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the
2002 Forage and Grain Report
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, The University of Arizona
Table of
Contents
Introduction
Contributors
Introduction
The purpose of the Forage and Grain Report is to keep you up-to-date
on the research activities conducted by the University of Arizona's
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in this area. Our mission is
to support the needs of Arizona agriculture and improve the quality
of life for the citizens of the state.
Forage and grain crops are very important to the agriculture of the
state of Arizona. Since 1882, forage and grain crops have been grown
on more acres than any other commodity group 102 of the 121 years of
record. In 2002, forage and grain crops were harvested from 485,000
acres, an increase of 178,000 acres compared to 1991. Alfalfa, corn,
wheat, and barley contributed most to the acreage increase during this
time period. All indications are that forage and grain crops will continue
to be a vital part of Arizona agriculture in the future.
One of the goals of the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences is to strengthen Arizona's competitive position in
the production of agricultural commodities. The reports in this volume
contain information that can assist you and your industry in today's
market.
Eugene G. Sander
Vice Provost and Dean
Contributors
L. Berger - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
D. Bigelow - Research Specialist, Plant Pathology Department,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
A. Bradley - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative Extension,
Blythe, CA
E. W. Carpenter - Farm Manager, Safford Agricultural Center,
Safford, AZ
L. J. Clark - Resident Director, Safford Agricultural Center,
Safford, AZ
Marcus Goad - Field Technician, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
W. L. Graves - Farm Advisor Emeritus, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
Bradford J. Griffin - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
Ben Hayden - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative Extension,
Blythe, CA
Paula Hayden - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative Extension,
Blythe, CA
S. H. Husman - Agricultural Agent, Pima and Pinal County Cooperative
Extension, Casa Grande, AZ
Robert Kallenbach - Former Farm Advisor, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
Michael J. Kruse - Summer Intern, La Paz County Cooperative Extension,
Parker, AZ
J. E. Nelson - Field Technician, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
Mary Olsen - Extension Plant Pathologist, Plant Pathology Department,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
M. J. Ottman - Extension Agronomist, Plant Sciences Department,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
B. Pryor - Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology Department, University
of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
S. Rasmussen - Research Specialist Senior, Plant Pathology Department,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Michael D. Rethwisch - Farm Advisor, Riverside County Cooperative
Extension, Blythe, CA
M. Reay - Lab Assistant, Riverside County Cooperative Extension,
Blythe, CA
Barry R. Tickes - Agricultural Agent, Yuma County Cooperative
Extension, Yuma, AZ
The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Any products, services, or organizations that are mentioned,
shown, or indirectly implied in this publication do not imply endorsement
by the University of Arizona.
Document located http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1301/
Published October, 2002
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