Sonoma County Wineries Feel Heat from Massive California Fire

Five grower groups send letters to representatives in Washington requesting inclusion of vineyards in disaster assistance funding.

The U.S. has seen record-breaking fires that blanketed smoke over some of the largest produce growing regions.

Specialty agriculture interests among those being most challenged by shifting environmental impacts.

Government agency officially implements 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) to speed recovery in rural communities impacted by calamity.

Agriculture couldn’t escape the wrath of Mother Nature during what was a record campaign.

Funds allocated to help with recovery projects such as replanting and restoration as well as honeybee loss.

University Extension experts give an update of the destruction, potential for smoke taint in wine.

California Gov. Jerry Brown declares state of emergency for northern counties impacted by flames.

Producers, especially those recently affected by fires and weather-related damage in Pacific Northwest, should give notice within 72 hours of discovery of damage.