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	Growing Seed Sprouts at Home Growing Seed Sprouts at Home How to grow edible sprouts at home while avoiding food safety hazards.
	Small Grain Production Pt 3: Seedbed Preparation, Sowing, and Residue Mgmt. Small Grain Production Pt 3: Seedbed Preparation, Sowing, and Residue ... Part 3 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual discusses your options in the initial stages of production, including till versus no-till systems, drilling versus broadcast seeding, and sowing depth, rate, and timing.
	Pears: An Alternative Feed Pears: An Alternative Feed Pears that are weather damaged or otherwise unsaleable need not go entirely to waste: you can still use them as feed for cattle, sheep, or goats. This brief publication gives you the basics on making the best of your fruit tree losses.
	Frequently Asked Questions on Pitch Canker Frequently Asked Questions on Pitch Canker Pitch canker can kill branches on Monterey pines, and sometimes kills the entire tree. Use the color photos in this electronic publication to identify pitch canker, and learn what you can do to check its spread.
	Diaprepes Root Weevil Diaprepes Root Weevil Diaprepes root weevil is a serious pest of Florida citrus, sweet potatoes, papayas, and ornamental plants, and it threatens to become established in California as well. 1,349 KB download.
	Footbaths for Animal Facilities: Easier Than You Think! Footbaths for Animal Facilities: Easier Than You Think! A simple, effective way to reduce livestock disease transmission is to get the people who work with the animals to clean their boots with a disinfectant footbath before they enter or leave a livestock area. Training and footbath placement are key.
	Sweet Corn Production in California Sweet Corn Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Farm Water Quality Plan Farm Water Quality Plan Farm Water Quality Planning Series. A template for a comprehensive farm water quality management plan for use in planning, implementation, and evaluation of management practices to help satisfy water quality regulatory requirements. (Replaces #9002)
	Cucurbit Seed Production in California Cucurbit Seed Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Establishing Integrated Pest Management Policies and Programs Establishing Integrated Pest Management Policies and Programs Adoption of a written IPM plan is an important first step in implementing integrated pest management practices. This publication takes you through the process, step by step.
	Small Grain Production Pt 7: Pest Management -- Insects Small Grain Production Pt 7: Pest Management -- Insects Part 7 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual provides color photographs and discussion of the major insect pests of small grains in California.
	Forest Stewardship Series 19: Laws and Regulations. . .: Timber Harvesting Forest Stewardship Series 19: Laws and Regulations. . .: Timber Harves... Full title: Laws and Regulations Affecting Forests, Part I: Timber Harvesting. Part 19 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Asian Citrus Psyllid Asian Citrus Psyllid Plant hosts, life cycle, crop damage, and pest management information for this pest of citrus and other closely related plants.
	Soil Fertility Management for Organic Crops Soil Fertility Management for Organic Crops Organic soil fertility management is guided by the philosophy of “feed the soil to feed the plant.” This basic precept is implemented through a series of practices designed to increase soil organic matter, biological activity, and nutrient availability.
	Raising Game Birds Raising Game Birds There are many reasons to raise game birds, including pheasants, chukar partridges, and Japanese or bobwhite quail: as a hobby, a 4-H project, or even a business venture. Interested? This publication will point you in the right direction.
	Roundup Ready Alfalfa: An Emerging Technology Roundup Ready Alfalfa: An Emerging Technology Find out how glyphosate-resistant alfalfa promises to make weed control much simpler and alfalfa production cheaper.
	Plasticulture in California Vegetable Production Plasticulture in California Vegetable Production Farmers up and down California are using plastic mulches, row covers, and tunnels to improve vegetable production or extend the growing season. This publication describes the variety of materials available, their uses, and their potential benefits.
	Practical Lawn Fertilization Practical Lawn Fertilization Proper fertilization is an important part of effective lawn care. This free publication will answer your basic questions and help you establish a fertilization plan.
	Small Grain Production Pt 1: Importance of Small Grain Crops in California Small Grain Production Pt 1: Importance of Small Grain Crops in Califo... Part 1 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual gives an overview of the history and current status of small grain production in California.
	Weed Management for Organic Crops Weed Management for Organic Crops Weed management in organic vegetable production systems must involve the use of many techniques and strategies, all with the goal of achieving economically acceptable weed control and crop yields.
