Researchers are using drones to limit drift during spray applications. Sensing Drones for Drift Detection The days of determining drift potential from smoke or wind monitors may soon be over….
Vilsack Calls CA Wildfire Season ‘Intense’
Vilsack The cost of fighting wildfires is on the rise and it comes as California has what U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack calls an “intense” wildfire season. Sabrina Hill has…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…delta. Set aside $3.3 million of a $30 million national investment to mitigate wildfire threats, protect water resources and provide habitat for at-risk species. Made continuing research investments in water…
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
…new aircraft will enter service in the coming weeks and support over 10,000 firefighters for the 2014 wildfire season. “We continue to increase and modernize the fleet of aircraft available…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…fish weather the on-going drought. To respond to the increased threat of wildfire season, the order streamlines contracting rules for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and CALFIRE for equipment…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…to stabilize and invest in programs that more effectively restore forested landscapes and support those living in communities impacted by wildfire to avert and minimize damage from future wildfires. The…
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
Gary Crawford Wildfires are a big problem in the state of California, especially in dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…identifying options available to them. Wildfire Preparedness: The U.S. Forest Service and CAL-FIRE, have boosted fire management resources to 7-day staffing and is engaged in increased coordination. BLM is prepared…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
San Bernardino and Riverside County, California Among Areas Targeted to Reduce Wildfire Risk HELENA, Mont., February 6, 2014 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up
…next step in wildfire preparedness. The California Association of Pest Control Advisers represents more than 75% of the nearly 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers that provide pest management…
More Declines in Pastures and Rangelands, Rim Fire Update
…nation as a whole continues to decline in that area. Meanwhile, there’s some good news on the wildfire front. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…destroyed acres of timber, and pastures and rangeland for livestock herds, as well as many animals. On the federal level, wildfires and wildfire prevention is managed in part by the…
Drought Contributing to Western Wildfires
Hot dry weather in parts of the West are starting to fuel up potential wildfire concerns. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…