Fresno-Madera Extension Range Bulletin
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Winter 2024 Supplement | In this Supplement: Free Webinar on February 29: learn about the California Rancher Sustainability Assessment Beef Cattle Health Webinar Series, Tuesdays in February New UC Poultry Health App needs early users USDA NAHMS Sheep Study 2024 |
1/29/24 | Download (1,522KB PDF) |
December 2023 | In this issue: -Poultry workshop recording available -Neonatal Beef Calf workshop -Lambing School -California Rancher Sustainability Assessment module: Succession Planning |
12/19/23 | Download (1,270KB PDF) |
Fall 2023 | In this issue: Wolf Compensation Program Vesicular Stomatitis Virus 6 Years of Forage Data Upcoming Poultry Webinar |
10/12/23 | Download (2,413KB PDF) |
Summer 2023 | In this issue: Oak Field Day Summary & Resources Buying Livestock Drugs in California Summer: Blue-Green Algae |
7/14/23 | Download (1,631KB PDF) |
2023 Spring Bulletin | In this issue - News briefs, hair whorls and cattle temperament, and in-person events coming up this spring: May 8 - Cal-Pac SRM meeting in Rancho Jamul June 3 - Blue Oak Field Day in Fresno County June 18-23 - Range Camp for high school students |
4/17/23 | Download (11,039KB PDF) |
Winter 2023 Supplement: March Events | Don't miss these great upcoming events - with more details in the newsletter linked in this message. 1. A webinar series each Wednesday evening in March, beginning with a Beef Quality Assurance certification training on March 1. Click here to register for the series. 2. Saturday, March 25 - Rancher to Rancher field day at Sierra Foothill Conservancy's McKenzie Preserve near Prather (Fresno County). Includes free lunch! Email allyson@sierrafoothill.org by March 12 to guarantee a spot. |
2/27/23 | Download (747KB PDF) |
Winter 2023 | Upcoming events -
Meatpacker Policy Impacts Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Proposed EPA Changes to Rodenticides - Comment by February 13 |
1/18/23 | Download (2,095KB PDF) |
Fall 2022 | In this issue: * Free online Stockmanship and Stewardship event, November 1 * Beef cattle health focus: -Neospora in cattle -Cattle health info sheets * Killer oak trees |
10/13/22 | Download (1,111KB PDF) |
Symposium Announcement | Hi all, I am excited to announce a half-day symposium on integrated Livestock-Cropping Systems at Hopland Research and Extension Center, on September 2, 2022. The day will include an optional grants workshop, lunch, and hands-on field activities to learn and share skills related to animal management in cropping systems. We have also set aside networking time to connect with other producers, agency folks, and researchers from across California.Registration is available here: https://ucanr.edu/integration-symposium More details are included in the flier and agenda, attached. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at rkozeran@ucanr.edu or to Paulina Binsfeld, UCANR intern for integrated crop-livestock systems, at pjbinsfelddebus@ucdavis.edu Best, |
8/17/22 | Download (549KB PDF) |
Summer 2022 | Beef Cattle Health Webinar Recordings Available Ewe Mastitis and Lamb Survival Survey Upcoming Webinars: Drought, Vineyard Grazing Weed Management Book - Still on Sale!
