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UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: UCCE Central Sierra Hosts Virtual Fencing Workshop for NRCS Staff

May 26, 2026
By Brian J Allen
Virtual Fence Cost May Be Offset with NRCS EQIP Funds Virtual Fencing (VF) is a livestock management tool that uses GPS collars to track livestock and guide their movements with audio and electric pulse cues. Instead of building a physical fence, users can draw a virtual boundary on a computer or mobile…
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Red wiggler being in woman's hand
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

The Red Wiggler – A Composting Powerhouse

May 26, 2026
By Terry Pellegrini
Worms. I think you either love them or detest the wiggly little guys. I fall into the former category. I love worms, always have.  Every time I unearth one of these whimsical little creatures in my garden, I must take a moment to enjoy their squiggly little bodies and thank them for keeping my soil…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Cool Garden Tools for Dad: Practical, Fun, and Perfect for Any Green Thumb

May 26, 2026
By Barbara Kissinger Santos
If your dad loves spending time in the garden, you know it’s more than just a hobby—it’s his happy place, his sanctuary, and sometimes even his “office.” Whether he’s pruning roses, planting vegetables, or just relaxing among his plants, thoughtful garden gear can make a big difference. From clever multi-use…
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Grupo de personas degustando varios tipos de té.
Blog de Alimentos: Article

Expertos de UC exploran potencial del cultivo de té en California

May 26, 2026
By Michael Hsu
 Centro de UC ANR ayudará a optimizar la producción de té, la cual ofrece mayor ganancia en menos superficieCada taza de té comienza mucho antes del primer sorbo. Detrás de su aroma y del momento de calma que ofrece, hay una historia que empieza en el campo. El té es la segunda bebida más popular…
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DroneCamp Marks 10th Anniversary Aug. 3-6

May 26, 2026
By Andy Lyons
DroneCamp 2026 marks its 10th anniversary this August. The annual week-long short course on using drones for research, mapping, and education was launched by UC ANR's Informatics and GIS Statewide Program (IGIS) in 2017, and is now a major inter-campus collaboration held each summer at CSU Monterey Bay.
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Yellow-billed Magpie. UC IPM Program
The Real Dirt: Article

Yellow-Billed Magpie

May 25, 2026
Magpies are amazing birds! They are strikingly handsome, intelligent, and bold. They build nests with domed roofs and side entrances and decorate these homes with the bright shiny objects they collect. They hold funeral services for their dead. They can mimic human speech. A cartoon pair, the yellow-billed…
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Illustration of a green and gold fertilizer bag showing ratios of 10% nitrogen, 5% phosphate, and 5% potassium.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Fertilizer Use in the Garden

May 25, 2026
By Caroline Gengo
Plants make their own food through photosynthesis (converting water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen using solar energy). When we fertilize a plant, we are adding specific nutrients to the plant’s environment to support growth or maintenance. Many of the fertilizers we buy include some combination of…
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Civil War scene, colorbearer shot. This work, "The Siege of Vicksburg--Assault on Fort Hill," is by Swedish-born American illustrator Thure de Thulstrup (1848-1930), whom his contemporary critics considered "the foremost military artist in America." (Image courtesy of Wikipedia)

Memorial Day and Memories

May 25, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Today, on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, we pay tribute to America's fallen soldiers, and those who served in the military."The Civil War was America's bloodiest conflict.  The unprecedented violence of battles such as Shiloh, Antietam, Stones River, and Gettysburg shocked citizens and international…
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