	Rural Roads: A Contruction and Maintenance Guide for California Landowners Rural Roads: A Contruction and Maintenance Guide for California Landow... For farmers, landowners, and land managers: How to maintain and repair existing roads in rural areas and how to plan and construct new rural roads.
	Small Grain Production Pt 4: Fertilization Small Grain Production Pt 4: Fertilization Part 4 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual includes information on soils and fertility, symptoms of nutrient deficiency or toxicity (with full-color photographs), and fertilizer application, timing, and rates.
	Small Grain Production Pt 14: Troubleshooting Small Grain Production Small Grain Production Pt 14: Troubleshooting Small Grain Production Part 14 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual is a detailed guide for troubleshooting a wide variety of problems in your small grain crop, complete with over 40 full-color photographs of symptoms.
	Small Grain Production Pt 8: Pest Management -- Vertebrates Small Grain Production Pt 8: Pest Management -- Vertebrates Part 8 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual gives essential information on vertebrate pests, including meadow mice, pocket gophers, rabbits, hares, deer, feral pigs, and waterfowl.
	Conservation Tillage and Weed Management Conservation Tillage and Weed Management "Conservation tillage" is an approach to soil management that balances the short-term need for a profitable crop with the long-term need for sustainably healthy ground. This publication looks at ways to control weeds while practicing conservation tillage.
	Bell Pepper Production in California Bell Pepper Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Managing Mosquitoes on the Farm Managing Mosquitoes on the Farm Mosquitoes on the farm can cause a variety of problems: they carry illness to humans, harm livestock, and reduce you property's value. Learn the basics of agricultural mosquito control from this free publication.
	Irrigation Water Salinity and Crop Production Irrigation Water Salinity and Crop Production All irrigation water contains dissolved mineral salts, and these can have a profound effect on crop performance. This publication helps you understand the basics of this relationship.
	Sago Palms in the Landscape Sago Palms in the Landscape Useful tips on propagating and growing these distinctive, palm-like trees in mild-winter regions.
	Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Tailwater Return Systems Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Tailwater Return Systems Excess irrigation water that runs off a farm field ("tailwater") is regulated by California law, since it may be carrying sediments, nutrients, and agricultural chemicals. Learn about options for safely recycling tailwater back into your farm operation.
	Forest Stewardship Series 18: Stewardship Objectives and Planning Forest Stewardship Series 18: Stewardship Objectives and Planning Part 18 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Beef Care Practices Beef Care Practices A thorough introduction to the issues and decisions facing a beef cattle producer in California.
	Bell Pepper Production: Sample Costs and Profitability Analysis Bell Pepper Production: Sample Costs and Profitability Analysis Sample costs of production were developed in Ventura County in 1999, but can easily be modified to fit other growing areas.
	Vine Mealybug: What You Should Know Vine Mealybug: What You Should Know Vine mealybug (VMB), a vineyard pest throughout the world, damages grape foliage and fruit, rendering the fruit unmarketable. This publication helps you identify and control VMB in California vineyards.
	Fruit Trees: Planting and Care of Young Trees Fruit Trees: Planting and Care of Young Trees Learn how to plant, prune, and care for bare-root or countainer-grown fruit trees.
	Peach Rust Caused by Tranzschelia discolor in California *Peach Rust Caused by Tranzschelia discolor* in California** Peach rust is a problem in every peach-growing area of California, but causes the greatest damage in the Sacramento Valley. Color photos and descriptions in this publication help you identify the disease and the conditions that encourage its development.
	Using CCA Preservative-Treated Lumber in Gardens and Landscaping Using CCA Preservative-Treated Lumber in Gardens and Landscaping Lumber that has been pressure-treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) resists decay and is commonly used in gardens and landscaping, but it does release a certain amount of its toxic chemicals into the environment. Learn how use this wood safely.
	Edible-Pod Pea Production in California Edible-Pod Pea Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Damping-Off Diseases Damping-Off Diseases Damping-off diseases affect vegetable crops worldwide. Learn the basic on how these fungal diseases spread and what you can do to stop them.
	Small Grain Production Pt 9: Pest Management -- Weeds Small Grain Production Pt 9: Pest Management -- Weeds Part 9 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual introduces the types of weeds that can be a problem in small grains and discusses their cultural and chemical control.
