…severe storms, floods, drought and wildfire events damage their operations and impact their livelihoods. We know these challenges will continue into 2022, and others may emerge,” Vilsack said in a…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…environmental and conservation groups. Several funding priorities to help mitigate the impact of drought conditions and issues of wildfire were pointed out in the letter. “While the bipartisan infrastructure package…
2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
…incredible amount of carbon in their roots that is resilient even during drought and wildfire, while also providing good wildlife habitat and grazing opportunities for producers and landowners,” said Ducheneaux….
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…of increase,” said Isom. Improvements to increase wildfire resiliency and overall safety are needed, as evidenced by the increasing frequency of catastrophic wildfires. However, there are questions as to why…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…and smoke taint. Nonetheless, he is confident that farmers and ranchers will continue to be resilient, no matter the issues that may arise. To get income breakdowns and predictions for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including staying vigilant for wildfire smoke symptoms amongst your employees…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…sheep industry has been underscored in recent years in relation to wildfires. Many producers have been engaging in grazing activities more and more to mitigate wildfire dangers. Indart and his…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…of drought. He said that USDA understands the hardships growers are facing due to the “toxic mix” of rising temperatures, lack of rainfall, early snowmelt, and wildfire events. POSITIVE OUTLOOK…
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
Monterey County agriculture took a notable hit in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to prepare for wildfire smoke with CaOSHA standards,…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the strong demand for N95 masks as wildfire season…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…