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White Mold in Lima Beans

I was recently contacted by a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) regarding a lima bean field in the Tracy area. The plants were showing some unusual symptoms, and while the field was nearing harvest, the grower was hoping to get another couple weeks out of it...

Soil Temperatures for Planting Blackeye & Large Lima Beans

A grower recently called to ask about the minimum soil temperature for planting blackeye and large lima beans. The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources has produced production manuals for both blackeyes and limas. A...

No-till Garbanzos : Early-season crop field viewing event

9:00 – 9:30 AMFive Points Field StationLassen and Oakland Avenues17353 W. Oakland AvenueFive Points, CA 93624 If you missed the field day,you can see a video summary here. Further information is available from Jeff Mitchell at (559) 303-9689...

Scouting in Garbanzo Beans

A pest control advisor recently contacted us to ask what pests he should be scouting for in garbanzo beans. His clients had not grown garbanzos in the past but have some acreage this year. Given recent wet weather and relatively mild temperatures,...

CE Specialist in Grain Legumes and Cropping Systems

California agriculture is characterized by being extremely diverse and dynamic. This necessitates expertise and resources to be focused on the evolution of existing cropping systems and evaluation of new crops and legumes (both grain and cover crops)...

Why we need a finger on the pulse of these California crops

Do you have your “finger on the pulse” of foods that pack a powerful nutritious punch and trending globally? Then you may know that the United Nations has declared 2016 as The International Year of Pulses. But you may not know what pulses are...

Grain Legume Workgroup WEB HIGHLIGHTS

Fall 2015 harvest is in full gear! UCR Blackeye Progress Report, 2015 Garbanzo Bean Progress Report, 2015 Lima Bean Progress Report, 2015 United Nations proclaims 2016 as the "International Year of Pulses"

Garbanzo beans hit hard by Alfalfa Mosaic Virus in California in 2015

This disease is vectored by aphids (pea, cowpea, and green peach) with alfalfa the common host of the virus. One usually won't see aphids in garbanzos, as after they land and feed (and introduce the virus) they either die or leave, due to the acidic...

UC Field Day showcases California’s dry-bean research advancements

California consumers may not “know beans about beans,” but they should. Dry beans are a big business in California. In 2011, growers harvested 45,000 acres of dry beans valued at $58 million. Lima beans accounted for about 40 percent of this...