University of California researchers are looking to make the most out of a bad situation by looking at new research opportunities that have developed as a result of the wildfires….
NRCS Lending Assistance with Wildfire Recovery
…containing the various fires, there are still some farmers who are dealing with losses from last year’s devastating wildfires. “It’s a situation where I want to be there and help…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically,…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…through Farmers.gov, including: Our mobile-friendly Service center locator, connecting users with USDA assistance at the location nearest them, Information about the new 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, which provides…
Fire and Wine: Another Year of Northern California Wildfires
Northern California wildfires are causing some concern for the wine industry once again this year as several fires continue to burn. Cal Fire has indicated that it has been the…
Agri View: High Cost of Wildfires
Everett Griner talks about the high cost of wildfires in today’s Agri View. High Cost of Wildfires There is no such thing as putting an end to wildfires. Unlike hurricanes,…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
Damage caused by the wildfires last year may result in increasing power rates for Californians. After fire investigators found that Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment was ultimately responsible for…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Signup begins…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…California’s economy. The measurements have limitations such as the exclusion of emissions that come from wildfires, which can often be responsible for negating an entire year’s efforts in emission reduction….
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
Northern California wildfires have already burned nearly 90,000 acres, a little more than nine months after the area suffered the costliest wildfires in the state’s history. The wine industry is…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…rapidly moving Cold Front slammed into two major Wildfires raging across NorthWestern Oklahoma! The Rhea and 34 Complex Wildfires consumed over 350,000 acres! When the cold front hit the wildfires…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…management reforms to federal land managers and protecting against wildfires Securing opportunities for outdoor recreation by adding 1 million new acres to the Conservation Reserve Program and strengthening voluntary public…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…To apply, producers will need to provide verifiable and reliable production records and other information about their operation. Drought, wildfires and other disasters continue to impact farmers and ranchers, and…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…other heavy equipment to cross to the extensive previously inaccessible areas (in case of wildfires or for other reasons). Removable railings can be installed as needed. Jeff Mack requested technical…