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UCCE Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

July 2021

July 13, 2021
In this issue: Placer and Nevada Offices Reopening More than Simply Surviving Help us Pilot-Test a New Drought Decision Support Tool Managing Irrigated Pasture during Drought Getting our Ranches Ready for Fire Season Disaster Livestock Access Pass Program in the Works for the Foothills A Final Word.
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State boosts ANR budget

July 13, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, I am beyond thrilled to share with you that Governor Newsom signed the state budget last night and it includes a historic increase for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Colusa County: Article

July 2021

July 13, 2021
Ornamental Plant of the Month Agapanthus Edible Plant of the Month Amaranth Recipe of the Month Easy Crispy Chicken July Tomato Tasting and other Garden Goodies July 31, 9 am 499 Marguerite, Williams Education Village Arbuckle Farmers Market Downtown Arbuckle Every Wednesday 47 pm August and beyond...
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The UC Master Gardener Program can provide technical assistance to help home gardeners find resources for home soil testing. (Photo: USDA)
Green Blog: Article

Smoke and ash from wildfire may have lingering impacts in food production

July 13, 2021
By Jeannette Warnert
A summer of smoke and ash in many parts of California has raised questions about the safety of produce growing on farms and in the garden, eggs laid by chickens who peck around in ash-laden areas, and remediation needed to safely and effectively grow food in the future.
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2022 MG Training
Garden Notes: Article

Now Accepting Applications for our 2022 Master Gardener Training

July 12, 2021
By Marceline D Sousa
Have you always wanted to learn more about gardening? Would you like to have more of a science-based knowledge of gardening? Are you interested in meeting new people that have a similar interest while make a difference in the community?
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A Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae, depositing an egg on the tendrils of her host plant, Passiflora. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Caught in the Act of Laying an Egg on Tendrils

July 12, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
You know the drill, lay 'em on the tendrils. But Gulf Fritillary butterflies, Agraulis vanillae, don't always lay their eggs on the tendrils of their host plant, the passionflower vine (Passiflora) although textbooks may indicate that.
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

July 2021

July 12, 2021
JUNE 2021 CATTLECAL NEWSLETTER UPDATE EMPOASCA spp.
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Black cows stand in and around a watering hole surrounded by bare ground.
Green Blog: Article

Ag Pass program aims to improve wildfire preparedness on rangeland

July 12, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
When the Detwiler Fire broke out near his family's ranch in 2017, Tony Toso was home to take defensive action to protect his family and animals. The Mariposa County rancher feels fortunate that he was on site. We were on the front end of the fire damage and it started on a Sunday, recalled Toso.
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