…A North American native counterpart to burning bush is the wahoo which produces bright scarlet berries in autumn, and has red fall color that makes for an attractive informal hedge….
The Western View: The Mother of Thanksgiving
…as editor gave her a platform to promote an idea that was burning within her. She wrote hundreds of letters to governors, ministers, newspaper editors, and every U.S. president with…
Carving Halloween Pumpkins is a Tradition
…turnips, beets, or potatoes with burning lumps of coal inside them to add light. The jack-o’-lantern is believed to have originated from an Irish myth about Stingy Jack, who played…
Nut Crops Benefit from Atmospheric Pressure Adding Nitrogen
…and the weather has been cooperative,” Kreps noted. “Spring worked out well when things weren’t burning, but the late lightning was not in our favor that’s for sure with our…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
Several agricultural groups are seeking additional disaster relief in light of the damage caused to the wine industry from various wildfires burning throughout the West. Wine groups from California, Washington,…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
…additional resources to address wildfire issues. “Our organizations believe that increasing the pace and scale of forest management activities, including mechanical thinning and controlled burning, reduces the threat of catastrophic…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
Fresno County grape growers are doing their best to work through the challenges created by the various wildfires. The multiple wildfires burning up and down California are leavening a significant…
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…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…weather conditions, topography and vulnerability to fire – along with mitigation actions for each that landowners can take. Intentional, controlled burning, or prescribed fire, is often the most effective way…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…their operations after being impacted by the various wildfires burning through multiple states. In California alone, more than 1.5 million acres have burned in recent weeks, resulting in seven fatalities….
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
Once again, the West is burning. Once again, forestry experts tell us that taking the cows and sheep out of the forest has made the summer fire season unbelievably worse….
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…multiple wildfires burning throughout California are creating unhealthy air conditions for a majority of the state. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen and Sons, Bryan Van Groningen explained…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…he has been fortunate. His farm is on a bit of a peninsula and the fire has thus far has been burning past his operation. “I haven’t had to evacuate,…
Poisonous Plants in the Home
…cause skin irritations, stomach upsets, and burning of the mouth and throat. Use care when growing and displaying these common poisonous plants in your home. Many spring bulbs, including hyacinths…