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Under the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, SFREC is designed to promote research and extension in the agriculture and natural resources community.

04/22/2026

Hi all, just in case you had planned to join us for the Field Day tomorrow, April 23rd, please note that it has been postponed until September. Keep your eye out for a new date - we hope to see you there!

04/15/2026

Last call to register for Field Day! Don't miss out on a day in the field discussing a wide variety of topics. Oaks, cattle, soil, and climate - there's a little something for everyone. See you there :)

Registration link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

04/13/2026

Previous studies have demonstrated that red seaweed as a feed additive can reduce methane emissions from cattle in a controlled setting. Can we see the same effects in range cows when adding seaweed to the mineral mix? Join us at field day next week as Dr. Sheila Barry shares about her current CDFA project to find out!

Registration closes FRIDAY 4/17:
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

04/09/2026

What is "weathering rock dust"? How could it be used as a soil amendment to improve carbon sequestration? Dr. Toby O'Geen from UC Davis will answer that and more at Field Day on Thursday, April 23rd. Plus, we will get to see this innovative monitoring technology in action!

Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

04/07/2026

At our upcoming field day, Dr. Gaby Maier from UC Davis Veterinary Medicine will discuss her recent project using lidocaine infused castration bands on bull calves at SFREC. How did these bands impact calf pain response and performance? Join us to find out!

Registration link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

04/03/2026

For the past 5 years, staff at SFREC have been working on a project to identify best practices when artificially regenerating blue oaks! Join us at Field Day on Thursday, April 23rd to learn more about their experience and what has worked for them so far. Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

03/20/2026

Field day at SFREC is back! We invite local farmers, ranchers, agency personnel, land owners, and community members to join us as we spend the day in the field learning about some of our current projects. Additional details below.

Cost: $15 to register, includes lunch.

Registration is limited to 50 participants.

Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48922

12/23/2025

Join us for a in-person Beef Quality Assurance training on Thursday, January 29th. Details below!

Link to register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47466

12/12/2025

2026 Beef Cattle Health Webinar Series

UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine are excited to offer a series of free online webinars for cattle producers. Every Tuesday evening in January from 5:30-7:00 we will have guest speakers presenting with a question-and-answer session, covering topics important to cattle health and management. The sessions will be live and will include lots of visuals.

Click here for FREE registration! https://forms.gle/1AiVkUuRiUB6cYcX6

Questions? Contact Andrea Warner: [email protected]

06/04/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who braved the heat and came out for Beef Field Day last weekend! It was a fantastic day of learning and connecting with other producers.

We heard from:
- Dr. Gaby Maier, who shared about pinkeye treatment and prevention at the chute (and even practiced on a few steers)
- Dan Macon, who discussed pasture management, carrying capacity, and virtual fencing
- Tracy Schor and Dr. Lais Costa, who emphasized the importance of contingency planning and wildfire preparedness

We wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at the Yuba River Pavilion, sponsored by the Tahoe Cattlemen's Association.

We’re grateful to everyone who made it possible, and we hope to see you again soon!

05/06/2025

Registration for Beef Field Day is now OPEN!

🗓️ Date: Saturday May 31, 2025
📍 Location: Sierra Foothill REC (Browns Valley, CA)
✅Website & Registration: https://ucanr.edu/advisor-program/foothill-livestock-network

Join us for a day in the field dedicated to animal health, pasture management, and disaster preparedness! Whether you're a seasoned producer or just getting started, there's a little something for everyone. Cost is $10 per ranch and includes lunch sponsored by Tahoe Cattlemen's Association.

Questions? Email Andrea Warner, Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, at [email protected]

Address

Browns Valley, CA
95918

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15306398800

Website

http://sfrec.ucanr.edu/

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