Farmers Take Action in Washington
Originally published in July 2023 print edition.
Press Release Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation
More than 150 farmers and ranchers from...
State Democrats Market Food Stamps as Farm Bill Priority
California Delegation recommends specialty crop funding; emphasizes conservation.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Democratic Congressman Jim Costa led the California Democratic...
Genetically Altered Produce Just Hit the Market
Pairwise hosted a webinar to discuss the future of gene-editing in agriculture.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In May, the first gene-edited...
COMMENTARY: Ag Vision Seeks to Secure State’s Agricultural Future
By Karen Ross Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Reprinted with permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
It’s no secret that times...
Getting Serious About Climate Solutions
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Californians were invited to discuss the state’s climate-driven future in agriculture on March 30th...
Commentary: Sustaining Food Production Is Key To Pesticide Policy
By Scott Dahlman, State Director of Government Affairs for Crop Life America
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
On Jan....
CDFA Awards $12.25 Million For The Pollinator Habitat Program
Press Release provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) has selected 10...
California Primed to Lose 30% of Its Food Safety Net Food Banks Gear Up...
Press Release provided by California Association of Food Banks
Oakland, Calif., March 01, 2023 – Today, the California Association of Food Banks...
Why Are Eggs So Expensive?
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
A few days ago, I walked into Trader Joe’s and was met with a...
Holloway, Laurel Ag & Water to Host Grower Appreciation Happy Hour on February 15th...
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications The Holloway Group
February is here, which means bloom is right around...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Shell Egg Advisory Board
Press Release by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety...
What “They” Don’t Know Can Hurt You
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resources Economics
“Life is full of uncertainties. Your food supply should not be one of them.” That...
Grimmway Farms Welcomes John Liu as Vice President of Food Safety
Press Release Provided by Grimmway Farms
Grimmway Farms announced in October that John Liu has been named Vice President of Food Safety....
WAPA Welcomes Edward Holquin to the WAPA Team
Press Release Provided by Western Agricultural Processors Association
The Association would like to welcome Edward Holquin to the WAPA Team! Edward is...
KCFB: President’s Message
By Patty Poire, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
As the United States of America is nearing its 250 years in existence (a...
Fresno Lays Claim to Title of California Garlic Capital
By Dennis Pollock, Reporter
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
If you open your car window just a tad as you...
CDFA Accepting Applications for 2022 CA Farm to School Grant Program
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to...
Is California’s Water Strategy Wrong?
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Talk to folks in the biggest cities in California, and the answer to the California’s...
Orchard Recycling, Water Issues Among Topics Discussed at World Ag Expo Seminars
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
The World Ag Expo returned to Tulare, Calif., on...
‘Narrow’ Ruling On Pork Law Does Not Apply To Producers
By Ching Lee Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Legal challenges by grocers, restaurants and retailers...
2021-22 CA Navel and Mandarin Forecast Down from Initial Estimates
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
The California Citrus Mutual Marketing Committee (Committee) estimates that the total Navel orange crop for...
Western Growers Awarded $750,000 CDFA Grant to Develop Next-Gen Ag Workers Curriculum
Press Release Provided by Western Growers
Western Growers received a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s 2021 Specialty...
Morning Star Ministry Hosted Their 6th Annual Pheasant Hunt
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
It was a brisk and cool December morning when Morning Star Fresh Food Ministries hosted their Annual...
KCFB Executive Director’s Report
A New Year & What’s Ahead
By Romeo Agbalog, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
With 2021 now behind us, we look forward...
NGFA, NAMA Announce Food Safety Initiative with Railinc
Press Release Provided by National Grain and Feed Association
The National Grain and Feed Association and the North American Millers’ Association announced...
CDFA Accepting Applications for Two Pesticide Grant Programs
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting...
