Sep 12, 2011
Almost two weeks ago the California Rice Experiment Station (RES) had its annual field day. It was a great opportunity to see fist-hand the research going on at the station. The tour included a look at how RES breeders select rice varieties that promise good yield and quality and research couducted by RES and University of California scientists in the areas of insect, disease and weed management.
The field day is also a great opportunity to visit with growers and others working in the rice industry. If you missed it, plan on attending next year. The date is usually announced on the RES webpage (http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/ricestation/) and in UCCE rice newsletters.
Jim Erdman presenting the California Rice Industry Award
Peter Panton, recipient of the California Rice Industry Award
Larry Godfrey, UC Davis, presenting his insect research
Virgilio Andaya, RES breeder, giving an update on short grain varieties
Jeff Oster, RES plant pathologist, updating the tour about blast, stem rot and other diseases
Kent McKenzie, RES director, talking about the medium grain breeding program and other projects
Albert Fischer, UC Davis, giving his weed presentation
Tour trucks had a canopy this year!
