…livestock operations, the harsh reality of California wildfire season bolstering a need for climate-smart solutions, and the May budget revise includes increases in funding for climate-smart ag programs at CFDA….
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands discussed wildfire resilience at its most recent meeting. Wildfires in California have been particularly devastating in recent years,…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…to provide assistance for local Tribes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also making $10 million in assistance available through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. Despite the financial…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. Senate Bill 85 contains significant support for wildfire suppression efforts as well…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…restrictions on underrepresented communities. During an announcement regarding wildfire preparation, Newsom addressed some of the concerns related to drought. Despite moving into the second year of drought conditions, Newsom said…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-13-21
…wildfire prevention, FDA says recent E.coli outbreaks are a ‘foreseeable hazard,‘ and officials are confident in water supply management without a drought declaration. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…authorize State agencies to issue long-term grazing leases for ranchers as a means of combating wildfire risk. President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure…
AB 434 Looks to Mitigate California Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access
Assembly Bill 434 seeks to make grazing on state lands more accessible as a means of combating wildfires in California. Introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, the bill will authorize state…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…highlights California wildfire problems by detailing the impact that wildfires had in 2020. Last year there were nearly 10,000 wildfires which resulted in 33 fatalities and the destruction of nearly…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
The CalResilient campaign that was recently launched is looking to encourage viable solutions to California’s wildfire problems. Wildfires in recent years have taken lives, caused billions of dollars in property…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…energy, along with catastrophic wildfire. USDA is also looking for input on the department’s performance in meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities in deploying its climate strategy. In his Executive…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…you can also make powdery flour if you dry them out. Watercress is peppery greens that are absolutely delicious and grow like wildfire in most marshy areas. If you’re located…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
…to better mitigate wildfire disasters. A more organized approach to forest management and firefighting practices is expected to improve firefighting conditions and reduce risk. “While I am proud of our…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…quantity losses.” The QLA program is open to producers that suffered losses from natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. Qualifying natural disasters include wildfire, excessive moisture, flooding, and certain drought…