Agriculture

If you’ve been following our work here at UCCE Central Sierra, you’ll likely know that my colleagues Scott Oneto and Brian Allen have been demonstrating a variety of virtual fencing systems in cattle grazing operations for several years now – with great success! They’ve demonstrated the technology’s…

Trees are long-lived resources that provide environmental, aesthetic, and community benefits. When a tree shows signs of decline, damage, or pest infestation, it is common to seek help from a tree care professional. While professional tree care is essential in many situations, the quality and appropriateness…

Laurie "Lio" Wayne, UC Cooperative Extension community nutrition, health and food systems advisor for Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou counties, discusses her journey into agriculture and her “dream job” at UC ANR.

Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense L.) is a problematic perennial weed that plagues California orchards and vineyards, spreading through seed production and perennial rhizomes. Established johnsongrass populations are typically controlled through use of systemic post-emergent herbicides (typically glyphosate…

On California’s Central Coast, where grassland and oak savannas stretch across rugged rangelands, one ranching operation is helping redefine what it means to steward the land. Founded in the early 1880s, the T.O. Cattle Company has weathered generations of California ranching history. In 1991, Joe and Julie…

While the main focus of the EDG (Edible Demonstration Garden) is growing edibles and sharing that knowledge with the public, we cannot forget the health and safety of our gardeners.Rattlesnakes have been particularly active this year with daily sightings all over the farm and in the EDG.  Protective…