…for wildland fire suppression activities,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “These new planes will combine with our existing fleet to support to our heroes on the ground fighting wildfires…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…farm-raised fish that have suffered losses because of disease, severe weather, blizzards and wildfires. Enrollment also begins today for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), which provides financial assistance to qualifying…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish that have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, as determined…
Ag. Secretary Vilsack Proposes Different Way to Pay For Fighting Wildfires
…Tom Vilsack is suggesting a new way to pay for ever increasing costs of fighting wildfires. Gary Crawford with the story. Vilsack Proposes Different Way to Pay For Fighting Wildfires…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…to stabilize and invest in programs that more effectively restore forested landscapes and support those living in communities impacted by wildfire to avert and minimize damage from future wildfires. The…
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
Gary Crawford Wildfires are a big problem in the state of California, especially in dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project…
President Outlines Climate Change Actions to State Governors
Gary Crawford President Obama says his year of action will include actions on climate change and the way the government pays to fight wildfires. Gary Crawford has the story. President…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…wildfires, storms, floods are potentially going to be costlier and they’re going to be harsher. Droughts have obviously been a part of life out here in the West since before…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…through the partnership. Another area to be targeted is the San Bernardino/Riverside County area of California which experienced catastrophic wildfires a decade ago. “NRCS and the Forest Service have the…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…out to farmers quickly, especially those to aid people who have suffered losses from drought and wildfires,” Wenger said. “We will work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to put…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…the risk of wildfires across the state is greatly increased; and WHEREAS extremely dry conditions have persisted since 2012 and may continue beyond this year and more regularly into the…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…destroyed acres of timber, and pastures and rangeland for livestock herds, as well as many animals. On the federal level, wildfires and wildfire prevention is managed in part by the…
Drought Contributing to Western Wildfires
Hot dry weather in parts of the West are starting to fuel up potential wildfire concerns. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…