As Organic Sector Thrives, Research Seeks to Catch Up
By Bob Johnson, Reporter, Monterey County
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
California leads the nation in organic agricultural production,...
National Fallout of California’s Ag Regulations
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the global agricultural leader with over 400 commodities, California has a major influence over...
KCFB: President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
As the new year begins, we look at the new regulations and laws that...
KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers
By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers & Ranchers
Whether you realize it or not, you are impacting the next generation. For better...
Healthy reservoir levels offset scant snowpack depths
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Unlike early 2023, when nonstop atmospheric river...
Demand grows for organic produce, despite inflation
By Bob Johnson, Reporter, Monterey County
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
The prospects for organic produce remain strong in...
KCFB: Executive Director’s Report
By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
As we enter the new year, the agricultural landscape in Kern County...
Johansson urges support to sustain farms
By Peter Hecht, Chief Editor of Publications, California Farm Bureau Federation
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
California Farm Bureau...
Commentary: New mandates on transportation take effect in 2024
By Katie Little, Senior Policy Advocate, California Farm Bureau
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
California farmers and ranchers are...
CA Farm Bureau Recognizes Local Ag Leaders
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The California Farm Bureau boasted a series of recognitions to local agricultural industry leaders spanning Kern...
Ag Policies Taking Effect This Year
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the new year approaches, several finalized actions determined by Governor Gavin Newsom will...
Floodwaters on farms help boost aquifers
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
The historically wet winter early this year...
Sites Reservoir on fast track for final legal green light
By Caleb Hampton, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
After decades of discussions and delays, a...
Commentary: A flood of specialty-crop imports hurts U.S. farmers
By Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
There is a quiet battle being...
Governor Newsom Signs Multiple Ag Bills
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills in October, finalizing several key pieces of agricultural legislation. The...
End of Legislative Session Brings Changes for Farmers
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
By Caleb Hampton, Assitant Editor, Ag Alert
A number of new state laws are...
Farmers, Tribes Weigh in on River Flows for Salmon
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Farmers, ranchers, tribal members and others who...
California Water Rights: SB 389 Signed, 2 Bills Stall
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Increasing state interest in water rights claims resulted in three proposed bills meant to change the...
Commentary: Precision Agriculture Tech Needs Broadband Access
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
By Bernt Nelson, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
Farming is truly a special walk...
Almond, Walnut Exports to Benefit as India Lifts Tariffs
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
India has formally removed retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products that made...
New ‘Waters of The U.S.’ Rule Still Problematic For Farmers
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation.
After the U.S. Supreme Court set boundaries...
State Flows Plan Advances In, Out of Court
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Central Valley water districts subject to a...
Backlog At Harvest May Affect Tomato Crop
By Christine Souza Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
As California growers harvest this season’s processing...
COMMENTARY: Legislation May Clear Way for Farmers to Use Drones
By Al Stehly , Rural Health Department, CFB
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
In my San Diego County vineyard one...
Assembly Speaker Salutes Farming Legacy
By Caleb Hampton, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
For the first time in a generation,...
Commentary: Farm Bureau: Protect more Crops in 2023 Farm Bill
By Matthew Viohl, Director of Federal Policy at the California Farm Bureau
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
With summer...