Farm Advisor
University of California Cooperative Extension3800 Cornucopia Way
Suite A
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 525-6800
tabecchetti@ucanr.edu
Also in:
San Joaquin County
Education
MS Animal Science, UC Davis. 2002
Awards
- Range Manager of the Year
Presented by California-Pacific Society for Range Management, https://calpacsrm.org/awards/2022-range-manager-of-the-year, 2022
Specialty
Livestock and Natural Resources, San Joaquin and Stanislaus CountiesAreas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)
- Ag Commodities and Products - Other
- Animal Commodities and Products
- Animal Commodities and Products - General
- Beef Cattle / Beef / Other Cattle Prod
- Goats and Goat Products
- Sheep, Sheep Meat and Wool
- Swine, Pork and Pork Products
- Grasses - General
- Grasses, Annual
- Grasses, Perennial
- Pasture
- Pasture, General
- Pasture, Dryland and Seeded
- Pasture - Irrigated
- Natural Resc and Commodities - General
- Water
- Soil and Land
- Soil and Land - General
- Range
- Wetland and Riparian Systems
- Animals and Their Systems
- Animal Diseases
- External Parasites and Pests of Animals
- Internal Parasites in Animals
- Toxic Chemicals, Poisonous Plants, Naturally Occurring Toxins, and Other Hazards Affecting Animals
- Animal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection
- Animal Production
- Reproductive Performance of Animals
- Nutrient Utilization in Animals
- Genetic Improvement of Animals
- Animal Physiological Processes
- Environmental Stress in Animals
- Animal Management Systems
- Improved Animal Products (Before Harvest)
- Watershed Protection and Management
- Management of Range Resources
- Management and Control of Forest and Range Fires
- Conservation of Biological Diversity
Bibliography
Peer Reviewed
- Ratcliff, F.; Barry, S., et al. (2023). Cattle Grazing Moderates Greenhouse Gas and Particulate Matter Emissions from California Grassland Wildfires. Sustainability. 15:18, 13539. 8/2023.
- Schantz, M.C; Hardegree, S.P., et al. (2023). Modeling Weather Effects on Plant Production in the California Annual Grassland. Rangeland Ecology and Management. Elsevier. Volume 87, 177-184. 03/23. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550742423000040?via%3Dihub
- Baldwin, R.A.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2022). Estimating reduction in standing crop biomass from California ground squirrels in central California rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. Elsevier. 83, 50-58. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155074242200029X
- Siegel, K.J.; Macaulay, L., et al. (2022). Impacts of livestock grazing on the probability of burning in wildfires vary by region and vegetation type in California. Journal of Environmental Management. Elsevier. 332. 08/30/22.
- Baldwin, R. A.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2021). Potential impact of diphacinone application strategies on secondary exposure risk in a common rodent pest: implications for management of California ground squirrels. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 28, 45891-45902.
- Baldwin, R.A; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2021). Utility of visual counts for determining efficacy of management tools for California ground squirrels. Human-Wildlife Interactions. 15:1, 138-147.
- Baldwin, R.A; Meinerz, R, et al. (2020). Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference. Does diphacinone application strategy affect secondary exposure risk associated with management of California ground squirrels? 2020.
- Derose, K.L.; Battaglia, C.F., et al. (2020). Riparian health improves with managerial effort to implement livestock distribution practices. The Rangeland Journal. 42:3, 153-160. https://www.publish.csiro.au/RJ/RJ20024
- Davy, J; Forero, L, et al. (2019). Mineral status of California beef cattle. Translational Animal Science. 3:1, 1-8.
Li, X., Flores, K.A., Barry, S., Becchetti, T.A., Doran, M., Finzel, J.A., Larsen, R., Lile, D., McDougald, N., Nguyen, T. and Xiao, C., 2019. Statewide Cross-Sectional Survey of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in California Cow-Calf Herds. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 72(3), pp.461-466.
