, and…
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Blackeye bean variety trial in Stanislaus County.

2024 Blackeye Bean Regional Variety Trial Results

May 5, 2025
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 1st. The soil type at the trial location was well-drained (Dinuba and Hanford sandy loams, Tujunga loamy sand), and the soil…
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2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

August 20, 2024
By Nicholas E Clark
No cost to attend! All are welcome. To view the agenda, click or follow this link: https://ucanr.edu/sites/kingscounty/files/401843.pdf Pre-registration helps us plan lunch. To register, click or follow this link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.
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2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

August 20, 2024
By Nicholas E Clark
No cost to attend! All are welcome. This year's agenda features multiple presentations covering UC efforts to improve dry bean varieties. To view the agenda, click or follow this link: https://ucanr.edu/sites/kingscounty/files/401656.pdf Pre-registration helps us plan lunch.
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Fig. 1 Garbanzos at flowering.

2024 Garbanzo Bean Variety Evaluation in San Joaquin County

August 16, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
In 2024, UCCE began evaluating garbanzo varieties in Central Valley regional trials. In a San Joaquin County commercial field, we evaluated six advanced lines from the UC Davis garbanzo breeding program and two standard varieties (UC 27 and Sutter).
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Reminder: 2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day

August 9, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We hope to see you next Thursday at the Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:45am. The field day will begin at the Agronomy Field Headquarters (2400 Hutchison Drive) on the UC Davis campus.
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2024 UC Dry Bean Field Day

July 14, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:45am. The field day will begin at the Agronomy Field Headquarters (2400 Hutchison Drive) on the UC Davis campus.
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UC Dry Bean Field Day on August 15, 2024

June 21, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Please save the date for the annual UC Dry Bean Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on dry bean research and management.
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2023 Blackeye Bean Variety Evaluation

February 16, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. The season began with cool and wet spring conditions, which lasted through the month of June and delayed planting. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 7th.
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