California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover….
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the department will be offering wildfire assistance to farmers and ranchers. The assistance being provided is designed to help agricultural producers reestablish…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-24-20
…be labor-intensive for the industry, application tips to limit the number of urban complaints, and how to prepare your operations for wildfire season. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Wildfire Smoke Rule Compliance amid COVID, get an update…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…growth that typically occurs when the area is overcrowded leads to unhealthy trees that lend themselves to exacerbating wildfire conditions. “The fire burns much hotter and much more intensely…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
…1 and ag employers will also need to be prepared to comply with expectations of the wildfire smoke rule. Producers are also providing last-minute comments on how Ag Order 4.0…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why wildfire perception will always be a challenge, the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…N95 masks and the wildfire smoke standard. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…about permit requirements, liability associated with burning,” Rao noted. The interest in prescribed burning has grown in recent years in light of the increased severity of wildfires in California. According…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…The addition of three more foresters comes at a critical time with California wildfire season picking up as temperatures rise. Wildfire smoke continues to be a significant concern for the…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…groups in California, Oregon, and Washington came together to form the West Coast Smoke Task Force, which encouraged federal funding support to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production areas. …
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…massive job losses and shortfalls in record time. This budget reflects that emergency.” While the Governor pointed out safe drinking water and wildfire preparedness as being funding priorities, the revised…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-05-20
…of label rates and applicator training. Also in today’s show find out what the concerns are as we head into wildfire season and what representative Jim Costa is urging after…