…address the multiple wildfires currently active in the state. Cal Fire and other agencies are working to deal with hundreds of active wildfires while much of the state has issued…
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
…lessen the intensity of wildfires. “Private landowners and farmers have all kinds of questions about, how should we worry about air quality? Or I’m worried about the trees on my…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…understanding surrounding smoke exposure in grapes has led to confusion and industry disruption, particularly in 2018 when several wildfires affected growing regions on the north coast. The research effort seeks…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…safest possible manner despite the challenges. The beef industry is accustomed to working to overcome obstacles, whether its drought conditions, wildfires, or difficult market conditions. “We typically want to rely…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…well to perform those tasks. Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE): USDA Forest Service’s (USFS) critical work, such as improving the condition of the nation’s forest and grasslands, suppressing wildfires…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…how the department is working to back farmers and ranchers with programs such as the Market Facilitation Program and the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus. The secretary then concluded…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
…Agriculture, were formally dedicated during a ceremony today at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. “During wildfires, floods and other emergencies, farmers and ranchers take great care to be sure…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…a result, we have wildfires. And it’s not PG&E’s fault the countryside is ripe to burn – it happens every summer here. But there’s more to it. The company also…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…aid in the recovery from those wildfires. On Friday, November 8, the Napa County Farm Bureau (NCFB) will also be hosting a charitable event to benefit Sonoma County fire victims…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…significant lengths to better prepare for interruptions in electricity services after wildfires recently swept through the area leaving many without power for weeks. “We have worked with our members on…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…result of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms or wildfires that occurred in 2018 or 2019. Also, producers in counties that did not received a disaster declaration or designation…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…