	Forest Stewardship Series 8: Forest Wildlife Forest Stewardship Series 8: Forest Wildlife Part 8 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Insect Management for Organic Crops Insect Management for Organic Crops Before planting a crop, an organic vegetable grower needs to understand the pests and beneficial organisms that usually occur in that crop and anticipate the pest problems that are likely to occur.
	Turfgrass Traffic and Compaction: Problems and Solutions Turfgrass Traffic and Compaction: Problems and Solutions Foot traffic is hard on lawns, but you can minimize the potential for damage by choosing the right turfgrass and growing it on the right soil.
	The Lunch Box Series, C: Safe Lunches for Preschool Children The Lunch Box Series, C: Safe Lunches for Preschool Children Tips on keeping food safety in mind when you put together your preschooler's nutritious sack lunch.
	Summer Squash Production in California Summer Squash Production in California Basic information for commercial growers of zucchini and other summer squashes, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Water Conservation Tips for the Home Lawn and Garden Water Conservation Tips for the Home Lawn and Garden How to make the most of your lawn area using the least amount of irrigation water.
	Fruit Trees: Pruning Overgrown Deciduous Trees Fruit Trees: Pruning Overgrown Deciduous Trees How to rehabilitate that overgrown, untended fruit tree, or decide whether it's worth the effort.
	Measuring Applied Water in Surface-Irrigated Orchards Measuring Applied Water in Surface-Irrigated Orchards A helpful guide on reducing agricultural runoff from irrigated properties caused by irrigation practices or winter rainfall.
	Protecting Food Safety When Shooting, Field Dressing, Bringing a Deer Home . . . Protecting Food Safety When Shooting, Field Dressing, Bringing a Deer ... For hunters, a short, practical guide for cutting and storing venison to avoid spoilage and the potential for disease.
	Peaches and Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners Peaches and Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners This series of handy guides for the home orchard gives a quick overview of major tasks that should be undertaken during the winter dormant, spring bloom, summer growing and harvest, and autumn seasons. This guide is for peaches and nectarines.
	Predicting and Controlling Stable Flies on California Dairies Predicting and Controlling Stable Flies on California Dairies The stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) is a serious pest of confined livestock, and is becoming a pest of pastured livestock as well. This publication will help you learn to identify the pest and manage infestations.
	Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Soil Intake Rates and Application . . . Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Soil Intake Rates and Applicatio... Matching the sprinkler application rate to the soil intake rate is difficult and complex. This publication discusses three approaches to determine the design application rate of a sprinkler irrigation system to the soil intake rate.
	Forest Stewardship Series 3: Forest Ecology Forest Stewardship Series 3: Forest Ecology Part 3 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Patch Budding: A Convenient Method for Top-Working Olives Patch Budding: A Convenient Method for Top-Working Olives Covers timing, scion wood selection, and techniques for patch budding onto small and large established trees.
	Small Grain Production Pt 6: Pest Management -- Diseases Small Grain Production Pt 6: Pest Management -- Diseases Part 6 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual discusses integrated pest management (IPM) for your crop and provides important information on and full-color photographs of the primary diseases of small grains in California.
	Guidelines for Residual Dry Matter (RDM) Management Guidelines for Residual Dry Matter (RDM) Management Properly managed RDM can be expected to provide a high degree of protection from soil erosion and nutrient loss. Applications of specific RDM standards based on research and experience have shown the effectiveness of this approach to grazing management.
	Crop Biotechnology: Feeds for Livestock Crop Biotechnology: Feeds for Livestock Some food shoppers are concerned about the safety of biotech crops and of food animals raised on biotech feeds. This publication summarizes scientific research on the topic.
	Forest Stewardship Series 22: Forest Taxation, Estate Planning, . . . Forest Stewardship Series 22: Forest Taxation, Estate Planning, . . . Full title: Forest Taxation, Estate Planning, and Conservation Easements. Part 22 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Making Sense of Rules Governing Chlorine Contact in . . . Organic Produce Making Sense of Rules Governing Chlorine Contact in . . . Organic Prod... Basic explanation of potentially confusing rules on chlorine exposure for organically grown produce.
	Chestnut Culture in California Chestnut Culture in California Learn how to grow this sweet and increasingly marketable low-fat nut. Information on species and varieties, worldwide consumption, economics, and marketing; how to choose an orchard site, plant and maintain the orchard, harvest, and storage.
	Frost Protection for Citrus and Other Subtropicals Frost Protection for Citrus and Other Subtropicals Basics of cold-weather protection for citrus, avocado, guava, loquat, and other subtropical fruit and nut trees.
