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Misleading narratives around ag labor and water in California hinder the industry.  By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Two hot-button issues remain at the forefront...

What Farmers Know 

organic farming
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics  If you ask farmers what it takes to succeed, you’ll likely receive a variety of answers — hard...
Delta
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  In December, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Biden-Harris Administration signed off on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s updated...
The Valley Ag Voice is inviting its readers to submit a letter to the editor. Whether you have feedback on a recent article, insights...
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  I know that it has been tough in the farming industry lately. Inputs are high and it...
By Katelyn Filkins, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  The Kern County Young Farmers and Ranchers group is gearing up for an exciting day of friendly...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  As the 119th Congress settles in, the Central Valley’s elected representatives are navigating the issues and policies affecting...
World Ag Expo
By Valley Ag Voice Staff  The most wonderful agricultural event of the year is coming up in February, and for once it’s not on Valentine’s...
By Lizzy Stevens and Natalie Willis, Valley Ag Voice   The Kern County Farm Bureau held its 19th Annual Spray Safe event on Jan. 17...
Despite above-average snow levels in Northern California, the southern region lags behind.  By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  The California Department of Water Resources conducted...
Chlorpyrifos pesticide sprayed by tractor
Public Comment Period on Paraquat Open Through February 13. By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  On Dec. 30, the Department of Pesticide Regulation provided an...
A proposal to halt pending lawsuits that stem from the 2019 biological opinions issued by fisheries agencies, seeks a cease-fire to the litigation and allows the Biden administration to begin a new set of biological opinions.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Following the Nov. 5 presidential election, California Governor Gavin Newsom called a special session to safeguard certain state...
Groundwater recharge in an almond orchard
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics  Proposition 4, authorizing $10 billion in bonds for safe drinking water, wildlife prevention, and protecting communities and natural...
By Lizzy Stevens, Copy Editor, Valley Ag Voice  Agritourism is increasing, blending the best of agriculture and tourism to give people a taste of farm...

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a blessed holiday season with your...
By Katelyn Filkins, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Happy New Year! Before I share a bit about myself, I want to take a moment to...
By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Drawing parallels and seeing the world in analogies is not necessarily profound, but it can be useful...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  The California Air Resources Board voted to amend its Low Carbon Fuel Standard program on Nov. 8. The...
Experts discuss the importance of proper soil management during Arbuckle Field Day hosted by USDA.  By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications,...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff  With the new year, opportunities to apply for 2025 agricultural grant cycles are available for Central Valley growers.   SUSTAINABLE AG  The UC...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  California almond acreage dropped again in 2024, marking the third consecutive year that acreage has decreased. According to...
winegrape harvest
By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Mark your calendars for a trio of essential agricultural events kicking off the new year. From innovative approaches to managing...

Sola Scriptura: Part One 

Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  “Scripture alone is the true lord and master of all writings and doctrine on earth. If that is...
Press release provided by Brown Armstrong  Brown Armstrong, a leading full-service public accounting firm with offices in Bakersfield, Fresno, and Stockton, is pleased to announce...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  On Dec. 20, Congress approved a Continuing Resolution — American Relief Act, 2025 — to avoid a government...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice In December, the Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies finalized and approved a coordinated, amended Groundwater Sustainability Plan...