The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the department will be offering wildfire assistance to farmers and ranchers. The assistance being provided is designed to help agricultural producers reestablish…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…of smoke? The University of California recently began a new study to show whether cattle and sheep keeping the weeds down really has an impact on wildfires. The results are…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…has also offered some masks to us as well throughout the last couple of months,” said Van Groningen. WORKING THROUGH SMOKEY CONDITIONS The smoke from multiple fires has resulted in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-24-20
…be labor-intensive for the industry, application tips to limit the number of urban complaints, and how to prepare your operations for wildfire season. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Wildfires Threaten Agriculture and An Easier Way to Process Hemp
A series of wildfires are causing significant concern in multiple areas of the state and a farmer near Año Nuevo State Park details his experiences with the CZU August Lightning…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Wildfire Smoke Rule Compliance amid COVID, get an update…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…growth that typically occurs when the area is overcrowded leads to unhealthy trees that lend themselves to exacerbating wildfire conditions. “The fire burns much hotter and much more intensely…
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
…that loves a little heat. The smoke bush is another. This wonderful tall bush-like flower is also highly drought-tolerant. The Green Trick Dianthus, a member of the carnation family, also…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
…1 and ag employers will also need to be prepared to comply with expectations of the wildfire smoke rule. Producers are also providing last-minute comments on how Ag Order 4.0…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
…mask when the Air Quality Index measures anything above 150. Employees must also be given training on the wildfire smoke rule. The current smoke standard states that employees can choose…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-15-20
…water board looking to fund 26 new personnel through increased fees, and why having proper documentation is key in wildfire smoke standard compliance. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…N95 masks and the wildfire smoke standard. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…about permit requirements, liability associated with burning,” Rao noted. The interest in prescribed burning has grown in recent years in light of the increased severity of wildfires in California. According…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…The addition of three more foresters comes at a critical time with California wildfire season picking up as temperatures rise. Wildfire smoke continues to be a significant concern for the…