Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…

Virtual Fencing: Collaring and Training Livestock In an earlier article, we introduced virtual fencing (VF) as a system for containing livestock without traditional fences. Now, let’s explore how to collar and train livestock to recognize these virtual boundaries.Setting Up Virtual Fencing Collars …

Virtual Fencing: A New Tool for Livestock and Land Management Virtual fencing (VF) is a precision agriculture tool gaining traction across California’s diverse rangelands. It uses GPS collars to contain livestock without physical fences. Producers set virtual boundaries across their pasture from a…

 Voluntarios participan en primera ofensiva contra el barrenador dorado de los robles Es tan pequeñito que solo llega a medir un centímetro de longitud. Pero cuando se convierte en plaga puede derribar un roble en un periodo de dos a cuatro años. Se trata del barrenador dorado de los robles,…

 Proponen una cooperación institucional, transformación agrícola, educación técnica, empoderamiento comunitario y la participación del sector privadoLa seguridad hídrica a lo largo de las cuencas hidrográficas de los ríos Bravo y Colorado se enfrenta a una amenaza que “ya no es temporal sino sistemática…

Indoor plants are a beautiful and practical addition to any home or office, offering numerous benefits that go beyond their aesthetic appeal. These ornamental plants are cultivated indoors and are typically chosen for their ability to thrive in low-light conditions and require minimal maintenance. Most…

To raise awareness of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act among small farmers, a UC ANR team is providing technical assistance, education and outreach.

If you don’t have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting.TasksRepair damaged spots in cool-season lawns (such as tall fescue) by scratching with a rake, seeding and covering with mulch. Keep moist until the new grass seedlings are well established. Warm-season lawns like Bermuda grass will soon…