	Small Grain Production Pt 5: Irrigation and Water Relations Small Grain Production Pt 5: Irrigation and Water Relations Part 5 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual is a primer on water needs, including moisture requirements at the different stages of production, patterns of water consumption, and irrigation methods and timing.
	Understanding Soil Erosion in Irrigated Agriculture Understanding Soil Erosion in Irrigated Agriculture A soil's physical and chemical properties determine whether it is vulnerable to erosion, which can reduce soil quality and cause other problems besides. Learn the basics of identifying what type of erosion is affecting your land and what's causing it.
	Fertilizing Landscape Trees Fertilizing Landscape Trees Advice on determining what nutrients your landscape tree needs and how to to apply them.
	Genetic Engineering and Animal Feed Genetic Engineering and Animal Feed Read up on some basic issues related to meat, egg, and dairy products from animals that have been fed on genetically engineered crops. Many studies show these feeds to be "substantially equivalent" to traditional feeds.
	Forest Stewardship Series 17: Forest Roads Forest Stewardship Series 17: Forest Roads Part 17 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Small Grain Production Pt 11: Small Grain Cover Crops Small Grain Production Pt 11: Small Grain Cover Crops Part 11 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual discusses the benefits of cover cropping with small grains, including nitrogen interaction, water use, and cultivar selection.
	Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Managing Existing Sprinkler . . . Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Managing Existing Sprinkler . . ... If you experience runoff from an existing sprinkler-irrigated orchard, changing the design and set-up of the sprinkler system, the management of the sprinkler system, or the management of the orchard floor may reduce the amount.
	Plant Genetic Engineering and Intellectual Property Protection Plant Genetic Engineering and Intellectual Property Protection A basic discussion of patent rights as they apply to genetically engineered plants, presented in the context of conventional plant breeding.
	Watershed Response to Storm Events Watershed Response to Storm Events This is reference sheet 10.2 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.
	Home Landscaping for Fire Home Landscaping for Fire How to establish and maintain a "defensible space" around your home in areas that are susceptible to wildfire.
	The Lunch Box Series, E: 15 Take-Along Lunches for Preschool Children The Lunch Box Series, E: 15 Take-Along Lunches for Preschool Children Fifteen simple, balanced bag-lunch menus to keep your preschooler healthy and well-fed, plus guidelines for making menus of your own.
	Biosecurity for Poultry at Community Farms Biosecurity for Poultry at Community Farms Many people enjoy raising poultry but do not have the space for a home flock. One solution is a community farm where many people can work together to raise their poultry or other animals. Learn about special health and safety issues that may arise.
	Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire You can have both a beautiful landscape and a defensible fire-safe zone (minimum 100 feet) around your rural home. Get the basics, plus helpful Internet links and a 3-part poster in this publication.
	Cherry Crinkle-Leaf and Deep Suture Disorders Cherry Crinkle-Leaf and Deep Suture Disorders Crinkle-leaf (bull trees, unproductive cherry, or male trees) and deep suture are are widespread and damaging disorders of sweet cherry fruit. Learn how to identify and control these two disorders.
	Eggplant Production in California Eggplant Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Lawn Watering Guide for California Lawn Watering Guide for California A straightforward method to help homeowners set up timed irrigation systems for lawns anywhere in California.
	Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Measuring Irrigation Flows in a Pipeline Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Measuring Irrigation Flows in a ... Minimizing the application of excess water requires knowing when and how much water to apply. Flow measurement is most easily done in a pipeline; this publication describes the four most commonly used flowmeters, their maintenance, and uses.
	Frequently Asked Questions about Food Irradiation Frequently Asked Questions about Food Irradiation How does food irradiation improve food safety? Is irradiated food safe to eat? This free publication offers answers on basic concerns regarding this new technology.
	Planting Landscape Trees Planting Landscape Trees Learn the basics of planting and caring for a new landscape tree.
	Genetic Engineering and Fish Genetic Engineering and Fish Read up on basic issues related to genetic engineering and fish.
	Living among the Fish: A Guide to Conservation of Fish Habitat . . . Living among the Fish: A Guide to Conservation of Fish Habitat . . . Increasing urbanization is encroaching on the habitat of California's wild fishes, and fish populations are falling. Learn the basics of fish biology and explore ways to reduce or even reverse civilization's negative effect on fish and streams.
