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The Savvy Sage: Article

Bermuda grass

February 9, 2024
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is my favorite weed to eradicate. In my experience, it's one of the easiest pernicious weeds to get rid of! I've eliminated this perennial grass at more than half a dozen organic community garden plots and paths in the past couple decades.
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Barely fitting in the nest
The Savvy Sage: Article

Hummingbirds

February 9, 2024
Humanity is separated into those who gaze skyward and those who cast their eyes downward. I fit into the first category. This perspective allows me to uncover some of nature's hidden treasures.
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Primavera 2023

February 9, 2024
En este nmero: Temperamento de las vacas relaciona con las espirales de pelaje Recursos en lnea para la Aseguranza de la Calidad de Carne de Vaca (BQA) Eventos que vienen: Campamento para jvenes, reunin sobre los robles azules...
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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Article

Cover Cropping in Rice - Field Demonstration Day

February 9, 2024
UC Cooperative Extension will host a Healthy Soils Program field demonstration day on cover cropping in rice systems. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 29th, from 9:30am to noon, on Staten Island in San Joaquin County (23319 N. Staten Island Road, Thornton).
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Cover Crops in Rice - Field Demonstration Day

February 9, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension will host a Healthy Soils Program field demonstration day on cover cropping in rice systems. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 29th, from 9:30am to noon, on Staten Island in San Joaquin County (23319 N. Staten Island Road, Thornton).
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SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Cover Crops in Rice - Field Demonstration Day

February 9, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension will host a Healthy Soils Program field demonstration day on cover cropping in rice systems. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 29th, from 9:30am to noon, on Staten Island in San Joaquin County (23319 N. Staten Island Road, Thornton).
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UC ANR Climate Corner: Article

Local Resources for Rainwater Capture and More

February 9, 2024
By Jill Santos
Capitalize on all this rain and capture it using rain barrels and rain gardens. Discounts and programs are available depending on where you live in Ventura County. The City of Ventura offers water use efficiency programs as well as rain barrel discounts.
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UC Cooperative Extension Napa County: Article

Wildfire Preparedness for Agricultural Operations

February 9, 2024
The UCCE Fire Network has prepared a series of educational resources on wildfire preparedness for agricultural landowners on the topics of defensible space, structure hardening, and protection for crops, vineyards and orchards. Access the resources on the UC ANR Fire Network website.
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Photo of four different types of mushrooms.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Magical Mushrooms

February 9, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
With the cooler, damp weather due to the recent atmospheric storm and fog, you may have observed mushrooms popping up in your lawn, garden, or neighborhood. Mushrooms have a mixed reputation as being beautiful, delicious, deadly, magical, and mysterious.
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