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Foothill Livestock Network: Document

Disaster Livestock Access Program

The Disaster Livestock Access Program is available for commercial producers in Placer, Nevada, and Yuba Counties. This program allows for access to your property when disaster strikes to care for livestock once emergency personnel has approved access. For the purpose of this program, commercial…

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On the Range: Article

Effective Herbicides for Controlling North Bay Rangeland Weeds

July 24, 2025

By Devii R Rao

This article is re-posted and slightly modified from the UC Weed Science Blog and Livestock and Range Blog on August 1, 2017.Do you have yellow starthistle, purple starthistle, Italian thistle, Himalaya blackberry, or other common Central Coast rangeland weeds on your ranch? If so, you may be…

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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Native Ground Covers

Aug 20, 2025

Program: Covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they often…

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Foothill Livestock Network: Document

Weed Management

Click on the links below for more information on managing common weeds in the Sierra Foothills. Source: Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States. Rangeland WeedsBarb goatgrassBroomsedgeCommon cockleburFiddleneckFoxtail barleyItalian thistleMedusaheadRipgut bromeScotch broomYellow…

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