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6/29/22 | Download (1,492KB PDF) |
Spring 2022 | In this issue: ***2021 Water Diversion and Use Reports Due April 1 for All Diverters*** Spring Webinar Series for Small Acreage Management Range Camp reopens Forage and Drought Weed book still on sale |
4/1/22 | Download (1,587KB PDF) |
Winter 2022 | Podcasts and Poultry Workshops Mushroom Poisoning Non-lead Ammunition Livestock Carcass Composting Field Day Weed Control Book Sale
Happy New Year! |
1/19/22 | Download (1,276KB PDF) |
Fall 2021 | Upcoming events: SB 88 / AB 589 Water Measurement Certification Course 4-H Poultry Workshop Series Prescribed Fire Symposium Articles: Bluetongue Emergency Preparedness Match.Graze |
10/25/21 | Download (1,596KB PDF) |
Summer 2021 | Weds June 30, 6:00 PM Also in this issue: Research opportunities for sheep and goat owners, and for orchard grazers Online resources for drought, weed management, backyard poultry and more Drought strategies for annual rangeland operations |
6/29/21 | Download (3,227KB PDF) |
May 2021 virtual events | May is full of events regarding livestock and natural resources management. See details and registration links inside! |
5/3/21 | Download (569KB PDF) |
Spring 2021 | In this issue: News briefs Upcoming events New rabbit disease outbreak Drought strategies Free RFID tags for beef cattle |
4/13/21 | Download (3,246KB PDF) |
Winter 2021 | In this issue - * UCCE Madera office moving to new location as of Jan. 19 * Upcoming virtual events on forest stewardship, rangeland conservation, goats * Forage predictions for 2021 * New free publications available * CDFA reminder on marking euthanized animals |
1/13/21 | Download (3,124KB PDF) |
Fall 2020: Special Post-fire Issue | Special issue: Post-fire recovery resources This issue includes brief articles on many aspects of post-fire recovery. Upcoming Forest Stewardship Workshop details inside, as well. Other upcoming events: - Ranchers' Fire Safe Council Informational Meeting, online meeting, Oct. 28, 6-7:30pm (click here to view details) |
10/26/20 | Download (3,173KB PDF) |
August/September 2020 | In this issue, learn more about: Blue-green algae Toxic wildflowers FREE Emergency preparedness webinars, Publication Corner |
8/31/20 | Download (3,440KB PDF) |
Early Summer 2020 | Updates on recent past webinars, and other online resources that are currently available or coming soon, such as:
Download the PDF to read more! |
6/15/20 | Download (6,460KB PDF) |
Spring 2020 Supplement | Upcoming online workshops and webinars: Prescribed Fire Drought Monitoring and Wildfire Season Groundwater Management |
5/13/20 | Download (873KB PDF) |
Spring 2020 | In this issue: Expected Short-Term Economic Impacts to Livestock Markets Publication Corner and more! |
4/8/20 | Download (7,300KB PDF) |
UCCE Update regarding COVID 19 | From March 17 to at least April 7, 2020, UCCE offices will be closed. During this time, all employees will be working remotely. Please read the linked one-page update for more details and resources. |
3/17/20 | Download (695KB PDF) |
Winter 2020 | In this issue: Prescribed Fire Progress in CA Brucellosis Update Public Safety Power Shutoffs ...and more! |
1/14/20 | Download (6,736KB PDF) |
Fall 2019 | In this issue: Two freely accessible webinar series Making a difference in difficult situations Weed management on public lands Prescribed fire workshop at Shaver Lake - Nov 5 & 6, 2019 |
10/11/19 | Download (2,628KB PDF) |
Summer 2019 Supplement | Save the date! Prescribed Fire Workshop planned for November 5-6 at Shaver Lake. See the flyer for details. Registration is not open yet, but will be available at http://ucanr.edu/2019rxworkshops once open.
New job opening: Prescribed Fire Educator, based in Mariposa. Applications due by September 6, 2019. See details here: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=1590 |
8/27/19 | Download (324KB PDF) |
Summer 2019 | In this brief summer issue: Economics focus: Cost study published New ways to bring income to a farm or ranch Niche marketing considerations |
7/10/19 | Download (9,126KB PDF) |
Special Workshop Announcement | Stockmanship for Pasture An introduction to the art and science of stockmanship July 19-21, 2019 Early bird registration fees end tomorrow (6/15/19)! Visit https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=27326 to register. |
6/14/19 | Download (2,666KB PDF) |
Spring 2019 Supplement | Don't miss out on the upcoming Rangeland Weed Workshop, 3.5 hours of DPR continuing education credits are offered Capacity is limited, but there are still spaces available! Registration on-site will be $20. |
5/6/19 | Download (618KB PDF) |
Spring 2019 | ** UPDATE ** In this issue: News Briefs E. coli shedding Ground squirrel grazing Rangeland Weed Management Workshop, May 11, 2019, |
4/22/19 | Download (14,445KB PDF) |
Midwinter 2019 Supplement | Check out the registration and agenda information for these upcoming meetings: Livestock Symposium February 27 (Catheys Valley and Visalia) and February 28 (Bakersfield), 2019 Prescribed Fire Workshop May 17 and 18 (Blodgett Forest Research Station, Georgetown), 2019
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2/19/19 | Download (531KB PDF) |
Winter 2019 | In this issue: Cattle Genetics Stockmanship Upcoming Drought Workshops |
1/16/19 | Download (3,769KB PDF) |
Fall 2018 | In this issue: Help us focus an oak research project! SB 88 reporting requirements SB 88 / AB 589 workshops in October Small Flock Egg Producers' Workshop October 4 Wildfire, Rangelands, and UCCE |
9/26/18 | Download (3,600KB PDF) |
Late Summer 2018 - Supplement | SB88 / AB589 Water Measurement and Reporting Short Course will be offered on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 2:30-6:00PM in Parlier, CA.
