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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/16585.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 16585mapping-the-future---angelo-coast-range-reserve Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:09:02 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=14991 Animal biotechnology encompasses a broad range of techniques for the genetic improvement of domesticated animal species including selective breeding, artificial insemination, cloning, and genetic engineering. Learn about both biomedical and agricultural applications of animal biotechnology and some of the science-based and ethical concerns that are engendered by certain applications. [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 14991]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/14991.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 14991animal-biotechnology Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:21:06 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=13894 This documentary follows the journey of three crops - corn, rice, and cotton - from seed to market. It looks at the variety of methods that farmers use to meet the challenges of growing, segregating, and marketing these crops to meet differing market requirements and consumer preferences. [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 13894]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/13894.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 13894cornucopia’s-challenge Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:41:20 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=9057 Take a look at the science behind genetic engineering and see how it is used in food crops and animals. Learn where and why this technology is used and look at the science-based concerns about the use of genetic engineering in agricultural production systems. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Show ID: 9057]

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9057genetic-engineering-in-california-agriculture   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8386 One of the best remaining examples of a coastal-strand environment in Southern California, the University of California Natural Reserve System's (NRS) Coal Oil Point Reserve protects a wide variety of coastal and estuarine habitats. Thousands of migratory birds visit throughout the year. Located adjacent to the Santa Barbara campus, the reserve provides a unique and accessible research and teaching resource, which is used by many university courses, including botany, ecology, biodiversity field methods, natural history, marine biology, invertebrate zoology, and environmental studies. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8386]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/8386.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 8386coal-oil-point-reserve Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:23:14 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8385 At the University of California Natural Reserve System's (NRS) Sedgwick Reserve near Santa Barbara, UC researchers are delving deep into the earth to understand the microorganisms that support California's ecosystems and are working to preserve the state's disappearing oak woodlands and restore native grasslands. Local schoolchildren also visit the reserve as part of an innovative "Kids in Nature" science program. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8385]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/8385.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 8385sedgwick-reserve Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:23:02 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8384 Located in Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains, the Natural Reserve System's (NRS) James Reserve is at the forefront of an effort to use high technology to gain insight into the natural world. Embedded cameras monitor the nesting cycles of birds, sensor networks track weather data on habitat microclimates, and computers map out the potential damage from wildfires. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8384]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/8384.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 8384james-reserve Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:22:46 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8448 The problems and possible solutions surrounding the use of copper-based boat bottom paints. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Public Affairs] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8448]

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8448time-for-a-change-alternatives-to-copper-based-boat-bottom-paint   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8383 Situated on California's scenic Big Sur Coast, the Natural Reserve System's (NRS) Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve provides researchers and students with a spectacular location to study nature. Scientists use the reserve to track water quality, monitor fish populations, and survey California's disappearing native wildflowers. Students from UC Santa Cruz use the off-shore marine reserve to test their underwater research skills, and grade school students visit Big Creek to learn how animals adapt to their environment. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8383]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/8383.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 8383the-landels-hill-big-creek-reserve Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:22:09 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8433 Chuck Ingles, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, continues his presentation to a class of UC Master Gardeners about home orchards. Topics include pruning practices, fruit thinning, budding and grafting, growing citrus trees and pest management for fruit trees. This 60-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8433]

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8433the-home-orchard-part-2   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8432 Chuck Ingles, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to the basics of fruit trees in the home setting. Topics include basic fruit tree terminology, planting, choosing and handling, as well as the pruning and training of fruit trees. This 60-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8432]

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8432the-home-orchard-part-1   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8356 Terry Prichard, UC Cooperative Extension Water Management Specialist, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to irrigation and water management strategies. Topics include plant water use, irrigation systems and discussion of the components of a good drip irrigation system. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8356]

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8356irrigation-and-water-management   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=8312 Go behind the scenes at the Hastings Reserve to examine the social structure of acorn woodpeckers and western bluebirds and take a look at the restoration of California's native grasslands. The Hastings Reserve, the University of California Natural Reserve System's (NRS) Biological Field Station in the Santa Lucia mountain range in Monterey, was set aside in 1937 to be managed with minimal disturbance providing researchers an important ecosystem for study. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 8312]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/8312.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 8312hastings-reserve Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:21:54 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7686 Suzanne Teuber, M.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine provides an overview of the main issues in food processing as it relates to food allergy. Dr. Teuber describes some of the issues that physicians deal with, as well as the need for consumer awareness. This presentation was part of a UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Safety Workgroup, to identify areas in which the safety of California foods can be enhanced through university research and outreach. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7686]

