A team of ten researchers looked closely at cattle grazing in California and determined that the practice has a great deal of potential in combatting catastrophic wildfires. Cattle are exceptionally…
Match.Graze Connects Landowners with Grazers
…the environmental benefits that grazing can provide aside from reducing wildfire fuels. Grazing plays a role in helping to prevent wildfire damage, but also in recovering from wildfires. “We are…
‘So Far, So Good’ For The 2020 California Rice Harvest
…mild complications arising due to the wildfires. COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION “So far, so good,” said Jim Morris, Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. “There have been some delays…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…and Winegrape Growers of America sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for wildfire assistance. “We fear these wildfires, and potentially more to come, will result in the greatest economic…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
…to address the West’s catastrophic wildfire crisis.” Wildfires have burned more than three million acres in California alone this year, highlighting the need for more support for fire suppression efforts….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
…wildfire challenges and get the details on how to register for the 10th Annual Ag Labor Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…detail the overwhelming challenges of adhering to the Wildfire Smoke Protection requirements. The wildfires that have been burning throughout California in recent weeks resulted in multiple days of the Air…
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
An educational safety program in Sonoma County has been working to assist farmers when wildfires occur. With the assistance of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB)…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…advisor Susie Kocher. To help landowners manage forests in a way that minimizes the risk of such catastrophic tree die-off and the threat of uncontrolled wildfire, Kocher and two colleagues…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…ranchers are growing concerned that if a wildfire approaches their property, the kind of response we’ve come to expect from Cal Fire may not happen. They are doing a tremendous…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover….
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
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…
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…
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…