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  • Researcher Julia Michaels standing in a field of frying pans, an uplands plant endemic to California. Photo courtesy of Julia Michaels
    Once perceived as a problem, conservation grazing by cattle a boon to vernal pools

    Dec 13, 2021

    • Agriculture
    • Environment
    • Natural Resources
  • A new UC ANR publication helps park guides and docents explain the movement of cattle on lands like the East Bay Regional Parks. Photo by Sheila Barry
    New UC ANR publication educates public on cycles of cattle production, grazing and economics

    Nov 16, 2021

    • Agriculture
    • Environment
    • Food
  • Cattle roam on the Van Vleck ranch in Rancho Murieta, California. Photo by Karin Higgins, UC Davis
    California’s local meat suppliers struggle to stay in business

    Sep 13, 2021

    • Agriculture
    • Economic Development
    • Food
  • Livestock grazing to enhance habitat for endangered butterflies in Santa Clara County.
    Beef cattle grazing more help than harm for endangered plants and animals

    May 19, 2021

    • Agriculture
    • Natural Resources
  • Cattle graze cover crops near Roscoe, South Dakota.
    Match.Graze and SD Grazing Exchange work to connect landowners and livestock managers

    Oct 19, 2020

    • Agriculture
  • Cattle graze dry grass, reducing potential wildfire fuels.Photo by Roger Praplan
    Match.Graze launches to reduce wildfire fuel, feed livestock

    Oct 1, 2020

    • Agriculture
  • Cattle grazing reduces wildfire fuel in rural areas.
    Cattle grazing is a tool for reducing fire danger

    Sep 10, 2020

    • Natural Resources
  • Targeted cattle grazing can reduce fire risk and help maintain natural resources.
    UCCE advisors promote targeted grazing to reduce wildfire threat

    May 29, 2018

    • Natural Resources
  • Leaving sufficient dry matter on rangeland prevents soil erosion and creates a conducive environment for diverse plant communities to thrive.
    Low residual dry matter on rangeland a concern heading into wet season

    Oct 2, 2015

  • Cattle grazing on Coyote Ridge supports habitat for the Bay checkerspot butterfly, says UC ANR's Sheila Barry. (Photo: Sheila Barry)
    Grazing is good for public lands

    May 12, 2015

  • Does social media reveal how we feel about cattle grazing?

    Jun 18, 2014

  • Yosemite toads start out smaller than your pinky nail and can grow to almost as large as your fist. Photo by R. Grasso
    Yosemite toad undeterred by cows grazing in meadows

    Dec 20, 2013

  • UC Davis researchers analyzed the water samples for microbial and nutrient pollution, including fecal indicator bacteria, fecal coliform, E. coli, nitrogen and phosphorous.
    Grazing public lands is compatible with recreation, UC scientists say

    Jul 4, 2013

  • UC Davis postdoctoral scholar and lead author Leslie Roche takes a water sample from a public grazing land. Credit: Kenneth Tate/UC Davis
    Cattle grazing and clean water not mutually exclusive

    Jul 3, 2013

  • UC researchers will study how to optimize grazing productivity while achieving desired wetlands enhancements.
    Caltrans to cooperate with UCCE on long-term rangeland practices study

    Apr 29, 2013

  • The Marin Carbon Project seeks to document carbon sequestration in rangeland.
    Rangelands could offset tons of carbon emissions

    Oct 14, 2010

  • Scientists to minimize impact of High Sierra grazing

    Aug 31, 2010

  • Baycheckerspot2
    Cattle ranching offers notable public benefits

    Jul 19, 2010

  • Ken Tate, left, and Rob Atwill.
    Researchers respond to Sac Bee Sierra grazing story

    May 12, 2010

  • A lake in the high Sierra. (Photo: Mike Poe.)
    Forest Service works with UC to ensure water quality

    May 10, 2010

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