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7686food-allergy--challenges-for-physicians-food-scientists-and-the-food-industry   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7400 Ali Harivandi, UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to part II of a lecture on turfgrass management. Topics include irrigation, fertilization, mowing, de-thatching and aeration. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7400]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/7400.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 7400turfgrass-management-part-ii Tue, 13 May 2008 15:46:18 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7398 Ali Harivandi, UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, introduces a class of UC Master Gardeners to part I of a lecture on turfgrass management. Topics include the basic grass structure, grass varieties including cool versus warm season grasses, and irrigation practices. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7398]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/7398.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 7398turfgrass-management-part-i Tue, 13 May 2008 15:46:15 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7163 Patrick O'Connor-Marer continues his introduction to pesticides for the home gardener to a UC Master Gardener class. In part II, the discussions cover pesticide impact on the environment, including animal and human health. The 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California and also includes information about pesticide regulations, organic agriculture, application equipment calibration and the use and ways to reduce pesticide use. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7163]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/7163.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 7163understanding-pesticides-part-ii Tue, 13 May 2008 15:46:12 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7162 Patrick O'Connor-Marer presents this introduction to pesticides for the home gardener to a UC Master Gardener class. It includes discussions on pesticides types, formulations, toxicity, and how they work. This 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7162]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/7162.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 7162understanding-pesticides-part-i Tue, 13 May 2008 15:46:09 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7075 UC Davis presents the Invasive Species Symposium which explores the current status of exotic aquatic plant habitats in Lake Tahoe and the Central Delta as well as providing an overview of the invasion process of aquatic species. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7075]

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7075invasive-species-symposium--regulatory-and-policy-issues-relating-to-aquatic-invasive-species   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=7074 Caluerpa taxifolia and Yellow Star Thistle, invasive weeds that threaten California communities, are featured in this presentation from an Invasive Species Symposium held at the University of California, Davis campus in 2002. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 7074]

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7074invasive-species-symposium--invasive-weeds   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6747 Beef producers are under increasing economic pressure in today's global marketplace. Niche markets may offer a more profitable outlet for their products. Alternative Markets for Beef presents a variety of alternative marketing programs which ranchers may wish to consider. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6747]

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6747alternative-markets-for-beef   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6860 Clyde Elmore, UC Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist, continues with part II of his presentation to a class of UC Master Gardener students on weed management issues. Here he concludes his weed-by-weed study of common weeds in California and moves onto mechanical, biological and chemical control methods. There is an emphasis on mulches and solarization. This 90 -minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6860]

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6860weed-management-part-ii   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6859 Presented as part of the California Master Gardener Lecture Series, Clyde Elmore, UC Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist, introduces a class of UC Master Gardener students to weed management issues. Topics include the importance of proper plant identification, types of weeds, and a weed-by-weed study of common weeds in California. This 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sacramento Valley of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information can be found online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6859]

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6859weed-management-part-i   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6899 California's multi-billion dollar agriculture industry is threatened by a new insect pest. The glassy-winged sharpshooter feeds on a wide variety of ornamental and crop plants, but it is of particular concern to the grape industry. The insect spreads Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium that spreads Pierce's disease. Pierce's disease kills grapevines and there are no effective treatments for it. UC researchers describe what is at stake and the steps that are being taken to combat the problem. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6899]

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6899the-glassy-winged-sharpshooter-threat-to-california-agriculture   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6858 Donna Hirschfelt, County Director and Farm Advisor, Amador County, UC Cooperative Extension, introduces a class of UC Master Gardener students to the home vineyard. Topics include the types of grapes, considerations for good growth, planting, training, the reproductive cycle, pests and diseases, and the differences from commercial practices. This 90-minute presentation was recorded in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. Lecture outlines, quizzes and additional UC Master Gardener information is available online at http://ucmgvideo.ucanr.org Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6858]

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6858the-home-vineyard   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6857 Dr. Terrell P. Salmon, UC Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist, addresses UC Master Gardener students in this second part of a two-part presentation about the control of vertebrate pests. Squirrels and pocket gophers are featured along with deer, moles, rabbits and birds. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6857]

