…month saw devastating wildfires burn 1.6 million acres in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Starting now, all monetary donations to the Drovers/Farm Journal Million Dollar Wildfire Relief Challenge will be…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…for teens. This project delivers the certified Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum, career exploration, smoke alarm awareness, CPR/AED certification, and disaster simulation training to develop sustainable youth preparedness…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing smoked salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Salmon Steaks 4 T Cajun Season…
USDA Targets $6 Million for Wildfire Relief
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated $6 million to help aid farmers and ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The $6 million in available funding, delivered…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
…the wildfire aftermath in his state last week. Roberts also asked the Donald Trump administration to quickly approve a federal disaster declaration. Following a conversation with Vice President Mike Pence…
Texas, Kansas Suspend Trucking Restrictions for Wildfire Relief
The Governors of Kansas and Texas suspended trucking restrictions over the weekend for trucks hauling hay and supplies to wildfire affected areas. Ranchers in the impacted areas are in need…
Agri View: Popular Breakfast Food
…that the most popular breakfast food in the world is bacon. Sliced bacon. No, smoked sliced bacon. Not many people know that without the flavor produced by smoke, bacon would…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…funds to reduce wildfire risk and improve the soils and hydrology in the state’s north central tributaries and sub-watersheds. “The Claunch-Pinto SWCD is very proud to collaborate with over 40…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…wildfire, complicate our efforts to respond safely and effectively to fires when they do occur, and pose a host of threats to life and property across California,” said Vilsack. “USDA…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…Terra, Inc. in Cambridge, Mass, will develop a cost-competitive, low-toxicity, ammonium-free long-term fire retardant for use in wildfire management that is less toxic to fish and mammals. eWind Solutions, LLC,…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…fuels and replant trees. Otherwise, the conversion to chaparral could further increase risk of wildfires and affect the state’s water supply. A U.S. Forest Service survey, released in June, revealed…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
…Bunch Cilantro 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Beef Stock Salt/Pepper Hickory Smoke or 1 T Liquid Smoke To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
Update On Western Wildfire Season
Western wildfire activity continues to grow with eight type one fire incidents taking place as of Thursday. Rod Bain has the story. Update On Western Wildfire Season…
Wildfire Threat Out West Continues To Grow
An incoming weather system could boost the threat of wildfire activity in the Western US, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Rob Bain has the story. Wildfire Threat Continues To Grow…