Public Review Begins for Bay-Delta Plan Revisions, Comment Period Ends Soon
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The State Water Resources Control Board staff released draft updates to the Bay-Delta plan on Nov. 6...
Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
In between holiday festivities, ring in the new year with these fun and educational ag events!
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California’s Green Regulations Outpace Infrastructure, Leaving Farmers in a Bind
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s regulatory environment often advances ahead of practical solutions, creating significant challenges for those it...
The Problem With Misrepresenting Science
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Delta smelt has cost valley farmers, rural communities, and residents in Southern California significant quantities...
Recent Developments Intensify California’s Groundwater Management Landscape
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Recent activity in California’s groundwater management landscape is marked by critical developments across Central Valley...
Getting Back to the Basics: The Importance of Soil Health Post-Harvest
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Harvest season is coming to a close for many...
Valadao Discusses Reelection Campaign in Wasco Almond Orchard
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses David Valadao for Congress.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On Oct. 22, Congressman David Valadao held...
Central Valley Reps Host Field Hearing on Water Management
Local Farmers Challenge Authority of Unelected Bureaucrats.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
While the affairs of California’s governance should not hinder...
President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
For a few years now, my family has enjoyed going to the Ronald Reagan...
Fruit Fly Outbreak Nearly Resolved as Avian Influenza Hits Dairies
County fairs limit FFA/4H dairy cattle exhibits as a precaution.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and...
Kern County Reclaims Agricultural Crown with $8.6 Billion Crop Value
2023 Kern County crop report reveals 12% increase over prior crop year.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In a significant rebound...
Central Valley Farms Lead the Way in Water-Saving Irrigation
With a Conservation Innovation Grant, dairy effluent technology expands to almonds.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In 2014, mounting concerns around...
SGMA’s Groundwater Costs Could Slash Fruit and Nut Production, Study Finds
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Groundwater makes up roughly a third of California’s freshwater supply used for irrigation — a...
Common Sense Still Missing in Delta Water Management
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Water management in California is often perplexing. Earlier this year, state and federal pumps were...
California Ag Leaders Convene to Address the State of the Industry
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The state of the agriculture industry in California was discussed at length at the California...
35 Years of the California Farm Water Coalition
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics and Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition
Urban residents often lack a good understanding of where...
EPA Unveils Draft Insecticide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its draft Insecticide Strategy on July 25 with the...
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...
Kern GSAs Defend New Groundwater Plan, State Water Board Staff Recommend Probation
Residents and stakeholders urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated...
Bakersfield Hosts State Water Board on Kern Groundwater Issues
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
This week, Bakersfield will host the State Water Resources Control Board in two separate events...
Go Nuts: Celebrate Pistachio Week in the Central Valley
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
As pistachio harvest begins, American Pistachio Growers partnered with locally-owned restaurants in the Central Valley to celebrate...
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....
Bloom Fresh Inaugurates $14M Fruit-Breeding Campus in McFarland, CA
Global fruit breeder strengthens collaboration with California growers at new 150-acre site.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Bloom Fresh International —...
KCFB: President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
What is the cost of advocacy? How much are you willing to pay to...
KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers
By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers
Have you heard the statement that “farmers are the original environmentalists”? Sounds like a...
Cal-Organic Farms Attends Organic Produce Summit
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Cal-Organic Farms, a prominent organic producer of fresh vegetables, participated in the Organic Produce Summit on July...
