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Avocados and Wildfires and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Lessons learned from destructive California wildfires have given avocado growers a fighting chance to save their orchards, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.
Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.
Grazing Permits and Wildfire Management; Public Lands Council Par 2
Line on Agriculture
With USDA rolling back roadless rule, the Public Lands Council has been working with federal agencies to use grazing permits as a means to reduce wildfire risk.
Wildfires and Grazing Permits
Line on Agriculture
The Public Lands Council is working to bring more grazing into the wildfire control mix.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
California Table Olive Crop Smaller and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
California table olive growers are expected to harvest a smaller crop this year, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
International Paper Closing Plants and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
International Paper will be closing its plants in Savannah and Riceboro by the end of the month, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
NAPA Valley Winegrapes Wildfires and Congress Weighing Farm Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Napa Valley winegrape growers are no strangers to wildfires, which have ruined crops in the region three times in the past decade, and the Trump administration is evaluating whether to grant aid to American farmers this fall.
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Idaho Ag Today
Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
U.S. Forest Service Cuts and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
California state officials express concerns about staff and funding cuts at the U.S. Forest Service, a division of the USDA, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
USDA Disaster Assistance program
Idaho Ag Today
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA Disaster Assistance program.
Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Roadless Rule Rollback Could Open Door to Forest Management
California Ag Today
A recent decision may give land managers more tools to reduce wildfire risk on millions of acres.