California Drought Analysis

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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 by FSA Emergency Conservation Program through provision of funding opportunities and technical assistance for affected farmers and ranchers. With this program farmers and ranchers can rehabilitate their damaged farmlands and conserve water resources