.gov Provides Resources For Dealing With Extreme Heat

Jul 28, 2022

By Pam Knox

Today a new website dedicated to providing resources for dealing with extreme heat was introduced. It is Heat.gov and is a product of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. I have not heard of this initiative before, but it seems to be similar to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) that I work with on issues related to drought and soil moisture. This is a very timely period for it to be made available due to the recent spate of heat waves that have hit or are hitting various parts of the United States (and the world) this summer. Heat waves kill more people in the US than any other type of extreme weather according to many sources of such statistics. I encourage you to take a look at the site to see what resources it has. You can read more at Biden Administration launches Heat.gov with tools for communities facing extreme heat | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov).

Source : uga.edu

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.