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Bales of harvested cotton await their turn at the gin. (Photo: Jeff Mitchell)

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California farmers to share their soil health handiwork

February 2, 2021

By Jeffrey P Mitchell

A group of California farmers will share their experiences improving soil health in cotton production by growing cover crops, reducing tillage, applying compost and other practices during an online session at 11 a.m. Feb. 23.

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A compass is one of the tools professional foresters use to establish plots when collecting data about a forest.

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New videos demonstrate techniques and tools to survey forestland trees

January 21, 2021

Forestland owners can learn how to survey the trees on their property from four new videos produced by UC Cooperative Extension, setting them on a course for sustainable management of their forestland. The videos are available on the UC ANR YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/UCANR).

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In California, RIFA mounds frequently resemble gopher mounds because they consist of a circular upwelling of loose soil.

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Red imported fire ants may be challenging to eradicate, but they can be controlled

January 19, 2021

As winter turns into spring, Southern California residents who live in areas where the red imported fire ant has taken hold will want to keep a close eye out for colonies establishing themselves in lawns, parks, schools and golf courses.

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UC ANR releases new publication that synthesizes scientific knowledge on annual rangeland

January 7, 2021

Decades of research-based knowledge about the history, physical characteristics and vegetation in California annual grassland, oak-woodland and chaparral ecosystems has been consolidated in a new nine-part PDF document.

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Organic fertilizer AGRO GOLD WS may contain glyphosate and diquat

December 4, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced today (Dec. 4) that a Stop Use notice and statewide quarantine have been issued for the organic fertilizer product AGRO GOLD WS to all organic operations registered in California.

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