…forest,” he said. “This ultimately leads to more wildfires and definitely more devastating and hotter-burning wildfires.” At one time, public rangelands and forestlands across the West had been grazed more…
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…much of it you eat or smoke. It does, however, have commercial value, and in the old days it was a valuable crop that was grown all over the world…
NACD Responds to Approval of EPA Spending Bills
…Appropriations Committees have approved for the Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency. However, the association is disappointed that the committees failed to propose a long-term budget solution for wildfire…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…members of the Farm Bureau delegation pointed out that it continues to increase the risk of wildfire, resulting in an urgent need to manage the state’s forests to protect them,…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing almond crusted smoked BBQ ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 LBS Baby Back…
Wildland Fires in a Tube
…PM from wildfire smoke is more or less harmful than PM from other sources of air pollution, like car exhaust. Map showing distribution of potential wildfire fuels across the United…
Agri View: Blacksmithing
…over clean burning coals. Large leather bellows were used to regulate the temperature of the forge, through piped air. A chimney pulled smoke up and out of the building. The…
It’s Not Just Climate Change
It’s not just climate change: Study finds human activity is a major factor driving wildfires by Emily Grebenstein, George Washington University, emgreb@gwu.edu A new study examining wildfires in California found…
The California Kitchen: Honey Glazed Beets with Onion Sprouts
…Asparagus 1lb Spanish Onion 3T Clover Honey 1T of Hickory Liquid Smoke 8oz of Panko Bread Crumbs Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…affect air quality and impact public health. With the funding, researchers across the country will expand investigations to understand: Health impacts from smoke due to a rise in wildfires that…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…air quality are: 1) replace old, high-polluting off-road mobile farm equipment with newer, cleaner models; 2) treat unpaved farm roads to reduce dust; 3) chip orchard debris to prevent smoke…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Broccoli Steak
…Balsamic Vinegar 2 Shallots minced 2 Garlic Cloves minced 4t Liquid Smoke TT Brown Sugar Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. This is the third year of the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape…
Agri View: Cheese Flavors
…the milk (including the animal’s diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and aging. Herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used…