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Water delivery gate to a farm. The flow rate can be measured from the water level in the main canal, gate width, and water level at the delivery point. Photo by Khaled Bali
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Water measurement and reporting course offered by UCCE May 20

April 14, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Learning from the University of California Cooperative Extension how to correctly install and maintain a water volume measurement system on his ranch has saved Modoc County rancher Glenn Nader a significant amount of money.
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Clouds are overhead as dusk falls, with low sunlight reflecting off the surface of curving river.

Drought is back! And so is Water Talk

April 1, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Water Talk podcast returns Friday, April 2, for its second season. This year's podcast will include a focus on the water issue on many minds at the end of a relatively dry rainy season: drought.
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UCCE orchard and vineyard systems advisor Kari Arnold demonstrates proper tree planting. (Photo: Anne Schellman)

No need to amend soil when planting new trees or perennials

March 29, 2021
Gardeners who follow conventional wisdom and nursery recommendations to mix organic amendments into the soil when planting new trees or perennials in their landscapes are making a mistake, according to UC Cooperative Extension environmental horticulture experts.
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