On the Range

Featuring research updates and educational events for ranchers and other land stewards in Sonoma and Marin counties.

Blog managed by UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Devii Rao.

Prevent Your Wooly Distaff Thistle and Purple Starthistle From Going to Seed!

August 8, 2025

By Devii R Rao

Now is the time to do any last minute control of wooly distaff thistle and purple starthistle, before they go to seed. Most herbicide treatments for these species will not be effective during the summer, so your options are more limited.Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States is a…

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Effective Herbicides for Controlling North Bay Rangeland Weeds

July 24, 2025

By Devii R Rao

This article is re-posted and slightly modified from the UC Weed Science Blog and Livestock and Range Blog on August 1, 2017.Do you have yellow starthistle, purple starthistle, Italian thistle, Himalaya blackberry, or other common Central Coast rangeland weeds on your ranch? If so, you may be…

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Estimated Breeding Values in Sheep Production - Producer Perspectives

July 15, 2025

By Morgan P Doran

UC Cooperative Extension and California Wool Growers Association are hosting a workshop titled Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) in Sheep Production - Producer Perspectives.It will be on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.See attached flyers for details.

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