Monday, December 2, 2024

The Needed Reformation 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in...

Defense Part One:  Identity 

Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  This will be the first of several articles dedicated to providing a reasonable defense for...

The Protestant Problem 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Over several years, Trent Horn and others have listed several problems they believe should...

OPINION: Battling the Elements

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice When it comes to raising livestock in the United States, almost every region has...

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...

Connected by the Church Body   

Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Imagine yourself in the church of Ephesus caught up in all manners of debate regarding...

OPINION: The Inequitable Impact of California Pork Rules

By Ruben Guerra, President, Latin Business Association California consumers are facing the impact of higher prices on a popular protein source —...

Progressive by Tradition 

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  In a historically patriarchal society, agriculture has several women in leadership at the ground...

An Unlikely Example 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  The disciples' response is one of the most fascinating parts of the Easter message....
cattle

The Cattleman’s Corner: Social Engineering Through the Lens of Sustainability 

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  The word “sustainability” has been co-opted to mean something different than its literal definition,...

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Christ? 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Imagine the excitement of the disciples fresh off returning from a journey in which...

OPINIONS: Cash Cow

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Every business owner, regardless of industry, dreams of a more passive income, cash flow...
Kevin McCarthy

Political Commentary: Farewell to a Leader in Central Valley Agriculture  

By Valley Ag Voice Editorial Staff  With the loss of representation from Central Valley native and agricultural advocate Kevin McCarthy, California faces...

OPINION: Progress?

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice I was recently at a meeting where a panel of genetic lab vendors were...

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...

OPINION: Apex Predator

Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice Recently, at our County Cattlemen’s meeting, we heard from California Department of Fish and Wildlife...

OPINION: Balancing Industry Strength and Individual Producer Vitality

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice It is important that we recognize that the strength of an industry is vital...

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...

Commentary: Ranchers Blindsided By ‘Conservation Lease’ Scheme

Originally published in July 2023 print edition. Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation By Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm...

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...
flooded vineyards

COMMENTARY: How Managing Flood Flows Can Help Rescue Aquifers

By Thomas Harter, Mallika Nocco, Isaya Kisekka, and Helen Dahlke Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation As a changing climate...