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California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources vice president Glenda Humiston signed a memorandum of understanding in Sacramento Oct. 26 to initiate a new partnership to advance climate-smart agriculture in California. This partnership will provide $1.

Preparing a farm for wildfire is more complicated when it involves protecting live animals. To assess the impact of wildfire on livestock production, University of California researchers are asking livestock producers to participate in a Fire Impact and Risk Evaluation (FIRE) survey.

Tarweeds, vinegarweed and turkey mullein are native forbs that stand out in Fresno and Madera County rangelands during the summer. Unfortunately, they aren't the most welcome.

A torrent of technology is flowing into the agricultural sector.

Although the majority of the United States population consumes three meals a day, 40 to 50 percent also consume two to three snacks a day and about one-third consume four or more snacks a day.

The UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program partnered with Dairy Council of California, Madera County and Public Health for this year's Summer Meals in Madera County. The event's goal was to provide meals to children during the summer as well as provide fun physical activities.

A few Livestock Advisors in Central California are interested in developing a research project on oaks and we want to make sure the project will be valuable to you! I'm hoping you will be willing to take 3 minutes to fill out a survey about why oaks are important to you and what info you need about...

The Citrus Research Board is arranging to bring specially trained dogs to the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center to test their ability to sniff out the devastating citrus disease huanglongbing, reported Bob Rodriguez in the Fresno Bee.

Citrus Leafminer By Norman Smith The Citrus leaf miner does most of its damage to the flush of new growth on citrus that occurs during the warm summer months, although it does not damage the fruit. Feeding damage occurs on the leaves.

Californians received bleak news last month when the state released its fourth assessment of climate change in California. The report predicts severe wildfires, more frequent and longer droughts, rising sea levels, increased flooding, coastal erosion and extreme heat.