Newsom Approves Bill and Pushes Environmental Responsibility to Plastic Producers
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
It is not a mystery that packaging and foodware quality directly impacts the freshness...
How to Become a Crop Duster
By Jon Slikker, Jr., Aerial Applicator, Vince Dusters
Crop Duster—today we love to be called a Crop Duster. When you go into...
AirBurners Clean Burn Technology Brings Value to Valley Ag Producers
By Geoffrey Taylor, MA
As Valley agricultural producers struggle to find meaningful solutions to vegetative waste disposal through burning, finding new and...
Sale of Table Olive Processor Signals Industry Transition
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
The acquisition of Bell-Carter Foods by a Spanish...
WAPA Welcomes Edward Holquin to the WAPA Team
Press Release Provided by Western Agricultural Processors Association
The Association would like to welcome Edward Holquin to the WAPA Team! Edward is...
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
The new Board of Directors of the Almond Board of California (ABC) took their seats on August 4th with four voting...
Association Calls on the Need for the California Clean Biomass Collaborative
Press Release Provided by Western Agricultural Processors Association
On September 15th, Association President/CEO Roger Isom testified before the Governing Board of the...
Robots to Conquer Fresno Fields at FIRA USA in October 2022
Press Release Provided by Western Growers
The beginnings of a robotics revolution in the agricultural world will take place in California on...
Innovation Contest and Seminar Applications Open for 2023
Press Release Provided by International Agri-Center®
Innovation and education are hallmarks of World Ag Expo®. Exhibitors and ag experts can now apply...
A Changing Market Gets a More Durable Cantaloupe
By Vicky Boyd, Reporter
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Faced with pressure from grocery retailers and increasing labor costs, the...
USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Press Release Provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture
On August 5th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and...
Registration and Call for Posters Underway for 30th Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
Registration is now open for the 30th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by...
CA Association of Winegrape Growers Announces Natalie Collins as Interim President
Press Release by CA Association of Winegrape Growers
On July 27th, California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Chairman Tom Slater announced the...
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...
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,...
Hon Hai (Foxconn) and Monarch Tractor to Build Next-generation AgTech Equipment
Press Release Provided by Monarch Tractor
Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”)(TWSE:2317) today announced the signing of a contract manufacturing agreement (CMA) with...
Western Growers Praises Governor Newsom’s Bold Water Supply Strategy for California
Press Release Provided by Western Growers
In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Water Supply Strategy that was announced on August 11th, Western...
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...
OPINION: Cattleman’s Corner: Catalytic Converter Policy: Today’s California in a Single Example
By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
My sister recently had her catalytic converter stolen, adding her to the ranks of...
Worries of Milk Price Drop Weigh on Dairy Farmers
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
With milk prices reaching record-high levels this year,...
‘Steady’ Melon Crop Is Ready for Summer
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau
As this week’s Independence Day holiday approached, watermelon farmers...
Rain Bird Agriculture Launches S5 Smart Spacing for Pressure Compensating Heavywall Dripline
The custom dripline product saves water, energy and labor
Press Release Provided by Rain Bird Agriculture
Rain Bird Agriculture, a leading manufacturer and...
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...
