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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Page

Weather

 Merced, CA County has a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot and dry summers and mild to cool and wet winters. Average temperatures throughout the year range from 77°F in the summer months to around 44°F during the winter. The hottest month of the year is August, when temperatures can…
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UCCE Plumas-Sierra: Event

2025 Small Farms Seminar

May 6, 2025

This event is designed for livestock producers of all sizes and ages! Come learn goat and sheep herd health tips from veterinarian Rosie Bush, DVM, UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, raising livestock with predators, disaster preparedness and bio-security for your livestock . This is a FREE event,…
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Amy Rathbone is feeling lucky to collaborate with Mendocino forestland

March 28, 2025
By Grace N Dean
This interview concludes our Women’s History Month series- view three more interviews with women landowners on the blog home page! Every Forest Stewardship Workshop participant has their own, unique relationship with forests. For Amy Rathbone, purchasing a parcel of forestland with her husband meant…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Weekly Evapotranspiration Report 3/27/2025

March 28, 2025
By Sandi L Gudino
Hello All: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…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Weekly Evapotranspiration Report 3/20/2025

March 28, 2025
By Sandi L Gudino
Hello All: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…
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ANR Employee News: Article

During busy Ag Day, UC ANR teams showcase impact

March 28, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR greeted state leaders, elected officials, legislative staffers and members of the public at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 19, a lovely day in Sacramento. “This was quite possibly the busiest Ag Day I’ve ever attended!” said Anne Megaro, director of Government and Community Relations. “We…
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