State Invests $1.78 Million to Fund Projects that Promote Safer, More Sustainable Pest Management
Press Release by California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On August 11th, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced $1.78 million in...
Grower Assessment Rate for 2022 Harvest
Press Release by California Association of Winegrape Growers
In July the Pierce’s Disease / Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Board (PD/GWSS Board) voted to...
NGFA Commends Senate for Passing WRDA 2022
Source: National Grain and Feed Association
On July 28th, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended the Senate for passing by...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the...
BBC’s “The Green Planet” Spotlights California’s Almond Orchards
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
The Almond Board of California congratulates Sir David Attenborough and BBC’s The Green Planet...
NGFA Supports Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Introduced in the House
Source: National Grain and Feed Association
On August 2nd, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended House Transportation and Infrastructure Railroads,...
National Nutrition Strategy, White House Nutrition Conference
Press Release Provided by International Fresh Produce Association
Recently the International Fresh Produce Association submitted an 8-point plan of recommendations illustrating how...
Improved Orchard Recycling Practices, Grants Help Growers Transition to New Plantings
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Drive down the I-5 or Highway 99 these days,...
Avian Quarantine in California
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
On February 23, 2022, the California State Veterinarian Annette B. Jones D.M.V. imposed a...
KCFB: Executive Director’s Report
By Romeo Agbalog, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
August is the height of summer, and your local Farm Bureau is peaking...
Potential Merger is Good News for Central Valley Table Grape Growers
By Melissa Nagel, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
In a deal announced earlier this year, Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL)—a global leader...
Statement on End of First of Two Beef Checkoff Cases
Press Release Provided by R-CALF USA
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court denied R-CALF USA’s petition requesting an appeal of the...
Grimmway Farms Appoints New Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Responsibility
Press Release Provided by Grimmway Farms
In furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, Grimmway Farms has appointed Dana Brennan...
Agriculturalists Offer Input on the 2023 Farm Bill
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
With Congress set to...
‘From the Field’ Video Series Discusses Many Challenges Growers Are Faced With This Season
Holloway-produced Web Series Talks to Industry Experts About Overcoming Water Issues, Soaring Input Costs and Market-related Hurdles
By Brian Milne, Vice President,...
KCFB: President’s Message
By Patty Poire, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
As the United States of America is nearing its 250 years in existence (a...
Conservation Goals Leave Many Farmlands Out
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Michael Machado’s farmland is in no danger of...
Planning Is Critical As Farms Transfer to New Generations
By Lisa McEwen, Reporter, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
At Good Humus Produce, a small organic farm in...
After Crash, Hemp Farmers Look to Fiber, Other Uses
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
The buzz about industrial hemp becoming the next...
CDFA Accepting Applications for the Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant...
Press Release Provided by CDFA
The Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program (BFFTP) is a new grant program, funded...
Concerns Rise at the Water Summit
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
The Water Association of Kern County held their Water Summit May 19th after a two...
Technology Is Always Evolving in the Field
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
The agriculture industry has done some remarkable things over...
Port Delays Worsen As Harvest of New Crops Approaches
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
As ongoing port congestion and persistent shipping obstacles...
Deep Freeze Hammers Winegrape Farmers
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
The 2022 vintage in some of California’s winegrape-growing...
State Rice Acreage Plummets Amid Water Reductions
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
This time of year, the Sacramento Valley should...
Avaunt® eVo Insect Control Receives Supplemental Label in California; Offers New Mode of Action...
Press Release Provided by FMC
Avaunt® eVo insect control from FMC has obtained a supplemental label for use on tree nuts to...
State Invests $3.75 Million to Fund Research Into Safer, More Sustainable Pest Management
Press Release Provided by California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On April 21st, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) awarded $3.75 million...
NASS Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop
Harvest 2022 expected to be down 4 percent from last year
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
The 2022 California Almond...
FDA Won’t Conduct Broad Sampling of Leafy Greens in the Salinas Valley in 2022
Press Release Provided by Western Growers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not conduct broad sampling of leafy greens grown in...
Winegrape Grower Nourishes Soil to Combat Drought
By John Beck, Reporter & Documentary Filmmaker
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
When Paul Bernier learned to “dry farm” grapes...
