Wildfires
Nationwide Agribusiness says harvest is a good time for farmers and ranchers to review fire, wind, hail and equipment risks across their operations.
The push to plan ahead comes as wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres nationwide this year.
U.S. forest products add more than $400 billion to the nation’s GDP each year.
Donated hay is helping livestock producers recover from widespread pasture losses.
The debate comes as the Forest Service considers rescinding restrictions across millions of acres of national forests.
More than 51,000 fires have burned nearly 8 million acres nationwide this year.
The ballot measure could direct up to $175 million toward wildfire mitigation and conservation projects.
County Commissioner Jeff Justesen discusses how the community found a new home for its 4-H and FFA livestock shows.
The Big Grass Fire started in southeastern Oregon before spreading into southwestern Idaho.
The Idaho Farm Bureau highlights how ranchers and volunteers are responding as the wildfire continues to spread.