- J.J., James; Davy, J.S, et al. (2017). Targeted grazing impacts on invasive and native plant abundance change with grazing duration and stocking density. Range Ecology and Management. 70:4, 465-468.
- T.A., Becchetti; George, M.R., et al. (2016). Annual rangeland forage production. UC ANR publication 8018.
- P., Brownsey; Davy, J.S., et al. (2016). Barb goatgrass and medusahead: Timing of mowing and grazing treatments. UC ANR publication 8567.
- Macon, D.K.; Barry, S., et al. (2016). Coping with drought on California rangelands. Rangelands. 38:4, 222-228.
- Brownsey, Phillip; James, Jeremy, et al. (2016). Using Phenology to Optimize Timing of Mowing and Grazing Treatments for Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae). Rangeland Ecology & Management.
- James, J.J.; Gornish, E., et al. (2015). Managing medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) on rangeland: A meta-analysis of control efforts and assessment of stakeholder needs. Range Ecology and Management. 37:3, 135-137.
- Davy, J.S.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2011). Establishing and Managing Irrigated Pasture for Horses. ANR. Publication 8486. 2011.
- Becchetti, T.A.; McDougald, N., et al. (2010). Estimating the Cost of Replacing Forage Losses on Annual Rangeland. ANR. Publication 8446. 2010.
- Mohammed, H.O.; Atwill, E., et al. (2010). "The risk of Listeria monocytogenes infection in beef cattle operations." Journal of Applied Microbiology 108(1): 349-356.
- Tate, K.W.; Lile, D.F., et al. (2008). Management Options to Reduce Pollutants from Irrigated Pastures. ANR. Publication Number 6590D. 2008.
- George, M.R.; Barry, S.J., et al. (2006). "Comparison of Comparative Yield and Stubble Height for Estimating Herbage Standing Crop in Annual Rangelands." Rangeland Ecology and Management 59(4): 438-441.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2003). "A comparison of three visual assessments for riparian and stream health." Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 58(2): 83-88.
Non-Peer Reviewed
- Becchetti, T.A. (2023). Carbon Neutral and Net Zero - What is possible with range livestock production? Livestock Lines Newsletter. 28:2. 3/23.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2023). Grasses vs Trees – Which is a Better Long-Term Carbon Sink in California? Livestock Lines Newsletter. 28:3. 8/2023.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2023). Testing your hay - What does it all mean? Livestock Lines Newsletter. 28:1. 1/2023.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). 30x30 - What is it and why should I care? Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:1.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). Grass Tetany Reminders. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:1. 1/22.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). Ground Squirrels on Rangelands. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:2. 8/22.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:1. 1/22.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:1. 1/22.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2022). Policy Impacting California Rangelands and Ranching. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 27:2. August 2022.
- Resources, University of California Agriculture and Natural (2021). Climate and Health Concept Note. November, 2021. https://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/files/371598.pdf
- Becchetti, T.A. (2021). Drought and Livestock. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 26:1.
- Baldwin, R. A.; Becchetti, T., et al. (2021). Rangeland forage loss from California ground squirrels. Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee Webinar. 16 November, 2021.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Barry, S.J., et al. (2020). Grazing. In: Best Management Practices for Non-Chemical Weed Control. Report to California Department of Pesticide Regulation under grant number 18-PML-G002. 291. 146-164. https://weedcut.ipm.ucanr.edu/#gsc.tab=0
- Becchetti, T.A. (2020). Livestock Production and Environmental Footprint. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 25:2.
- Baldwin, R. A; Meinerz, R, et al. (2020). Potential secondary toxicity risk associated with differing application strategies of diphacinone-treated grain for California ground squirrel control. 29th Vertebrate Pest Conference, Santa Barbara, CA. March 5, 2020.
