http://groups.ucanr.org/sbdisplay/blogs.cfm?county=1524&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Extension Blogs en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:09:55 PST Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:09:55 PST Erica Rose, Agricultural Economist, with the Livestock Marketing Information Center out of Denver, passed the following information regarding nontraditional lamb marketing. Local sheep producers should read this! The study on nontraditional lamb markets in the U.S. was sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association. The study "Nontraditional Lamb Market in the United States: Characteristics and Marketing Strategies" provides an overview and insight into the growing nontraditional market...... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:55:20 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2275&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2275 See the release below from USDA concerning the National Animal ID Program. WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2010-Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced today that USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities. "After concluding our listening tour on the National Animal Identification System in 15 cities across the country, receiving thousands of...... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:07:08 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2269&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2269 This is a great opportunity to see or record. Temple's life and work in Animal Behaviour and Welfare while dealing with autism is nothing short of amazing. The release below explains more.This Saturday, February 6, when HBO’s Temple Grandin airs, farmers and ranchers across the country will be tuning in to honor Temple Grandin’s work in improving the care of cattle. Grandin, living with autism, revolutionized livestock handling by tapping into her ability to see the world in a different way to......
]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:41:00 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2268&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2268 Below is the Executive Summary from the FAO report entitled Review of evidence on drylands pastoral systems and climate change -Implications and opportunities for mitigation and adaptation. It is an interesting read for grazing livestock producers. The full report can be downloaded at: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/012/i1135e/i1135e00.pdf.Climate change and variability are long-term environmental issues and pose serious threats to vulnerable and impoverished people worldwide. In this context,...... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:40:30 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2265&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2265 The California Rangeland Research and Information Center at UC Davis is now offering all four modules of its online science-based course entitled the “Ecology and Management of Grazing.”  This online course is organized in four modules that can be taken separately or in sequential order. The modules are 1) Introduction to Ecology and Grazing, 2) Foraging Behavior and Livestock Distribution, 3) Forage Quality and Grazing Animal Nutrition, and 4) Ranching and Grazing Systems.  Each module is...... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:04:07 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2264&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2264 The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service recently released a notice on the 28 Hour Law. Basically this law deals with humane treatment of animals that are being transported to a federally inspected harvest facility and provides Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) with instructions on how to enforce it. Here is what the 28 Hour Law says: TWENTY-EIGHT HOUR LAW A. Under the Twenty-Eight Hour Law, transporters are required to stop to provide animals with food, water, and rest. Transporters who......
]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:01:48 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2226&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2226 Out of the Past - A Journey Through the Landscapes of Livestock Production is a 55 minute video that will enlighten you on the role of livestock grazing, ecology and how, through buying local, we can help maintain this important resource management tool. Several of my colleagues from around the state and at UC Davis were involved in its production. You can view it here....
]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:01:24 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2216&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2216 This long awaited study, funded by the Mendocino County Economic Development and Finance Corporation and worked on by me and my colleagues around the state and at UCD, is now available for the public to download and read. The purpose of this study was to revitalize our local North Coast livestock industry. The link is shown below.  Meat Industry Capacity and Feasibility Study of the North Coast Region of California   NOTE: This is a 1 MB file and may take a while to download. Printed copies...... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:42:46 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2215&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2215 Have you ever wondered how much beef or lamb is consumed in Mendocino or Lake Counties daily, weekly, monthly or annually? Or how much is produced?  Would you like to know how much is produced in other counties or in the whole state of California?Well, thanks to the The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University you can now find out. The Center has developed a unique tool known as the U.S. Food Market Estimator.  The tool has a series of drop down menus that will give...... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:42:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2176&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2176 The California State 4-H office has posted a scanned copy of an article I wrote for the Ukiah Daily Journal regarding the December 4-5 "Power of Wind" training hosted by Mendocino County 4-H at the County Agriculture Center in Ukiah.  You can view the scan, which came out a bit dark, by clicking here.... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:32:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2163&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2163 (The following is a press release on this Saturday's Cloverbud Field Day in Ukiah:)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Ukiah, CA) The first Mendocino County 4-H event ever to be aimed specifically at 4-H "cloverbud" members –- kindergarten through third grade youth -- takes place on Saturday, January 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the County Agriculture Center at 890 N. Bush St. in Ukiah.Cloverbud Field Day will serve as a “welcome to 4-H” day consisting of various learning stations and activities. ......
