The three-year drought in the western United States, and especially in California, became more obvious this year as wildfires were influenced by low moisture in live vegetation, and in some areas once-healthy trees began to show drought-induced stress. USDA also offered help to farmers and ranchers severely affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State through its programs to assist with their recovery efforts.
Additional support is being provided…
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