- Barry, S.; Becchetti, T.A. (2019). Livestock’s Impact on Greenhouse Gases. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 24:2. 4/2019.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Barry, S.J. (2019). Livestock’s Impact on Greenhouse Gasses and California’s Rangelands. May, 2019. https://carangeland.org/2019/05/30/livestocks-impact-on-greenhouse-gasses-and-californias-rangelands/
- Becchetti, T.A. (2019). Mineral Status of Cattle in California. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 24:1.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Ozeran, R., et al. (2019). Riparian Grazing Case Studies Results from Sixteen Years of Monitoring. Society of Range Management Annual Meeting. 2/11/19.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2018). Bull Breeding Reminders. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 23:3.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2018). Pink Eye. Livestock Lines Newsletter. 23:2.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2018). The Sustainable Diet Discussion – Animal or Plant Based? Livestock Lines Newsletter. 23:4.
- Becchetti, T.; Barry, S., et al. (2013). Ecosystem Payments - Considering Lost Opportunities.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Barry, S., et al. (2013). Ecosystem Payments - Considering Lost Opportunities. 8th Annual Rangeland Summit.
- Larson, S.; Barry, S., et al. (2012). Best Management Practices on Rangelands to Influence Ecosystem Services. 65th Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Spokane, WA.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2012). "Grass Tetany." Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Farm News
- Becchetti, T.A.; Larson, S., et al. (2012). Web-based Decision Support Matrix for Integrate Weed Management. 65th Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Spokane, WA.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2011). "Estimating the Cost of Replacing Forage Losses on California Annual Rangeland." Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Farm News
- Becchetti, T.A.; McDougald, N., et al. (2011). Estimating the Cost of Replacing Forage Losses on California Annual Rangeland. 64th Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Billings, MT.
- Tate, K.W.; Roche, L., et al. (2011). Healthy Rangeland Watersheds and Productive Livestock Enterprises: Why Not? 64th Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Billings, MT.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2011). "Livestock 101 â?? Useless Trivia to stump your relatives." Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Farm News
- Kuhns, M. (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts, Water Issues. Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals. September 2011.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2010). "Carbon Sequestration on Rangelands." Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Farm News
- Larsen, R.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2010). Goal Driven Leases as an Ecosystem Service. 63rd Society for Range Management Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. 2010.
- Barry, S.; Larson-Praplan, S.R., et al. (2009). Ecological and Economical Impacts of Management Options for Medusahead Control. 62nd Society for Range Management Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2009.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2009). "Ecological and Economical Impacts of Management Options for Medusahead Control." Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Farm News
- Doran, M.P.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2009). The role of livestock and precision grazing for controlling noxious weeds invading annual rangelands. European Association for Animal Production 60th Annual Meeting. Barcelona, Spain. Session 34. 2009.
- George, Melvin; Barry, Sheila, et al. (2008). "Coastal Clayey Ecological Site Description (R015XI020CA)." Ecological Site Information System from http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Barry, S. (2008). "Connecting youth with natural resource management." UC Delivers
- Becchetti, T.A.; Schriefer, C., et al. (2008). Controlling Medusahead â?? Identifying The Period Of Susceptibility. 61st Annual Society for Range Management. Louisville, KY. January 27-31, 2008.
- George, Melvin; Barry, Sheila, et al. (2008, 2008). "Deep Clay Ecological Site Description (R015XI009CA)." Ecological Site Information System from http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
- George, Melvin; Barry, Sheila, et al. (2008, 2008). "Fine Loamy Upland Ecological Site Description (R015XI015CA)." Ecological Site Information System
George, M.; Becchetti, T.; Davy, J.; Larsen, R.; Barry, S. (2008). "Gravelly Fine Loam Ecological Site Description (R015XI022CA)." Ecological Site Information System from http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
- Larson, S.R.; Harper, J.M., et al. (2008). Grazing Strategies to Control Medusahead On California Rangelands. 61st Annual Society for Range Management. Louisville, KY. January 27-31, 2008.
