…trips to follow a European DJ tour. “This isn’t just an insurance crisis, it’s an insurance catastrophe,” Tangipa said. “While wildfire victims and farmers can’t get affordable coverage, our commissioner…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…rivers and canals, fill our reservoirs, and recharge groundwater. With the right leadership and cooperation between state and federal agencies, we can fix this.” Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention For…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…Common Sense Solutions Edward Ring Director, Water and Energy Policy California Policy Center Ring emphasized that thinning California’s dense forests would not only reduce wildfire risks but also add two…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…wildfire impacts on vineyards to a major upcoming ag conference, and even sat down with a fourth-generation poultry producer turned gubernatorial candidate. The show opened with coverage of the Pickett…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…today’s land stewards are revisiting Indigenous fire practices to prevent wildfires and restore ecological balance. Farming Along the Floodplains Another cornerstone of Native American agriculture was strategic settlement along river…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…California’s water and environmental policies further complicate farming. Mismanaged forests and underdeveloped storage infrastructure contribute to water scarcity and wildfire risk. Proper forest management, Genasci notes, could improve water availability…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…management practices. “We really need to work on forest management to try to get rid of some of these huge fires that are happening,” she added, citing wildfire devastation as…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…the coalition criticized a proposed scheduling model that would limit workforce attendance to 20% on the first day of a wildfire smoke event, increasing to 80% over four days. According…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…your kids. Teach them to chase their passion.” Also in today’s show: discussion around the rollback of the USDA’s 2001 Roadless Rule and what that could mean for wildfire prevention…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…initiative is designed to cut bureaucratic red tape, secure jobs, and reduce the wildfire risk plaguing American forests—particularly in California. The investment is expected to increase the supply of homegrown…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…💻 Platform: Zoom 🔗 Register: wcsetf.org Now in its fifth year, this virtual summit addresses the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grape production. It’s a must-attend for stakeholders navigating…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
…agriculture across the region. While wildfire recovery remains a priority for many, initiatives like the Oceanside pole program and industry conferences highlight resilience and forward-thinking strategies that define California’s agricultural…