County farm advisors, backed by campus-based research specialists, search out practical, research-based solutions to a wide variety of challenges -- developing more productive crop varieties, better ways to manage livestock waste, new marketing approaches and more.

Stanislaus County Tree & Vine 24 Hour Pest Hotline: 
(209) 525-6841

The Pest Hotline  will continue to report pest updates until harvest.  Information on degree-days, flight activity, treatment timing and alternative control methods is available 24-hours a day.  Call to hear the latest pest development updates on key tree and vine pests.

Click here for  Helpful Agricultural Web Sites

New Exotic Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth

Links to Stanislaus Farm Advisors & their specialites:

Roger Duncan: Almonds, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pistachios, Plums

Kathy Kelley Anderson: Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Walnuts

Gregorio Billikopf: Agricultural Labor Management

Jennifer Heguy: Dairy Science

Ed Perry: Landscape-Ornamental Horticulture

Anne Schellman: Home Garden and Ornamental Horticulture 

Jan Mickler: Vegetable Crops 

Marsha Campbell Mathews: Alfalfa, Grain, and Pastures

Theresa Becchetti: Livestock and Natural Resourses

Safety and Environmental Health Notes
Safety procedures for farm equipment, chemicals, work environment, and ag related operations.
Link to ANR Safety Note Index

Looking for Department of Pesticide Regulations?
Link to approved Continuing Education courses:  DPR Website

Comments or questions:  UCCE Stanislaus Guest Comments