Are you a local sheep and/or goat producer, 4-H or FFA member, or someone who is interested in learning more about sheep and goats? Do you have questions about disease prevention, nutrition, or vegetation management using sheep and goats?
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released the 2015-2016 California Agricultural Statistics Review. The Review provides an overview of the state's agricultural statistics and weather highlights, as well as county-specific and crop-specific data.
Do you have sheep and/or goats? Are you interested in learning about small ruminant nutrition, disease prevention, the new veterinary feed directive, or using sheep and goats to manage weeds and fire fuels?
Two bills were signed into law that will affect vegetable growers in California. The minimum wage law will result in a $15/hour minimum wage will be phased in and take full effect in 2022.
The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) is preparing for the 69th Annual Conference, January 18-20, 2017 in Monterey and is now accepting applications for the Student Paper and Poster Contest.
Don't forget to attend the... 2016 Salinas Valley Weed School Wednesday, November 2, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Agricultural Center Conference Room (1432 Abbott Street, Salinas) 8:00 Registration (no fee required) and Refreshments.
Here's some info about 3 upcoming events related to livestock and rangelands. All of this information, and more, is available in a hard copy newsletter I mailed out today to almost 1,000 livestock producers in San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties.
Many of the ranchers I've spoken with over the last year and a half have said that tumbleweed, also known as Russian thistle (Salsola sp.), is a big problem in both San Benito and Monterey counties.
University of California Cooperative Extension Wild Pig Survey UC Cooperative Extension wants to hear from San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz county ranchers and farmers about your experience with wild pigs.
