Buyer 9 Leaves Rooms for a Replacement Â
Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice Â
The importance of understanding American food systems has been recognized by the masses over the...
Ag Bills on Newsom’s Desk
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Following the close of legislative sessions on Sept. 14, Governor Gavin Newsom has several pieces of...
Bakersfield College Football Hosts Oil and Ag Night
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Bakersfield College football is hosting leaders in the oil and agriculture industries at their home game...
Kern Farmers Lose Roughly $1 Billion in Crop Revenue
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Kern County farmers saw a 7% reduction in crop revenue in 2022 as a result of...
Small, Post-harvest Community Gathers in VisaliaÂ
Limited post-harvest technologies result in citrus fruit decay.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
After harvest, crops undergo a detailed post-harvest process to...
Water Politics Alter California’s Ag Future
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Since its implementation in 2014, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has monopolized California’s political landscape, propelling...
Exhibitors and Entertainers Prepare for Kern County Fair
By Audrey Hill, Valley Ag Voice
The Kern County Fair is approaching fast! The 12-day event will start on September 20 and...
Farm Bill Likely to Miss Deadline
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
With the Farm Bill set to expire on Sept. 30, the House Committee on Agriculture has...
Ag Solar Investments Ramp Up; Agrivoltaics Supported in Senate
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The increasing influence of renewable energy on the farming industry has entered legislation in the U.S.,...
Holloway’s #BrakeForHarvestCampaign Aimed at Improving Road Safety for Harvest Workers
Social Media campaign warns drivers to use caution while driving through ag regions busy with harvest crews and equipment.
By Brian Milne,...
Harvest Season: Assessing Crop Stress and Soil Health During this Critical Period
Monitoring soil samples now can help growers better prepare for post-harvest activities.
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications,...
Study Recommends Phased Increase of the Mill to Ensure Sufficient Funding for Department of...
The mill, a fee paid by pesticide retailers or manufacturers when a pesticide is first sold in California, has not increased...
COMMENTARY: Legislation May Clear Way for Farmers to Use DronesÂ
By Al Stehly , Rural Health Department, CFB
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
In my San Diego County vineyard one...
Nearly $1 Million In USDA Grants Will Support 3 UCSC-Led Agricultural Technology ProjectsÂ
By Emily Cerf, Engineering Writer and Media Relations Officer
Press release provided by UC Santa Cruz
Three UC Santa Cruz research teams led...
Kern County Fair Exempt From Prop 12
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Ahead of the Kern County Fair, 4-H and other youth programs are preparing livestock for exhibition....
Delayed Harvests and High Input Costs Threaten Small FarmersÂ
Valley agriculture navigates expensive production, colder weather, and low crop prices.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Unusual weather events, higher input costs,...
A Lasting LegacyÂ
In Honor of Agriculture Leader Chuck Kirschenmann.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Charles Kirschenmann, Kern County’s leader in the potato industry,...
Crop Report: Cotton Drops, Grapes Reach Peak Season
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Cold, wet weather leading into April created an unsuitable environment for Pima cotton farmers in the...
Grant Opportunities for Central Valley Farmers Â
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture as well as various state and local agencies opened...
House Members Oppose EATS Act in Farm BillÂ
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
More than 150 Congress Members spoke in opposition to the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act on...
Hurricane Hilary May Disrupt Agriculture, Overburden ReservoirsÂ
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Hurricane Hilary is expected to hit Southern California this weekend, bringing significant impacts to the Southwestern...
Largest Table Grape Breeder Enters Raisin Market
IFG utilizes Dried on Vine processes to reduce labor costs.Â
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The largest table grape breeder, International Fruit...
California Cropland Value Up 3%Â
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California cropland is valued at $15,880 per acre, and farm real estate is marked at $12,400...
Kern County Teachers Take Ag to ClassÂ
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The main lesson Kern County teachers learned at the 2023 Teacher’s Ag Seminar was that the...
Mexico’s Ban on Genetically Modified CornÂ
Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
In late 2020, Mexico initiated a ban on genetically modified (GM) corn and made plans...
A Citrus Threat is Contained in State, But Caution UrgedÂ
By Lisa McEwen, Freelance Writer
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
The gravest threat to America’s citrus industry—huanglongbing, also known...
