…smoke exposure. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers. The issue of smoke exposure has been particularly difficult for growers in years of…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…that the year before they had dropped significantly because of discounted grapes due to smoke exposure because of the fact that a lot of the smoke happened in the coastal…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…how the FAIR Plan operates as part of a broader solution to help protect these businesses, especially those vulnerable to climate-intensified wildfires.” The new coverage will be available for farm…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-19-22
…input costs, details on how and when to apply for RCPP and state and federal funding to combat the wildfire crisis. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore will today launch a comprehensive response to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis – “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…for new programs of research on wildfire smoke issues and disaster assistance for growers affected by wildfires. More recently, Aguirre played a key role in the formation and operation of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-13-21
…to study the smoke impact on grapes and wine gets support from a $7.6 million grant and California Farm Bureau partnering with National Immigration Forum. Tune in to the show…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…the searing drought across the West and another catastrophic wildfire season, the $8 billion investment included for water infrastructure investments comes at a critical time,” said California Farm Bureau President…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…increase demand for processing peaches and pears, as well as California figs. Several educational initiatives are also being funded including the development of informational resources in Spanish, wildfire mitigation programs…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…experiencing climate change impacts, historic drought, regulatory pressures and wildfire,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “The funding for additional water, forestry and ecosystem…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…helping the agricultural community as it continues to struggle with issues of wildfire. “With a tighter insurance market due to wildfire risks, many farmers and vintners need more coverage than…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…million has been allocated for livestock producers that suffered losses due to drought or wildfire in 2021. “California’s farmers and ranchers have experienced substantial crop damage due to wildfire and…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…climate package contains $1.5 billion in funding to help support forest resilience and wildfire prevention efforts. The additional funding will build upon investments already made through the Wildfire and Forest…