- George, Melvin; Frost, Bill, et al. (2008, 2008). "Loamy Foothills Ecological Site Description (R018XI007CA)." Ecological Site Information System from http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
- Barry, S.; Becchetti, T.A., et al. (2008). Outreach to a Coalition: Environmentalist, agencies and ranchers working together to conserve CA Rangelands. 61st Annual Society for Range Management. Louisville, KY. January 27-31, 2008.
- George, Melvin; Becchetti, Theresa, et al. (2008, 2008). "Shallow Loamy Upland Ecological Site Description (R015XI011CA)." Ecological Site Information System from http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Lile, D.F., et al. (2008). The Effect Of Irrigated Pasture Management On Water Quality. 61st Annual Society for Range Management. Louisville, KY. January 27-31, 2008.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2007). "Oakdale Livestock Forum." UC Delivers
- Becchetti, T.A.; Frost, W.E., et al. (2007). "Water quality and continued grazing can coexist at Pardee Reservoir." UC Delivers
- Becchetti, T.A.; Lile, D.F., et al. (2007). Water Quality Update â?? Survey of Irrigated Pastures and Meadows. California Cattlemenâ??s Association. July/August 2007.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2006). Riparian grazing strategies and their impact on riparian health. San Jose, CA, Cal-Pac Society for Range Management. June 2006.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2006). Riparian grazing strategies and their impact on riparian health. International Conference on The Future of Agriculture: Science, Stewardship, and Sustainability. Sacramento, CA. August 2006.
- Becchetti, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2006). Riparian grazing strategies and their impact on riparian health. Rangeland Watershed Workgroup Meeting. Davis, CA. December 2006.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2006). San Joaquin County Field Notes. San Joaquin County Field Notes. 2006 to current.
- Tate, K.W.; Battaglia, C., et al. (2005). Confirmation of Riparian Friendly Grazing Project Results and Development of Achievable Site Specific Reference Conditions for Grazed Riparian Areas. Submitted to USDA Western SARE. 2005.
- Evans, J.; Davy, J., et al. (2005). Livestock Identification: An Introduction to Electronic Animal Identification Systems and Comparison of Technologies. 3. 2005.
- Ward, T.A. (2003). Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Question and Answers. 2003.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2003). Guidelines for Monitoring the Establishment of Riparian Grazing Systems. Rangeland Monitoring Series. ANR. Publication #8094. 2003.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2003). Riparian Grazing: Can it work for me? California Cattleman Magazine. July/August 2003.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2003). Visual Assessment of Riparian Health. Rangeland Monitoring Series. ANR. Publication #8089. 2003.
- Ward, T.A. (2003). West Nile Virus informational data sheet. 2003.
- Becchetti, T.A. (2002). Livestock Lines. Livestock Lines. 2002 to current.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2001). A comparison of three riparian resource assessments. Society for Range Management 54th Annual Conference. 2001.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2001). A comparison of three riparian resource assessments. Riparian Habitat and Floodplains Conference. Sacramento, CA. 2001.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2000). A cross-sectional survey of Californiaâ??s grazed rangeland riparian areas. Riparian Habitat and Floodplains Conference proceedings.
- Ward, T.A.; Stokes, C.A., et al. (2000). An evaluation of water quality monitoring kits used in San Luis Obispo County, California. Society for Range Management 53rd Annual Conference. 2000.
- Ward, T.A.; Tate, K.W., et al. (2000). Riparian Grazing Project. Society for Range Management 53rd Annual Conference. 2000.
- Ward, T.A. (2000). Stenner Creek: A case study in riparian grazing management. Society for Range Management 53rd Annual Conference. 2000.
- Ward, T.A. (1999). A comparison between scientific water quality testing and rancher available kits for nonpoint source pollution. EPA Seventh National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Workshop. 1999.
ANR Workgroup Associations
- Beef Safety and Quality Assurance - Member
- Environmental Flows - Member
- Livestock Production Systems - Member
- Rangeland Technology, Innovation, and Practice - Member
- Weed - Member
- Wildlife - Member