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UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Introduction to Virtual Fencing for Livestock and Land Management

September 12, 2025
By Brian J Allen
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…
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Blog Verde: Article

Urgen a México y EUA continuar trabajo coordinado para reducir problemas de agua en la franja fronteriza

September 12, 2025
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
 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…
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How to Reach UsIntermountain Research and Extension CenterPO Box 8502816 Havlina RoadTulelake, CA 96134Phone: (530) 667-5117 Questions or Comments?Meet Our Team   Robert G WilsonFarm Advisor/ DirectorPhone: (530) 667-5117Email: rgwilson@ucanr.edu     Darrin A…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Why grow indoor plants and how to care for them

September 12, 2025
By Haramrit Gill
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…
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Striped pansies
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Sept. 12 - 18

September 12, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
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…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Backyard and Worm Composting Workshop

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

 Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.Workshops are FREE and bilingual. 
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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