]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:06:54 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2146&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2146 Below is some exciting news that will impact Lake & Mendocino County livestock grazers. I'll be participating in some of the effort so stay tuned for more information.Prescribed Grazing Research Funded – Cooperative Extension Specialist Ken Tate has been awarded a three-year, $484,488 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture  for his project entitled, “Prescribed grazing to restore rangeland soil quality, plant diversity, water quality and agricultural productivity.” Others working...... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:46:12 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2145&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2145 Happy New Year!I thought the following might interest you since we do produce Bison in Mendocino & Lake Counties. I've orded a copy of the book mentioned below. National Bison Association working to increase production   By Ann Bagel Storck on 1/4/2010   The National Bison Association announced a campaign to encourage new producers to get into the business, and to encourage existing ranchers to increase their herds. Among the...... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:48:25 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2139&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2139 A 14-year study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Oregon found that rangelands that have been grazed by cattle recover from fires more effectively than rangelands that have been protected from livestock. These surprising findings could impact management strategies for native plant communities where ecological dynamics are shifting because of climate change, invasive weeds and other challenges. Much of the rangeland in the western United...... Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:35:55 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1837&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1837 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up for the Sheep and Goat Inventory Survey. Conducted each year in January and July, this survey provides critical inventory and production information for all states and the nation. "During the first two weeks in January, producers will be contacted to participate in the Sheep and Goat Inventory Survey." said Carol House, NASS deputy administrator. "This survey will provide the latest information on...... Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:35:36 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2135&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2135 Two photo albums from 4-H events were recently posted to the 4-H web page. One is from 4-H Achievement Night, which took place on November 14th at the Willits Community Center. The other is is from the "Power of Wind" training -- a part of the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) program -- which took place from December 4-5 at the Mendocino County Agriculture Center conference room in Ukiah.... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:02:28 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2119&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2119 A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Rankin Field Range, 20000 Road 140 in Tulare, CA on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is...... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:56:33 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1779&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1779 A local representative from Veterans of Foreign Wars stopped by and asked us to post information about an essay contest entitled "Patriot's Pen Essay Contest."  It is available for 6th through 8th graders.  Up to $91,000 in savings bonds are available as part of the contest. Click here for more info on this year's contest and here for a brochure geared toward teachers.... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:13:51 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1769&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1769 Below are the PowerPoint presentations that were given at the Buying & Selling Local Meat Workshop.... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:20:41 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1714&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1714 On occasion, this blog will feature tips on raising 4-H project livestock based on University of California literature.  In this case, I'd like to highlight a peer-reviewed UC Agriculture & Natural Resources booklet on dealing with poultry pests, entitled "Common Lice and Mites of Poultry: Identification and Treatment."Lice and mites are the most common pests found on California poultry.  There are two primary kinds of lice, chicken louse (Menacanthus stramineus) and shaft louse (Menapon...... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:51 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1706&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1706 Mendocino/Lake summer camp was a huge success, the theme this year was Under the Sea. A whopping 208 4-H members, volunteers and a few special guests enjoyed fun, friends, and new experiences at camp Masonite/Navarro. Campers participated in workshops such as challenge high ropes course, magic, leather craft, wood working, digital photography, and roping, to name just a few.Thank you to Taco Bell of Ukiah and Clearlake for sponsoring our camp t-shirts. We love them! And thank you to Kimberly...... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:05:08 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1586&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1586 The Mendocino County 4-H web page has a new sub-page dedicated to info on our local fairs.  It has not yet been fully fleshed out.  But it does now feature the official pamphlet promoting the Junior Livestock Auction at this year's Redwood Empire Fair.... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:33:42 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1580&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1580 The 4-H section of the Mendocino County Cooperative Extension web site now features downloadable proficiencies for a variety of 4-H projects. By the time most of you read this, all of the proficiencies will be posted. Most proficiencies are currently only available in .pdf format, but ultimately they will be downloadable in .doc format as well. The proficiencies are available as part of what will soon be a larger section of the web site providing resources to project leaders.... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:29:57 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1481&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1481 A handul of 4-H parents I've spoken with have asked where to get 4-H whites, caps, collars, ties, etc., in advance of the Redwood Empire Fair. The answer is Leslie Carmen supplies.  Their web site is very navigable and their online store is easy to use.... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:58:45 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1402&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1402 As the current 4-H year begins to wind down and we gear up for the next one, here are a few useful administrative tools for 4-H leaders. A very useful form (a downloadable Excel spreadsheet) for treasurers keeping track of their club finances can be found here at the statewide 4-H web site. Sample bylaws for clubs are available at the same page in the Constitution and Bylaws section. These downloads are available in both Word and PDF formats.... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:12:05 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1372&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1372 Thanks for stopping by the Mendo 4-H Blog! I invite you to visit this space periodically for info on 4-H events and activities.  If you are a 4-H community leader or project leader, you'll also want to check every so often for the latest info on 4-H administrative matters (member enrollment, CA 4-H policy changes, etc.). This space can serve as a forum for feedback and discussion.  With each new post, feel free to share your opinions and feedback by posting a comment.  In doing so, you can...... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:31:50 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1357&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed (Position Vacant) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1357 Howdy all of you high tech range livestock producers in Mendocino & Lake Counties! This starts a new era for me in communication - the use of a BLOG. The purpose of this BLOG is to offer short educational pieces of information to range livestock producers and managers and allow for comments back. The goal is to produce about ten of these per year. I hope you'll find them useful and further hope your questions and comments will generate ideas for this on-line community. John......
]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:41:29 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1356&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed jmharper@ucdavis.edu(John Harper) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1356