100 Sunrise Blvd., Suite E
Colusa, CA  95932
Phone 530-458-0575
Email jlschmierer@ucdavis.edu

EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems, California State University Chico,   May, 2002

MS Agriculture/Weed Science, California State University Chico, With Distinction, 1993

Thesis: "Enhancement of Paraquat Activity with Low Rates of Photosynthetic Inhibitor Herbicides for Weed Control in Alfalfa"

BS Agriculture/Plant Science, California State University Fresno, Cum Laude, 1974

AA Agriculture, San Joaquin Delta College, 1971

EMPLOYMENT

Agronomy Farm Advisor,

Cooperative Extension, Univ. of California, Colusa, CA                        1998- Present

Current county assignment covers alfalfa, wheat, dry beans, safflower and sunflowers in Colusa, Sutter and Yuba Counties with alfalfa responsibilities in Glenn County.  Research specialization areas are weed control, soil and plant nutrients, pest management, water management and precision agriculture. 

Visiting Scientist,

Agronomy Dept., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN                        1997- 1998

Farm Advisor and County Director,

Lassen County Cooperative Extension, Univ. of California                   1981- 1997

Susanville, CA

Agricultural Pest Control Advisor and Pest Control Operator,

Western Farm Service, Fresno, CA                                                       1979- 1981

Commercial Production Manager/Agronomist,

Betaseed Inc., Albany, OR                                                                    1977-1979

Research Agronomist and Seed Mill Manager,

Holly Sugar Corporation, Tracy, CA                                                     1974-1977

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Agronomy

Western Society of Weed Science

California Weed Science Society