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Florida Takes Aim at Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Assistance program helps private forest landowners strengthen pine stands as neighboring states face beetle outbreaks.
Holiday Celebrations Meet Summer Fire Risk
Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent rains have helped, but dry conditions still linger in parts of the region heading into the Fourth of July.
Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.
Forest Service Realigns to Western Lands
California Ag Today
Restructuring brings decision-makers closer to forests and agricultural stakeholders.
New Faces, New Funding for Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama names FSA committee members as Florida opens millions in forest cost-share support.
Florida Program Helps Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open through November 14 for Florida’s 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
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.
USDA Investing $500 Million to Prevent Wildfires
California Ag Today
The USDA is investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the goal is to reduce the risk of wildfires for communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources.
USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is releasing nearly two billion dollars for fuels and vegetation treatments to combat wildfires in the western U.S. He says this announcement expands on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy put in place last year.
Wildfire Costs Exceed 2 Billion
Colorado Ag Today
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he was concerned that cost of this year's wildfires could reach 2-billion dollars.
Forest Service Chief Retires
Colorado Ag Today
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is retiring and Forest Service veteran Tony Tooke will take over agency.
9-27 IAT Wildfire Funding
Idaho Ag Today
Simpson's Wildfire Funding Provision Included in House Continuing Resolution