KCFB: Product of the Agricultural Industry
By Erin Pruitt, Intern, Kern County Farm Bureau
As the granddaughter of a migrant farm worker, and a student who grew up...
Oxbo Partners with Fresno State for Pistachio Harvest
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Oxbo, a leader in specialty harvesting and controlled application equipment, announced its partnership with the Jordan College...
Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and More Await in the Central Valley
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
As Halloween approaches, it's time to start planning for haunted hayrides, pumpkin carving, and other festive celebrations....
Sun World Expands Table Grape Portfolio with Epic Crisp and Applause
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Sun World International’s research and breeding facility in Wasco announced two new table grape brands...
Holloway Reminds Drivers to Brake for Harvest
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Holloway Agriculture is promoting the #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement...
Fresno County Ag Production Reached $8.59 Billion in 2023
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Fresno County's 2023 agricultural production value rose by 6.1% compared to its 2022 crop report....
Experts Discuss Resource Management and Biological Opinions at Pistachio Industry Insights Day
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the first-ever Pistachio Industry Insights Day hosted by the American Pistachio Growers in July,...
Cargill to Lay Off 178 Workers Ahead of Fresno Meat Plant Sale
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Cargill is set to lay off 178 workers from its meat processing plant in Fresno, California, ahead...
Sun World International Unveils the Future of Fruit in Wasco
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Nestled in the heart of Wasco, California, Sun World International's research facility buzzes with activity year-round, dedicated...
California DPR to Host Public Hearing in Kern on New Pesticide Notification System
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On July 23 the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will hold a public hearing in...
Central Valley’s Agribusiness Sector Sees Dynamic Changes
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The agriculture industry in the Central Valley has seen tremendous movement in acquisitions and expansions of existing...
CARB Approves $27 Billion Regulation to Phase Out Gas Forklifts by 2043
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On June 27, the California Air Resources Board adopted the proposed regulation on zero-emission forklifts,...
The Maddy Institute Champions Agricultural Policy and Leadership in the San Joaquin Valley
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The Maddy Institute, a nonpartisan public policy organization with a focus on the San Joaquin...
Cal.net and Emergent Connext Launch IoT Solution for AgTech
The Internet of Things promises water savings.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Water conservation in the valley is receiving a high-tech...
OPINION: Di$tractions
By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
I recently received a call from a bull customer. I always appreciate getting calls...
Grimmway Farm Acquires San Miguel Produce
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Grimmway Farms, a leading global fresh produce company based in Bakersfield, announced its acquisition of Oxnard-based San...
16 States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Trucks Regulation
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the state’s entrance into a lawsuit against Robert Bonta, Attorney General...
CCGGA Annual Meeting Unpacks Regulatory Challenges for Cotton Industry
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association hosted its annual meeting on May 14 at...
Second-Largest Almond Harvest Predicted for 2024, USDA Adjusts Federal Marketing Order
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California almonds are estimated to come in at 3 billion pounds this year according to...
Bolthouse Farms Splits into Two Companies
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On May 6, Butterfly Equity — a private, Beverly Hills-based firm specializing in the food...
Legislators Advance Agricultural Bills
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Legislators in California introduced 2,124 bills in Feb. — 1,505 in the Assembly and 619...
Oxbo Deepens Roots in Central Valley with Bakersfield Opening
Oxbo's tech solutions aim to mitigate agricultural labor challenges.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Oxbo, a global farm machinery and equipment...
Cotton Acreage to Surge in California Amid Favorable Conditions
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s cotton industry expects significant expansion in 2024 as a result of two consecutive, good...
Save Foods Pre-harvest Treatment Approved by DPR
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
In March, Save Foods received regulatory approval for its pre-harvest treatment product — FieldProtect— supporting its expansion...
Ag Leaders Seek Alternative Markets Amidst Rising Trade Deficit
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The U.S. trade deficit rose again in February following predictions of a $30 billion agricultural...
Almond Board of California President Reflects on First 100 Days, Unveils Strategies for Industry...
Suspended UK tariffs reflect $4 million in relief to U.S. almond importers.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On April 9, Clarice...
