Washington, June 3 (IANS) The head of the US Forest Service warned lawmakers that large parts of the United States face elevated wildfire risks this year, even as the agency says it is entering the fire season with its strongest firefighting preparedness in years.Testifying before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said the agency has expanded its firefighting workforce, increased hazardous fuel reduction efforts and strengthened coordination with other federal ag…
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Washington, March 11 (IANS) American farm leaders on Tuesday warned US lawmakers that the conflict involving Iran could push up global fertiliser and fuel prices, adding fresh pressure on farmers already struggling with rising costs and volatile markets.The warning came during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on expanding domestic demand for US-grown agricultural products as farmers grapple with financial stress and uncertain global conditions.Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm B…