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Interesting Read: University of Arizona Led Research On Climate Change Impacts From The Jet Stream
From time to time I find interesting research that sheds new light on specific topics that are worth sharing. Recently I came across one from researchers at my alma mater, the University of Arizona. The title is Jet Stream Changes Could Amplify...
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Want a job with Mendocino County UCCE Farm Advisors? - Check out the Ag. Tech Opening
Attached are the position descriptions for our County Ag. Tech position. Please help spread the word so we get a good pool of applicants. Thanks!!!! This position is with the County of Mendocino and below is how someone would apply if interested....
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USDA Expands Assistance for Drought-Impacted Ranchers
USDA Expands Assistance for Drought-Impacted Ranchers In response to severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week its plans to help cover the cost of transporting...
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USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers
News from USDA. Also check out the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) at: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/livestock_forage_program_lfp-fact_sheet.pdf WASHINGTON, September 8, 2021— In response to the severe...
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Survey for Livestock Guard Dog Owners
UCCE Looking to Document LGD Bonding Techniques The process of bonding livestock guardian dogs with livestock is crucial to their success as adult dogs. However, little if any research-based information is available on bonding...