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....
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...
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...
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...