
Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center
@UCRECSierra
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@ucanr research & extension center focused on ag & natural resources of the Sierra Foothills πΎ providing land & animals for projects π #sierrafoothillrec
Browns Valley, CA
Joined May 2014
Amazing to be a part of @NutNetGlobal along with @HoplandREC and over 50 other field sites, which allows our collaborators @BorerLab to contribute to global-scale research like this! https://t.co/vf3mXfhSnR
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A new group of local residents in El Dorado and Amador Counties organized by UCCE forestry advisor, Susie Kosher @UCsierraforest is dedicated to helping private landowners conduct #prescribedburns on their own properties.#wildfire
https://t.co/c2ni01geVY
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A few weeks ago we attended #UCCE Grazing School hosted by @flyingmulefarm where we learned all about forage and pasture management, fence building techniques, and animal nutrition - not just for #cattle but for #sheep too! π€
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The UC Organic Agriculture Institute is hiring TWO new Academic Coordinators! Application link is below, contact me if you want to know more.
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Did you know SFREC hosts collaborators from all across the state? @StuartSchwab comes all the way from @UCRiverside to study how native plants are established in the presence of fungal partners.
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Leaping out of this work week like π
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Youth and community members participated in the @4HSutterYuba "Color Me Greenβ 5K Run/Walk. The event presented a learning opportunity for improving their #health through a fun event. Why the green? Participants were showered with green dye to mark every mile. @UCRECSierra
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Scientists from @ucdavisvetmed continue a study on pink eye in cattle. Here, a foxtail is carefully removed from a cowβs eye (these can cause ulcers that lead to pink eye). The vet used a fluorescent eye wash, which did not stain the eye green - indicating no current infection π
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.@CA_DWR's Save Our Water program helps #Californians learn ways to save #water at home to reduce the effects of #drought. π«§ https://t.co/izD2xawAA0
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Next Thursday June 23 at 8:30 AM: Almond Variety Trial & Irrigation Management Demonstration at the Butte County trial site (CSU Chico Farm). https://t.co/sB6uZHzjbw To wet your apetite, an encore #growingthevalleypodcast episode on the variety trial: https://t.co/uaz4Kl8epy
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John Angelos, a @ucdavis professor who conducts research at our @UCRECSierra to develop better vaccines aimed at preventing pinkeye in #cattle, says that the center allows him to conduct research in a natural environment. @ucdavisvetmed #UCANR
https://t.co/sEo1UukNbe
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Increased north winds along with very low humidity will bring critical fire weather conditions to portion of #NorCal into the middle part of the week. Visit https://t.co/4PbDmtOuXj for information on wildfire safety & preparedness. #CAwx
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Get ready! The CARX Burn Boss class ( https://t.co/gwn590yJHn) will be held again this year in the late fall in the Chico area (dates TBD).
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π: Hey whatcha got there? π§βπ¬: β¦ βπ¦ π: π³ Thats science on the range for ya! π€ Collecting cattle weights and fecal samples for a mineral feed trial led by @GabyMaier6
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Check out these beautiful photos by fly fisher, Sue Tallon. Could you ask for a more perfect day on the river? If you're a member of a registered fishing club and want to experience this with your group, head to our website; we're booking weekends through August!
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In march, we partnered with @ucdavisvetmed to produce cattle health webinars, diving into various #cattle health topics. The recordings are now available.β¬οΈ Cohosted by @BeefnSushi and Rebecca Ozeran. https://t.co/n9NQSecYym
@UCANRpam
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Awesome to see Cordi Craig @PlacerRCD and Rebecca Wayman @CaFireScience working with burn boss Chris Paulus to monitor the effects of landowner burns. Keep spreading the #goodfire news!
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Smoke billows over the forest like a slow-moving fog. Dried oak leaves singe, crackle and curl into ash. Neighbors, scientists and agency staffers rake the embers, directing the flames with calm,...
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How does it stay so green at SFREC? We use three types of pasture #irrigation: flood, solid set, and gated pipe as seen here π§πΎ
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Super excited to share this work and grateful to squeeze in another fun field season at this great study site @UCRECSierra @UCRCNAS
π°Publishedπ° Native and Exotic species respond differently to litter accumulation and the presence of small mammals in invaded grasslands
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