The true extent of damage endured by the wine industry during the north coast wildfires was a significant topic of discussion at the 2018 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium. Information…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…Eureka in northern California. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen throughout California this year,” Dotson said. “Through these Joint Chiefs’ projects,…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…four years, but devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters continue to punish agricultural communities,” said the Board. “Trade policies continue to promote the sale of farm products at prices…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report (WASDE) was released recently. During December, raging wildfires in southern California and a late-month cold wave east of the Rockies highlighted…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…jobs and economic benefits that sustain rural communities. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen in California and throughout the nation this…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…wildfires, Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, Hurricane Irma in Florida and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, was more than $5.7 billion. Between the cost of lost cows, destroyed feed…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…plants; Responded to Record Wildfires and Hurricanes Confronted wildland fires that started in the Southeast and continued through the year in the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest….
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…for a variety of other disasters throughout the country, including drought in the northern high plains, wildfires in the west and central plains, floods, tornados, freezes and other storms. For…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…and Maria, as well as a number of severe wildfires and other disasters throughout the year. For example, emergency procedures were implemented to streamline the claims process, allow for flexibility,…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
It has been a trying year for some American farmers. Along with battling the typical disease and pest pressures, many producers around the country suffered through hurricanes, wildfires and drought…
Agri View: California Winery Losses
Everett Griner talks about losses suffered to the California winery business due to the wildfires in today’s Agri View. Everett lets us know just what we can expect the price…
Agri View: Montana Agriculture Losses
Everett Griner talks about agriculture losses in Montana in today’s Agri View. The wildfires in Montana caused terrific losses for the ranchers and other producers. Montana Agriculture Losses…
Wildfire Assessment Study Underway for North Coast Wine Industry
The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University is orchestrating an assessment study of the damage to the area’s wine industry caused by the multiple wildfires. The project was…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is continuing to offer assistance to landowners affected by recent catastrophic wildfires. The assistance, provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…