California Legislators Spin Words to Drive Ag Policy
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s agriculture industry is no stranger to regulatory challenges, with the latest wave of proposed...
Agricultural Leaders Defend Pesticide Practices Amid Calls for Exact Location Notifications
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Several farmworkers and environmental activists gathered at the Shafter Youth Center on Tuesday to demand...
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...
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...
Placing Central Valley’s Dairy Industry and Wetlands in Focus
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Wetlands are the Earth’s largest natural source of methane — a potent greenhouse gas roughly...
Legislators Advance Agricultural Bills
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Legislators in California introduced 2,124 bills in Feb. — 1,505 in the Assembly and 619...
The Importance of Blogs You May Never Read – Speaking Truth to Power
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
When a private company fails to function efficiently and fails to provide a good or...
AB 2528: Implications for California’s Prime Agricultural Land
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The cancellation of Williamson Act contracts is being contemplated by California legislators through Assembly Bill 2528. If...
Bureau of Reclamation Updates Water Allotments, Class 2 Friant Division Still at Zero
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation updated its initial 2024 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project contractors...
Dairy farmers look for new methane emission solutions
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
With a construction boom of methane digester...
Almond Board of California President Reflects on First 100 Days, Unveils Strategies for Industry...
Suspended UK tariffs reflect $4 million in relief to U.S. almond importers.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On April 9, Clarice...
New Study Suggests Dairy Digesters Aren’t Cost Effective — Who’s Milking It?
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Amidst the dissonant voices debating the future of California’s dairy industry, one narrative remains steadfast...
National Academies Re-engages in Delta Science Issues
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
The operators of the State and Federal water projects are in a very difficult position....
Newsom’s ‘Salmon Strategy’ Prioritizes Fish Runs
Dam removals are underway in California.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom released California’s first strategy to restore the...
Ag Groups Take on CA Climate Regulations
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Agriculture and business groups are suing California over two climate disclosure laws signed by Gov....
The Involuntary Agreement
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Many of California’s native fish species are in serious trouble. They face significant population decline,...
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...
SoCal Edison Hires Goats to Prevent Wildfires
The utility company will clear 15 acres of brush from surrounding powerlines.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Over 400 goats from Chasin...
The Need to Challenge Bad Environmental Regulations
Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Regulations have become increasingly intrusive in farming, increasing reporting requirements and costs. They also affect water...
New Scientific Research Reveals Agriculture’s Actual Water Usage
The environmental sector receives highest fluctuation of state water.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
New scientific research from the California Bountiful Foundation...
Air District Provides Incentives to Valley Ag Community for Cleaner Equipment
Submitted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Air quality challenges in the San Joaquin Valley are unmatched by any...
