On the Range

The San Francisco Bay Water Board has expanded their Grazing Regulatory Program to the Petaluma River watershed. Grazing operations exceeding 100 acres in size are required to enroll in the program by February 15, 2026, and to complete a Ranch Water Quality Plan by February 2027. A fact sheet is available…

  Register NowCentral Coast Rangeland CoalitionFall 2025 Workshop  Thursday, October 16, 8am-4pmRSVP by October 2nd or earlier to confirm you spotSpace is limited, $40 Carpooling is encouraged as the number of vehicles allowed on the field site may be limited. Brush…

Livestock grazing can help maintain grasslands, improve native species habitat, control weeds, and reduce wildfire fuelsClick here for the pdf fact sheet version of this article. Biodiversity hotspots at risk California grasslands are often dominated by non-native European annual grasses. At the…

Research update from a project throughout Central California1This post is by Devii Rao, Roger Baldwin, Theresa Becchetti, Josh Davy, Royce Larsen, Fadzayi Mashiri, Ryan Meinerz, and Rebecca OzeranClick here for the pdf fact sheet version of this article. Ground squirrel damage described by ranchers …

 Now is the time to do any last minute control of wooly distaff thistle and purple starthistle, before they go to seed. Most herbicide treatments for these species will not be effective during the summer, so your options are more limited.Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States is a…