…wish to contribute to the wildfire recovery efforts, there are a variety of avenues available. The Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB) has set up a fundraising campaign in which all…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…animals removed and into a safe place and if they need veterinary care and medical supplies.” Stay with AgNet West for continuing coverage of the wildfire relief and recovery effort….
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…the issues surrounding wildfire, therefore achieving a greater degree of preservation of life and property.” On Tuesday, Cal Fire had only 15 percent of the Kincade Fire contained. It is one…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…research has demonstrated that grazing is not only compatible with healthy sage grouse populations, it is a critical tool in the prevention of wildfire, which is the primary threat to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-13-19
…update on California’s wildfire season and a proposed guestworker program from a Florida congressman. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…(Cal/OSHA) Standards Board passed an emergency regulation related to worker safety as it pertains to smoke exposure. Cal/OSHA is now working toward creating a permanent regulation with a more stringent…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Signup for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-31-19
…are no plans for Glyphosate in California and the reasons why the smoke exposure scale remains an issue. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on the Cal/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Rule, the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
…or funding for these projects. It does not mean that these projects will end.” Sousa noted that wildfire control and suppression measures were big priorities in the budget, which necessitated…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…the lack of scientific understanding of exactly how exposure to smoke can affect winegrapes. “We need to understand what compounds would one test for, what levels do these smoke compounds…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…