Wednesday, December 4, 2024

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  ‘Tis the season for being grateful, remembering what we are thankful for, and blessing...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  In my early 20s, I had the opportunity to live overseas. These experiences impacted...

Kern County Farm Bureau to Hold 19th Annual Spray Safe Event

Bilingual Workshops & Expert Insights on Ag Chemical Safety Press release provided by Kern County Farm Bureau BAKERSFIELD, CA– The Kern County Farm...

OPINION: Food Fraud 

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  When the government grows to the point that its tentacles are in everything, it...

AgTech Investments Regain Momentum with Rising Deal Values 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  AgTech investment appears to be regaining momentum, with deal values increasing for two consecutive quarters,...

Understanding the Navel Orangeworm: A Key Pest in Nut Crops 

By Daniel Palla, Technical Sales Representative, Trécé  The Navel Orangeworm is a significant pest in agricultural systems due to primarily feeding on...

Yurosek & Kuney receive WAKC Awards at 68th Annual Meeting 

Press release provided by Water Association of Kern County  BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Water Association of Kern County proudly presented its Water...

Public Review Begins for Bay-Delta Plan Revisions, Comment Period Ends Soon 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  The State Water Resources Control Board staff released draft updates to the Bay-Delta plan on Nov. 6...

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  In between holiday festivities, ring in the new year with these fun and educational ag events!  ORGANIC GROWER...

Protestants and the Canon 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  A common argument against using Sola Scriptura as a methodology for authority in the...

New Regulations for California Agricultural Employers Take Effect in January 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  As agricultural employers in California prepare for a new set of regulations set to take...

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...

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...

Farm Bill Stalemate with Lawmakers Returning in Lame-Duck Session

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice The 2018 Farm Bill expired, for the first time, over 400 days ago. After a...

California’s Green Regulations Outpace Infrastructure, Leaving Farmers in a Bind 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  California’s regulatory environment often advances ahead of practical solutions, creating significant challenges for those it...
Few delta smelt remain in the wild

The Problem With Misrepresenting Science  

By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics  Delta smelt has cost valley farmers, rural communities, and residents in Southern California significant quantities...

Recent Developments Intensify California’s Groundwater Management Landscape 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Recent activity in California’s groundwater management landscape is marked by critical developments across Central Valley...
winegrape harvest

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  By the time you are reading this, I hope you have all heard the...
tractors harvesting field

KCFB: Product of the Agricultural Industry 

By Erin Pruitt, Intern, Kern County Farm Bureau  As the granddaughter of a migrant farm worker, and a student who grew up...

Getting Back to the Basics: The Importance of Soil Health Post-Harvest 

By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group  Harvest season is coming to a close for many...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Since January, the Kern Young Farmers and Ranchers have donated over 600 pounds of...

Central Valley Dairies Hit by Avian Flu, Experts Offer Prevention Tips 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  The recent outbreak of H5N1— more commonly referred to as the avian or bird flu...
hereford cow in the sunset

COMMENTARY: Magnified Economic Returns  

Economic analysis highlights how much more Hereford and heterosis contribute to the bottom line of commercial cow-calf operations.  By Wes Ishmael, Guest...

Introducing a New Dairy Checkoff Site for Farmers 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Dairy Management Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes the sale of American dairy products, launched a new...

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...

Kern County Museum Welcomes New Addition: The Italian Heritage Farmhouse 

By Mike McCoy, Executive Director, Kern County Museum   For the first time in many years, the Kern County Museum moved a new...