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6857principles-of-vertebrate-pest-control-part-ii   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6856 The first of two parts of a lecture about the control of vertebrate pests. Dr. Terrell P. Salmon, UC Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist, addresses UC Master Gardener students about identification, habitat requirements, behavior, and control methods of animal pests. Topics include habitat modification, population reduction, behavior modification and exclusion control methods. Squirrels and pocket gophers are featured. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6856]

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6856principles-of-vertebrate-pest-control-part-i   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6795 The second of two lectures on weed identification techniques and some methods of control. Here, Joseph M. DiTomaso, UC Cooperative Extension Non-Crop Weed Ecologist, addresses UC Master Gardener students about weed identification and various weed control methods. Topics include yellow star thistle, mowing, burning, and the use of chemicals. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6795]

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6795weed-identification-and-control-part-2   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6794 The first of two lectures on weed identification techniques and some methods of control. Here, Tom Lanini, UC Cooperative Extension Weed Ecologist, makes his presentation to UC Master Gardener students about various weed control methods. Topics include cultivation, the use of animals like geese and sheep, irrigation, mulch, and organic herbicides. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6794]

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6794weed-identification-and-control-part-1   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6793 Part II of a lecture by Mary Louise Flint, Entomologist and Integrated Pest Management Specialist, as she continues her presentation to UC Master Gardener students. Topics in this part include controlling aphids, scales, caterpillars, coddling moths, tree borers, snails and slugs, and lawn insects. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6793]

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6793integrated-pest-management-part-2   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6792 Part I of a lecture by Mary Louise Flint, Entomologist and Integrated Pest Management Specialist, as she introduces UC Master Gardener students to integrated pest management. Topics include integrated pest management references and resources, preventing pest problems, natural common enemies, and making less toxic pesticide choices. Presented as part of the UC Master Gardener Lecture Series. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6792]

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6792integrated-pest-management-part-1   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6680 Part II of a lecture by Dr. Bob Raabe, Professor Emeritus of plant pathology at UC Berkeley, as he introduces a class of UC Master Gardener students to plant disease diagnosis. Topics include symptoms of poor cultural practices, and fungal and viral infections causing wilting, overgrowths, stunting, and color changes of plants. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6680]

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6680plant-disease-part-ii   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6679 Part I of a lecture by Dr. Bob Raabe, Professor Emeritus of plant pathology at UC Berkeley, as he introduces a class of UC Master Gardener students to plant disease diagnosis. Topics include symptoms of poor watering, soil toxicity, and bacterial and fungal infections of plants. Hundreds of photos are used to illustrate the various infectious in dozens of plants and trees. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6679]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/6679.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 6679plant-disease-part-i Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:32 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6678 Part II of a lecture by Donna Hirschfelt and Lynn Wunderlich, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors, as they introduce UC Master Gardener students to entomology. Topics include insect classification and common pests and beneficials. Included a review of the major taxonomic orders of insects and their key characteristics. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6678]

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6678introduction-to-entomology-part-ii   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6677 Part I of a lecture by Donna Hirschfelt and Lynn Wunderlich, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors, as they introduce UC Master Gardener students to entomology. Topics include the basic definition of an insect, anatomy, growth & development, and feeding methods. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6677]

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6677introduction-to-entomology-part-i   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6674 Part II of a lecture by Pam Bone, landscape horticulturist and former UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, as she discusses the planting and care of landscape trees. Topics include proper tree staking, pruning, and fertilizing. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6674]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/6674.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 6674planting-and-care-of-landscape-trees-part-ii Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:17 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6676 Join Robert Norris, Associate Professor and Associate Botanist at UC Davis, as he discusses home vegetable gardening. Topics include controlling bird pests, irrigation practices, and transplanting. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6676]

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6676home-vegetable-gardening-part-ii   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6673 Part I of a lecture by Pam Bone, landscape horticulturist and former UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, as she discusses the planting and care of landscape trees. Topics include preparing the planting hole, watering, and mulch. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6673]

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6673planting-and-care-of-landscape-trees-part-i   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6675 Join Robert Norris, Associate Professor and Associate Botanist at UC Davis, as he discusses home vegetable gardening. Topics include tools needed, recommended reading, ground preparation, planting dates, selection of varieties, and seed planting depths. Series: "California Master Gardener Lecture Series" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6675]

