USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks in California and other Western states. Gary Crawford has more in This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing another half…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, the USDA is investing more money into wildfire prevention and we have this…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…Some of the recipients include Farmer Campus, which will continue developing courses, resources, and a network to help with wildfire risk management in California. Farmer Campus was a previous awardee,…
Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire
A long time U.S. Forest Service pathologist uses decades of observation of local forests to determine threats of disease, invasive pests, and wildfire. Rod Bain has the story coming up…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in minimum wage in 2024, the effects of wildfire smoke on US…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…to continue grazing practices while addressing conservation concerns. Enrolled acreage helps to sequester carbon in vegetation and soil, and bolster resilience to drought and wildfire. “This year’s Grassland CRP signup…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-22-23
…Wildfire hearing, and the top Farm Bill issues being requested from US cotton growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…Forest Service and private forest lands; Active forest management, which supports forest health and restoration, rural communities, forest products, and recreation, as well as efforts to address the wildfire crisis, and;…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-13-22
…upcoming CULTIV8 leadership conference, and keeping wildfire smoke considerations in mind as we head into the fall season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…with the increasing need for forests to serve as carbon reservoirs. The project will deploy funding, planning, and implementation of reforestation and afforestation activities in lands deforested by wildfire in…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-25-22
…in almond fields. CA-CRaFT grower applications are now available and western hot weather and wildfire activity. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…species that we have and making sure we’re prepared for that. Research about emerging threats because of wildfire and smoke taint,” said Ross. “So, all in all, really great comments;…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…America remains a food secure nation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build critical infrastructure, to protect communities from wildfire and extreme heat and…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and landowners to protect grasslands and improve biodiversity while also continuing grazing and haying practices. Enrolled grasslands help to improve resiliency to drought and wildfire while sequestering carbon in vegetation…