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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

When's it Gonna Green Up? Germination Day is Coming (I hope)...

October 9, 2020
By Daniel K Macon
In the meantime, how are you going to cope? Having lived (and ranched) through California's 1000-year drought from 2012-2015, I often find myself recalling the autumn of 2013. Believe it or not, we had a germinating rain on September 3 - I measured 0.75" of rain here in Auburn.
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Rainbow Carrots

October 9, 2020
Rainbow Carrots By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Rainbow Carrots Daucus carota Planting Area: USDA zones 3-11, all Sunset zones Size: 6-18 root with up to 12 tall, 8 wide leafy crowns Bloom Season: Fall-Spring Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: When seedlings are 1-2 high, thin carrot plants to...
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Sprinklers watering both lawn and sidewalk.
The Confluence: Article

Effective messaging on water conservation

October 9, 2020
As the climate heats up and droughts intensify, especially in the American Southwest, it's crucial that households reduce their water usage. Water districts urge their customers to save, but their messaging generally lacks rigorous evaluation of efficacy.
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Know Your Biostimulants

October 9, 2020
By Ben A Faber
UCCE-UC IPM Biologics Educational Webinar Series Free Events Register here Nov 10 So many products, so much confusion Effective use of biostimulants in agriculture Patrick Brown, Plant Sciences, UC Davis 3 - 4:15, 1 CCA CEU Nov 18 Biological plant growth regulators: Experience, facts and future Mi...
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The Real Dirt: Article

Growing Garlic

October 9, 2020
Garlic is a species in the onion genus Allium, and therefore related to onions, shallots, leeks, and chives. It is flavorful, nutritious, and easy to grow. There are two types of garlic: softneck and hardneck. Softneck garlic is the easiest to grow.
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Salvia (photos by Betty Victor)
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Fire-Resistant, Not Fire-Proof

October 8, 2020
This time reminds me of when we lived at South Lake Tahoe several years ago. We had a house that had approximately 40 pine trees in the back part of the lot. We were told that we had to religiously rake up the fallen needles and remove the dead limbs from the trees.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

New Extension Risk Management Education Funding Opportunities Due 11/19

October 8, 2020
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center, (Western Center), in conjunction with the Northeast, Southern, and North Central Centers is announcing two competitive funding opportunities for educational projects designed to help agricultural producers improve their economi...
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