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Rancher Carol Kramer managing barb goatgrass with prescribed fire. Jul 13, 2023.
Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Lighting (Rx) Fires in July

September 14, 2023
By Daniel K Macon
Barb goatgrass (Aegilops triuncialis L.) is a winter annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. According to a UCANR publication, it was introduced to Sacramento and El Dorado Counties via the importation of cattle from Mexico.
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Glenn County: Article

Sacramento Valley Walnut Newsletter Glenn County - Fall 2023

September 14, 2023
In This Issue Fall Walnut Considerations Freeze Reminder Cover Crops for a Wet Winter Nematode Management in Walnut Meeting Save the Dates Trees-to-Tomatoes Walnut Variety Trial Introduction New Advisor Introduction Sacramento Valley Orchard Source...
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Golden Orb Spider by jeans_Photos is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Yah, There's a Spider in My Rose Bush

September 14, 2023
As a Master Gardener, I hear all sorts of complaints about spiders in the garden; how these arachnids are eating plants, and how they are destroying the garden. To each of these complaints, I offer the same answers. Garden spiders do NOT eat plants, flowers, or vegetable crops.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

2023-09 Sep 23 House Plants Workshop & MG Info session

September 13, 2023
Quick reminder of these two sessions on Sat, Sep 23. See attachment or our website for more details: Selection and Care for House Plants, a Free Community Education Workshop, presented by Cathy Fossum, Merced County Master Gardener.
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Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito. (Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Bug Squad: Article

Household Vampires Want Your Blood

September 13, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What do you think of when someone mentions "household vampires?" Fleas? Ticks? Bed bugs? Mosquitoes? Yes! The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, themed "Household Vampires," from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept.
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Apply to become HFC or SFS Strategic Initiative leader

September 13, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
ANR is seeking leaders for two strategic initiatives: Healthy Families and Communities and Sustainable Food Systems. The new Healthy Families and Communities leader will start on Nov. 1, and the new Sustainable Food Systems leader will start on Jan. 1, 2024.
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A woman stands next to an array of solar panels beside a fam field.
Green Blog: Article

Farmers save money, water by adopting climate-smart agriculture practices

September 13, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A Hmong small-scale farmer in Merced County has saved about 14.4 acre-inches of water annually and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 12.406 MTCO2e per year (equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions produced from burning 1,396 gallons of gasoline) after upgrading her farm.
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