	Walnuts: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners Walnuts: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners This series of handy guides for the home orchard gives a quick overview of major tasks that should be undertaken during the winter dormant, spring bloom, summer growing and harvest, and autumn seasons. This guide is for walnuts.
	Cantaloupe Production in California Cantaloupe Production in California Basic information for commercial growers, including climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.
	Rangeland Management Series: Using Stage of Maturity to Predict the Quality . . Rangeland Management Series: Using Stage of Maturity to Predict the Qu... Livestock on California's foothill rangelands get much of their nutrition from rangeland forage. By observing the maturation rate of forage plants, you can predict their nutritional content at maturity and anticipate the need to provide supplemental feed
	Forest Stewardship Series 1: Introduction to Forest Stewardship and Glossary... Forest Stewardship Series 1: Introduction to Forest Stewardship and G... Part 1 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series. Full title: Introduction to Forest Stewardship and Glossary of Terms
	Citrus Bacterial Canker Disease and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening) Citrus Bacterial Canker Disease and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening) Citrus canker and huanglongbing (HLB, or citrus greening) are two serious diseases that affect crops around the world, but have not yet infected California groves. Find out how to keep these diseases out of the state.
	Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Soy Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Soy The long-time presence of soy in traditional Asian foods may have something to do with historically low rates of some chronic diseases in many Asian cultures. Learn how to integrate this excellent protein and nutrient source into your own cuisine.
	Plums: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners Plums: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners This series of handy guides for the home orchard gives a quick overview of major tasks that should be undertaken during the winter dormant, spring bloom, summer growing and harvest, and autumn seasons. This guide is for plums.
	Rangeland Management Series: Annual Range Forage Production Rangeland Management Series: Annual Range Forage Production Livestock on California's foothill rangelands get much of their nutrition from rangeland forage plants. An understanding of how climatic factors influence forage productivity can help growers predict the need to provide supplemental feed.
	Photo-Monitoring for Better Land Use Planning & Assessment Photo-Monitoring for Better Land Use Planning & Assessment A set of photographs taken every year from the same locations can give you a better sense of how natural events, cultural practices, and other factors change your rangeland property over time.
	Rangeland Management Series: Factors and Practices that Influence Livestock. . . Rangeland Management Series: Factors and Practices that Influence Live... Fine-tuning traditional livestock distribution techniques can improve effectiveness. Learn how to use management practices to alter distribution and to attract livestock into targeted grazing areas or away from environmentally critical areas.
	Forest Stewardship Series 23: Technical and Financial Assistance Forest Stewardship Series 23: Technical and Financial Assistance Part 23 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Growing Processing Cling Peaches in California: An Overview Growing Processing Cling Peaches in California: An Overview Everything you need to know about processing Cling Peaches in California.
	Nutrient Management in Nursery and Floriculture Nutrient Management in Nursery and Floriculture Learn how to manage the two nutrients that have the greatest potential for harm to water quality - nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in various forms. This is reference sheet 9.7 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.
	Forest Stewardship Series 10: Riparian Vegetation Forest Stewardship Series 10: Riparian Vegetation Part 10 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
	Genetic Engineering and Organic Production Systems Genetic Engineering and Organic Production Systems A brief exploration of how two very different farming cultures can coexist.
	Small Grain Production Pt 12: Small Grains in Crop Rotations Small Grain Production Pt 12: Small Grains in Crop Rotations Part 12 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual gives you information on when, how, and why to include small grains in rotation with crops such as cotton, tomato, potato, and sugar beet.
	Water Quality Treatment for Livestock Feeding and Exercise Areas . . . Water Quality Treatment for Livestock Feeding and Exercise Areas . . . When dairy cattle are concentrated in exercise lots and other areas, trampled vegetation and increased manure can pose a pollution risk for nearby streams. Learn how to minimize this risk with good land and livestock management.
	Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Storing Runoff from Winter Rains Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Storing Runoff from Winter Rains This publication discusses the variables and feasibility of storage of winter rainwater in order to avoid impact by the Irrigated Lands Conditional Waiver under the California State Water Code.
	Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: General Nutrition and Health Guidelines Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: General Nutrition and Health Guidelin... Good eating habits and the right amount of exercise can keep you healthy and feeling your best. This publication is a quick guide to help you balance all of the food groups, eat a sensible diet, and maintain an activity level that will keep you fit.

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