Agriculture

Predator Protection in Rangeland Livestock Operations One of the first projects I worked on when I started this job was a publication called Livestock Protection Tools for California Ranchers.

The following information came from the American Lamb Board. Changes in Mandatory Lamb Checkoff Collections at Auction Markets Announced While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through market agencies is changing.

If you've been following our effort to demonstrate techniques for bonding livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) with cattle (either on this blog or through my @flyingmulefarm Twitter or Facebook accounts), you'll know that Sam the LGD pup got off to a great start on large cattle operation in Modoc County i...

Glenda Humiston to speak on market opportunities for climate smart agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today (Jan. 25) announced plenary speakers for the 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum, themed New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth to be held virtually Feb.

Abrir el acceso a vacas muy pesadas, de unas 1,200 libras, a uno de los ecosistemas ms frgiles y biolgicamente ricos de California, parece una forma rara de proteger a las especies en peligro de extincin.

Farmers and ranchers are invited on a tour to learn how to use cover crops to build soil health. A full-day tour of several cover crop sites in orchards and annual crop fields in the Sacramento Valley is being offered on March 3 by the Western Cover Crop Council's Southwest Region Committee.

Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support Tool to the Field Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support Tool to the Field Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Growers are invited to attend free organic agriculture seminars hosted by UC Cooperative Extension. Lunchtime seminars will be offered on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. through March 8.

The California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy and Cooperative Extension, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources are hosting the annual Plant and Soil Conference on Tuesday, February 1 - Thursday, February 3. This will be a virtual event using zoom.