Did you know that the rose is the United States’ National flower? Well, apparently those flying beetles you may see on your roses this month do! Welcome to the annual invasion of the dreaded Hoplia beetle. Picture a small child stamping their feet and saying, “It’s so unfair!” You will have…
On April 12 from 9:00-11:00, Grace Garden will sell a wide range of tomato varieties from WCC as part of a Grace Garden/Master Gardener fundraiser at Davis United Methodist Church in the back patio area. Come visit Grace Garden and see what's new and happening! Located at 1620 Anderson Street near the…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
