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In dairies with milking robots, cows voluntarily walk into a sophisticated, computerized box when they are ready for milking.
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UC helps California dairy farmers experiment with milking robots

June 11, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Early in the 20th century, dairy operators traded their milking stools for machines to produce enough dairy products to meet growing consumer demand. The technological developments were critical to the formation of California's enormous dairy industry, the largest in the nation. Today, more than 1.
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Berkeley joins Global Alliance of Universities on Climate

June 11, 2019
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from UCB CNR news Last month, Dean David Ackerly represented UC Berkeley in Beijing at the meeting of the executive committee and academic committee of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC).
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Fire scientists recommend that the five-foot-zone around structures be completely free of vegetation that can burn.
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More fire inspections needed to protect homes from wildfire

June 11, 2019
By Jeannette Warnert
Public records show that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), has not kept up with its fire inspection goals in many wildfire-prone areas of California, reported Lauren Sommer on KQED radio, the National Public Radio affiliate in San Francisco.
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June 2019

June 10, 2019
Managing Nitrogen Fertilizer When the Weather Does Not Cooperate - A Few Thoughts on Disease Management for 2019 - Weed Management: 2019 Season...
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Bringing in the bounty.
UC ANR South Coast REC Field Events, Workshops, and Extension: Article

Fun with Spuds

June 10, 2019
By Tamara J Majcherek
Our first Potato U-Pick experiment was a success thanks to the potatoes originally planted for the youth GROW program and the deluge of rain this spring which had other plans and delayed their availability. Luckily, this happy accident led to a wonderful morning and may lead to an annual event.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

USDA NIFA Indirect Cost Requirements Update

June 10, 2019
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, NIFA's competitive grant programs indirect cost limitations were impacted by the 2018 Farm Bill. Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administrative costs) may be limited by legislation authorizing a specific NIFA program.
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Rice Notes - June, 2019

June 10, 2019
Weedy Rice Workshop A few thoughts on disease management for 2019 Weed Management 2019 Season Managing nitrogen fertilizer when the weather does not cooperate...
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