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Hairy Fleabane
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A Pain in the Asteraceae - Identifying Important Winter Weeds in Alfalfa

December 19, 2018
By Thomas J Getts, Rachael Long
The first step in developing a successful weed management program is being able to properly identify the species that are infesting a field. But why? Why is weed identification so important? Simply stated, because not all weeds are created equal.
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SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting

December 10, 2018
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension will host the SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The meeting location is the Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206).
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'Sheeping-off' alfalfa fields in the wintertime benefits alfalfa growers and sheep herders in that sheep get feed and alfalfa growers get weevil and weed control benefits and thatched removed for higher quality hay.
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‘Sheeping off’ alfalfa is a win-win for all!

December 5, 2018
By Rachael Long
Sheeping off' or grazing alfalfa fields in the fall and winter, when alfalfa fields are dormant and not growing very fast is frequently of benefit to both alfalfa growers and sheep producers.
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Birds foraging for insects and rodents in flood irrigated alfalfa. Photo: Capital Press
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2018 California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium

November 19, 2018
By Rachael Long
Producing Healthy Forage Systems November 27-28-29, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort, Reno Nevada Hay y'all, come join us for the California Alfalfa and Forage Symposium in Reno, NV, November 27-29, 2018! This year's theme is Building Healthy Forage Systems For a detailed agenda, and registration informatio...
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