Range livestock production is the leading agricultural commodity in Shasta County. Cooperative Extension works with producers on a variety of issues including quality assurance and range management, as well as irrigated pasture and water quality. Focus of recent projects include: -Irrigated Pasture Fertilization -Evaluation of Iirrigation Timing, Depth and Irrigated Pasture Production -Involvement in McArthur Swamp Project -Effect of Irrigation Diversion on Stream Temperature -Range Monitoring -Development of a series of Beef Cattle Market Risk Articles. This program also hosts annual workshops on timely topics such as water policy, animal health and irrigated pasture