6675home-vegetable-gardening-part-i   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6518 Tensions continue to grow between farmers and urban planners over land use, labor, water, pollution and more. The University of California is exploring ways to bridge the gaps between the two entities with help from the Hansen Agricultural Learning Center located at the historic Faulkner Farm in Ventura County and the Richard J. Elkus Ranch at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Public Affairs] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6518]

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6518farming-common-ground   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6271 The UC Kearney Agricultural Center in Fresno County has put a valuable and much needed internship program in place to give students a first hand look into the world of agricultural research. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6271]

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6271shaping-the-future-the-kearney-ag-futures-internship-program   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6243 Host Desmond Jolly, Director of the Small Farms Center for the University of California, joins guests Richard Rominger, Former Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a candid interview from a picturesque farm in Yolo County. Rominger talks about his political experiences in Washington D.C. as well as the changing face of agriculture and what the future holds for California farmers. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Public Affairs] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6243]

[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/6243.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 6243a-conversation-with-the-romingers--experiences-in-washington-dc-and-yolo-county Wed, 26 May 2010 14:12:03 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6166 Childhood obesity has become a more prevalent condition concerning both parents and health care professionals. Dr. Dennis Styne, Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at UC Davis explains the causes and factors of childhood obesity. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 6166]

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6166childhood-obesity-what-health-professionals-are-doing-about-it   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=6124 Field interviews with UC researchers discussing their work with commercial tomatoes. Topics include new tomato variety field trials, an overview of various diseases which affect tomatoes, the use of reflective mulch to control insect pests, and the damage that stinkbugs can do to tomatoes. Scientists at UC Davis also introduce a tomato plant which is the first crop to have been genetically engineered to be salt tolerant. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6124]

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6124uc-research-for-commercial-tomatoes   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5993 Introduces California farmers to the concept of Conservation Tillage, a farming practice that seeks to conserve time, energy and reduce costs by limiting the number of times tractors work a field. Farmers discuss their initial results from using this practice and UC researchers present what they have learned form conservation tillage field trials currently underway. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5993]

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5993conservation-tillage-for-california-growers   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5994 Examines the long term benefits of using Conservation Tillage, a farming practice that minimizes tractor passes over a field in order to preserve top soil and save on fuel, labor, and equipment costs. John Bradley, Conservation Tillage Specialist for Monsanto Corp. presents some of the proven strategies used by farmers employing this practice and Max Carter, a farmer from central Georgia, shares what he has learned from 27 years of conservation tillage farming. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5994]

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5994experiences-in-conservation-tillage   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5934 Bernadine Strik, a Professor and Extension Berry Crops Specialist from Oregon State University discusses her blueberry research with Central Valley farmers who have expressed an interest in growing this crop in California. Recorded at UC Kearney Agricultural Center, Parlier, California on May 16, 2001. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5934]

[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/5934.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 5934blueberry-research-2001 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:31:07 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5929 This program examines the disease Sudden Oak Death (SOD) which is attacking oaks and now other trees and plants in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Program shows the symptoms of SOD on oaks, explains the cause of the disease, and outlines steps people can take to help slow its spread.  Includes interviews with UC horticulturist Pavel Svihra who discovered and named this disease, UC Davis plant pathologist David Rizzo who discovered the pathogen responsible, and Forester Kent Julin of the Marin County Fire Dept. who discusses the fire danger associated with dead and dying trees. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5929]

5929sudden-oak-death   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5898 UC scientists discuss methods available to ranchers and land managers to control invasive weeds. Wolfgang Pittroff, Asst. Professor with the Animal Sciences Dept. at UC Davis shows the different livestock that can be used in vegetation management. Melvin George, Grazing Management Specialist with Agronomy and Range Science at UC Davis presents his research into the spatial considerations for using livestock to control vegetation, and Peter Hujik, Grasslands Manager with The Nature Conservancy, outlines the special considerations to using prescribed fire as a vegetation management tool. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5898]

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5898vegetation-management-on-rangeland   PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=5912 A field study of vernal pools and adjacent grassland communities led by Professor Michael Barbour and Associate Professor Louise Jackson of the University of California, Davis. Learn about the history, topography, and the diversity of native and exotic species in these two separate, yet adjacent, plant communities. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5912]

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