As globe warms, risk of agricultural drought rises, says climate report – August 10, 2021

As globe warms, risk of agricultural drought rises, says climate report Without immediate and broad-scale action to limit greenhouse gas emissions, global warming almost certainly will result in heat waves, changes in rainfall patterns and agricultural droughts, said a report by the UN climate change panel on Monday. Agricultural and… Continue reading

Wildfires and workplace are top priorities for Biden nominee to oversee U.S. forests – August 6, 2021

Wildfires and workplace are top priorities for Biden nominee to oversee U.S. forests President Biden’s nominee to oversee the 193 million-acre national forest system said on Thursday that he would focus on wildfire management and prevention and on eradicating racial and sexual discrimination at the Forest Service. “If confirmed, I… Continue reading

McConnell may sidetrack USDA, other federal funding bills in Senate dispute – August 5, 2021

McConnell may sidetrack USDA, other federal funding bills in Senate dispute The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a mammoth USDA-FDA funding bill on Wednesday that includes $7 billion in disaster funds for crop and livestock losses in 2020 and this year. Almost immediately after the 25-5 vote, Senate Republican Leader Mitch… Continue reading