California Enforces Ongoing Fruit Fly Quarantines, Eradication Efforts Prove Successful
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Invasive pests swarmed California agriculture last year as increased rainfall created ideal conditions for tiny...
Regenerative Agriculture Offers Long-Term Solutions for Central Valley
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Agriculture in the Central Valley is a beautiful thing to behold — poetic in its...
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...
Save Foods Pre-harvest Treatment Approved by DPR
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
In March, Save Foods received regulatory approval for its pre-harvest treatment product — FieldProtect— supporting its expansion...
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...
California Citrus Farmers Wrestle with Invasive Pests Amidst Market Optimism
Citrus Showcase 2024 highlights the industry's economic landscape and battle against invasive pests.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the top...
California’s Battle Against Oriental Fruit Fly and Avian Flu Escalates
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s fruit and poultry industries are facing serious production strains due to two distinct, flighted...
Exotic Fruit Fly Triggers California Quarantine
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
With huanglongbing disease carried by Asian citrus psyllids becoming increasingly prominent throughout Southern California, the...
Kern Enters State Agreement for Huanglongbing Detection
California citrus navigates invasive insects, decreased volumes.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Kern County's Agriculture and Measurement Standards Department proposed a cooperative...
Ventura County Orders Citrus Quarantine
Citrus pests decrease production in California.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture ordered a quarantine for...
New Post-harvest Fungicide Anticipates Registration by 2026
First use of cyproconazole for green mold and sour rot in citrus.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A serving of mashed potatoes...
Infected Citrus Pest ‘One Step Closer to Central Valley’
Huanglongbing disease detected in Ventura County.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In response to the California Citrus Disease and Prevention Program's confirmed...
Grant Opportunities for Central Valley Farmers
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture as well as various state and local agencies opened...
Recent California Legislation Addresses Pigs, Water and Farm Bill Priorities
New Regulations for Central Valley Farmers.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
There are three major legislative events occurring in 2023 that could...
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...
New Report Finds 97% of Fruits and Vegetables Sampled in California Meet Pesticide Safety...
By Julie Henderson, Director, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Press release provided by CA Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide...
Natural Disaster Relief for California Farmers
By Melissa A. Nagel, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Food...
CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant...
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm...
CDFA Now Accepting Applications for The Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program (WETA)
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting...
CDFA Releases Manure Recycling And Innovative Products Task Force Report
Press release provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
On March 10th, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)...
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...
DWR Awards $25 Million in LandFlex Grants to Protect Drinking Water Wells
Press Release provided by the Department of Water Resources
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with the California Department of...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee
Press Release provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies...
California Unveils Plan to Sustainably Manage Pests and Eliminate High-risk Pesticides by 2050
Press Release provided by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On January 26th, the state joined leaders from a diverse range of...
CDFA Awards Funding for 2022 CalAgPlate Grant Program
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $247,956...
DWR Launches Public Comment Period for LandFlex Program to Protect Drinking Water Supplies
Press Release by the California Department of Water Resources
In drought-stricken communities, drinking water wells are going dry because groundwater is being...
