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