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Panel discussion takeaways on the intersection of environmental justice, groundwater management and how to better include diverse stakeholders in natural resource issues.
On March 24, 2021, the
California Groundwater Coalition hosted the virtual 2021 Groundwater Law & Legislation Forum, featuring a keynote address from California’s Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and updates on pending groundwater legislation, DWR’s SGMA implementation, and ACWA’s position on potential bond measures.
One panel focused on the intersection of environmental justice, groundwater management and the role the legislative process can play in bridging the gap between the intent behind strategies designed to bring more diverse voices (especially the voices of entities and individuals more likely to bear a disproportionate burden) to the table and the ultimate outcomes. Given the broad applicability of the takeaways to the inter
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A new University of California cost study shows potential profits in growing alfalfa organically for the organic dairy market. High-quality organic alfalfa hay is an important ingredient in milk-cow feed rations for organic dairies.
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Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
A new study that outlines costs and returns of establishing and producing organic alfalfa hay has been released by University of California Cooperative Extension, the UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
High-quality organic alfalfa hay is an important ingredient in milk-cow feed rations for organic dairies. Organic dairy farms are required to use organic feed and allow cows to graze for part of their forage. Organic alfalfa hay comprises a major source of forage for the industry.
Napa County Farm Bureau Celebrates 108th Birthday May 04, 2021
Napa, CA The Napa County Farm Bureau is marking its birthday this week as the oldest industry organization in Napa County celebrating 108 years of service to the community.
For 108 years, Napa County Farm Bureau (NCFB) has long had tradition of serving and balancing the needs of community, agriculture and the environment throughout Napa County.
From its early stages in 1913, Napa County Farm Bureau has worked to protect and promote Napa County agricultural operations, vineyards, farms and ranches and find solutions to problems facing agriculture. At its inception in 1913, NCFB’s formation satisfied the mandate that a county must have a Farm Bureau prior to University of California providing UC extension services to the county.
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Aug 31, 2021 to Sep 02, 2021
In April 2021, scientists released weevils from the Mediterranean region of Europe at the Bureau of Land Management Magnolia Ranch day-use area in El Dorado County to join the battle against yellow starthistle.
Yellow starthistle rosette weevil is a newly approved natural enemy of yellow starthistle, which was introduced in California more than 150 years ago and, with no natural enemies in its new location, became one of the state s most harmful weeds, infesting nearly 15 million acres.
In California, yellow starthistle can grow to shoulder height, forming massive, thorny patches that block hiking trails, crowd out native plants and present a wildfire danger. The plant is toxic to horses and its flowers are encircled by inch-long sharp spines that can pierce the eyes of grazing animals.
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The new podcast CattleCal discusses cattle research. It is cohosted by Pedro Cervalho, University of California Cooperative Extension feedlot management specialist. The podcast episodes range in length from 8 to 30 minutes.
Cattle ranchers have a new source for cattle research news from UC Cooperative Extension. CattleCal podcast is produced by Pedro Carvalho,
University of California Cooperative Extension feedlot management specialist; Brooke Latack, UC Cooperative Extension livestock advisor; and Richard Zinn, UC Davis professor in the Department of Animal Science.
The podcast episodes range in length from 8 to 30 minutes. Ranchers can listen to the research updates on Spotify on demand on their computers or mobile devices.