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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Valadao Discusses Reelection Campaign in Wasco Almond Orchard
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses David Valadao for Congress.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On Oct. 22, Congressman David Valadao held...
Newsom Signs Key Agricultural Bills, Brings New Regulations for Central Valley Farmers
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom finalized decisions on key agricultural bills on Sept. 30, bringing a fresh...
Central Valley Reps Host Field Hearing on Water Management
Local Farmers Challenge Authority of Unelected Bureaucrats.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
While the affairs of California’s governance should not hinder...
Newsom Administration Responsive on Water Issues
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Last month, a front-page story on Valley Ag Voice drew attention to the lack of...
Fruit Fly Outbreak Nearly Resolved as Avian Influenza Hits Dairies
County fairs limit FFA/4H dairy cattle exhibits as a precaution.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and...
Commentary: Two Farm Labor Bills Should Worry Farm Employers
By Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy, California Farm Bureau
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federated
The California Legislature’s 2024...
Newsom Weighs Legislation as Central Valley Agriculture Awaits Key Decisions
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to veto or sign into law hundreds of...
Central Valley Farms Lead the Way in Water-Saving Irrigation
With a Conservation Innovation Grant, dairy effluent technology expands to almonds.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In 2014, mounting concerns around...
SGMA’s Groundwater Costs Could Slash Fruit and Nut Production, Study Finds
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Groundwater makes up roughly a third of California’s freshwater supply used for irrigation — a...
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...
California Ag Leaders Convene to Address the State of the Industry
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The state of the agriculture industry in California was discussed at length at the California...
35 Years of the California Farm Water Coalition
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics and Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition
Urban residents often lack a good understanding of where...
EPA Unveils Draft Insecticide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its draft Insecticide Strategy on July 25 with the...
Senate, House at Odds Over Farm Bill as September 30 Deadline Nears
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The long-awaited Farm Bill — an omnibus, multi-year law that governs an array of agricultural...
Kern GSAs Defend New Groundwater Plan, State Water Board Staff Recommend Probation
Residents and stakeholders urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated...
Bakersfield Hosts State Water Board on Kern Groundwater Issues
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
This week, Bakersfield will host the State Water Resources Control Board in two separate events...
Experts Discuss Resource Management and Biological Opinions at Pistachio Industry Insights Day
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the first-ever Pistachio Industry Insights Day hosted by the American Pistachio Growers in July,...
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...
