Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Agricultural Leader Bill Tracy

By Valley Ag Voice Staff In Kern County, where agriculture is not just an industry but a way of life, few names carried as much...

Kern County Seeks Proposals for Historic Shafter Cotton Research Station 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice   Kern County is requesting letters of interest for proposed projects or activities at the Shafter Cotton Research Station...

Bakersfield College Celebrates Kern County’s Key Industries at Energy & Ag Night 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Bakersfield College Athletics will celebrate Kern County’s vital industries at Energy & Ag Night on Saturday, Nov. 2....

Rooster’s Honky Tonk Celebrates First Anniversary with a Downtown Block Party 

By Ashlie Whitaker, Guest Contributor, Valley Ag Voice   As the crisp air of fall settles in, Rooster’s Honky Tonk invites the Bakersfield community to celebrate...

Sun World Expands Table Grape Portfolio with Epic Crisp and Applause 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Sun World International’s research and breeding facility in Wasco announced two new table grape brands — Epic Crisp...

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 brought to minimal...
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No Ifs, Ands, or Nuts: Almond Market Shows Strong Demand 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Record-breaking almond shipments over 10 consecutive months have led to a dramatic reduction in carryout, signaling robust demand and market...

Executive Director’s Report

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau This month marks my one-year anniversary with the Kern County Farm Bureau, and it has been...

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 its environmental challenges,...

Central Valley’s Agribusiness Sector Sees Dynamic Changes

By Valley Ag Voice Staff The agriculture industry in the Central Valley has seen tremendous movement in acquisitions and expansions of existing companies in recent...
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Central Valley Farmers Withstand Legislation, Litigation, and Regulatory Pressure

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Two L-words are getting Central Valley agriculture in the weeds — legislation and litigation. Alongside water regulations, pesticide...

The Maddy Institute Champions Agricultural Policy and Leadership in the San Joaquin Valley

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice The Maddy Institute, a nonpartisan public policy organization with a focus on the San Joaquin Valley, has become...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers  

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Spring has been quite busy for the Kern Young Farmers and Ranchers. In April, we started off...
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Grimmway Farm Acquires San Miguel Produce 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Grimmway Farms, a leading global fresh produce company based in Bakersfield, announced its acquisition of Oxnard-based San Miguel Produce, Inc....
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USDA Cuts Data Collections Programs

By Valley Ag Voice Staff The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service hosted a webinar on May 8 to discuss recently discontinued data collection programs and...

Kern County Brings Back Dairy Princess Program 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  The Dairy Princess Program for District 6 — Kern, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties — was revived this...

Oxbo Deepens Roots in Central Valley with Bakersfield Opening

Oxbo's tech solutions aim to mitigate agricultural labor challenges. By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Oxbo, a global farm machinery and equipment company, opened its...

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  Advocacy—  Oxford Dictionary defines an advocate as a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or...

KCFB: Executive Director’s Report

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau  The Kern County Farm Bureau recently celebrated a milestone with our 40th Annual Farm Day in...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Springtime brings the most beautiful weather to Kern County, which is the perfect time for the Young...

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  May is packed with several exciting events for professionals in the agriculture industry.    NETWORKING & CONFERENCES  On May 1-2, the Western Food...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Another election season is upon us, and while I hope your preferred candidates made it through the...
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ASFMRA Conference Unveils Insights into Agricultural Land Values 

SGMA Breakdown of the 2024 Trends in Agricultural Land and Lease Values. By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Agricultural land value continues to be negatively...

Central Valley Subbasins Face Potential State Intervention

Tule Subbasin becomes second groundwater basin recommended for state takeover. By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Groundwater resources continue to dwindle and compliance with SGMA...
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KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  California grows more than half of the nation’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Kern County rivals Tulare and...

Protect the Pollinators: Beehive Health and Central Valley Theft Crisis

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Central Valley almond farmers need bees like a symphony needs musicians — without them, almond production falls silent....