At the workshop you will:
Registration is required; there is a fee of $25.
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9/12/18 | Download (464KB PDF) |
Summer 2018 | In this issue: News Briefs Recap: Forage Outcomes Know Your Thistles Wild Horses in California Virulent Newcastle Disease “Druggie” Chickens |
6/18/18 | Download (4,685KB PDF) |
Spring Extra 2018 | In this brief issue:
Upcoming meetings: Beef Cattle Grazing School, April 27-28 Rangeland Weed Management Workshop, May 1 |
3/29/18 | Download (2,430KB PDF) |
Winter 2018 | In this issue: Drought and Forage Focus News Briefs Biochar Forage Futures Forage Quality Early Weaning
*Correction: This newsletter has been updated on March 2, 2018. A former version of this newsletter incorrectly named a collaborator in the upcoming weed management workshop. The correct name of the land trust partner is Sequoia Riverlands Trust. |
2/28/18 | Download (2,454KB PDF) |
Fall 2017 | In this issue: News Briefs Wacky Weeds Post-Spray Grazing Opinion: Modeling Sustainable Agriculture Review: Protein Supplementation
Para ver la versión en español, visite http://ucanr.edu/sites/livestockandnaturalresources/Noticias_Español/ |
11/20/17 | Download (3,962KB PDF) |
Summer 2017 | In this issue: Range Tour Recap News Briefs Wildfire! Disease Traceability Updates Local UC Cooperative Extension Updates |
8/7/17 | Download (2,015KB PDF) |
Spring 2017 | In this issue: Medusahead Workshop Recap Sheep Measles Avian Influenza and More!
Versión en español disponible aquí: http://ucanr.edu/sites/livestockandnaturalresources/Noticias_Espa%C3%B1ol/ |
5/9/17 | Download (4,512KB PDF) |
Winter 2017 |
Pseudorabies in Wild Pigs Crop Byproducts as Feed Supplements Call for Participation |
2/23/17 | Download (1,621KB PDF) |
Range Bulletin 1 / Boletín Pastizal 1 | Happy new year! This is the first newsletter mailing from Rebecca Ozeran, your UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor in Fresno and Madera counties. You have been added to this list because you are a local livestock producer or you work with livestock and/or natural resources. The purpose of this newsletter is to inform you of current livestock and natural resource research and upcoming events that may be useful to you. At most, this newsletter will be sent out 4 times each year. If you would like to unsubscribe, click the link at the bottom of this email to cancel your subscription and you will no longer receive these newsletters. Éste es el primero boletín de Rebecca Ozeran, su advisor de ganado y recursos naturales con Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de California, en los condados de Fresno y Madera. El contenido en español empieza en la tercera página del documento. Recibe Ud. este boletín porque es un productor local de ganado, o trabaja Ud. con ganado y/o recursos naturales. El objeto de este boletín es informarle a Ud. sobre estudios y eventos actuales que pueden ser útil para Ud. Como mucho, se enviará este boletín 4 veces por año. Si quiere cancelar se suscripción al boletín, haz cliq en el vínculo al fondo de este correo que dice "click here to cancel your subscription", y no recibirá estos boletines jamás. • • • • • In this issue / En este número: New Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for Fresno and Madera Counties / Call for |
1/9/17 | Download (1,117KB PDF) |