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California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
Waters Littered with Post-Fire Debris Added Plugs to the Flood
California Ag Today
This is part three of our four-part series. Last episode Tricia mentioned Tulare’s creeks and smaller water ways weren’t prepared for the volume and speed of water coming from larger rivers. She says what the water is transporting off the mountains, adds to the damage.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
California Ag Today
In the midst of a very wet spring here in California, don’t forget all the green lush covering the hills of your community will eventually turn into fuel for wildfires.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
California Ag Today
Although it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
These Floods Are Making Fuel - Start Wildfire Season Prep
California Ag Today
Although it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
California Ag Today
Wildfires have devastated large parts of the western United States, including forests and grasslands. Thousands of wildfires have ripped through millions acres in California alone in the last five years. 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.
California Flood Damage and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers in the Salinas Valley are calculating crop damages from recent flooding, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
California Flood Damage and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers in the Salinas Valley are calculating crop damages from recent flooding, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
Souther States Cooperative 100th Years and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
Southern States Cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
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.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years, Oregon wineries are showing great resiliency, and the Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch says the list of certified wineries continues to grow.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years, Oregon wineries are showing great resiliency, and the Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch says the list of certified wineries continues to grow.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
Oregon Wine Recovery Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After a very rough 2020, the two words being used to describe an incredible rebound in 2021, according to the Oregon Wine Boards Sarah Murdoch, is recover and resiliency.
Oregon Wine Recovery Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After a very rough 2020, the two words being used to describe an incredible rebound in 2021, according to the Oregon Wine Boards Sarah Murdoch, is recover and resiliency.
Wildfire Season is Here... Are You Prepared?
California Ag Today
On the heels of a dry spring in California, farm and ranch country is feeling the pressure of this upcoming wildfire season. And despite a couple rain showers sprinkled throughout the next month, firefighters remind you that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
California Ag Today
On the heels of a dry spring in California, farm and ranch country is feeling the pressure of this upcoming wildfire season.