Ongoing research

Why are conifers dying?Across the state, but in the Sierra Nevada in particular, unprecedented numbers of trees have died on both public and private land. Many trees stressed from the four-year drought and overcrowding have succumbed to bark beetles. Aerial detection surveys done in 2016 showed that 102…

By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q:  I just bought a new tree. When I plant it, what should I do to provide support? What else should I do to take care of it?A:  Staking and Tying:After planting your tree, remove the nursery stake, which is the thin pole tied to the tree.If…

In this Issue:   Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Highlights   Irrigated Pasture Clipping Height Project   2008/09 Northern California Winter Pasture Experience   Dryland Hay Variety Trials   Beef and Horse Vaccination and Treatment Plans for the…

In this Issue:   Medusahead: What is being tested to reduce it?   Irrigated Pasture Fertilization - Where do we go from here?   Weaned Calf and Yearling Natural and Implant Trends and Prices   2009 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium   Winter Ag…

By Elaine Applebaum, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I just planted a new tree and want to know the best way to stake it.A: It’s important to know that not all newly planted trees need to be staked. In fact, improper staking can harm rather than help. The more freely a tree can move, the…

In this Issue:   Reproductive Herd Health   EPD Accuracy   Affect of time of transport after insemination on pregnancy rates   Fiddleneck

In this Issue:   Fall Cattle Health Reminders   Managing Mint in Irrigated Pasture in California   Feed Alternatives in a Drought Year   Marketing Your Calves on the Video   An Introduction to Grazing for Weed Control   Irrigation Scheduling Tools…

In this Issue:   Euthanasia (Humane Killing) of Cattle with a Firearm   Livestock Compensation Program   Summary of Selenium, Copper and Zinc Status for Beef Cattle in Northern California   Managing Tree of Heaven in Pasture   Sire Selection - Determining…

Laurie Meyerpeter, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2007Autumn color is a mystery to us gardeners. Is fall color really caused by the weather? Why was the tree red when I bought it at the nursery but is now yellow every year? And why is my “Burning Bush” pink? Shouldn’t it be…