Friday, October 11, 2024

Two in a Row: April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack for Second Straight...

After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to future...

As Organic Sector Thrives, Research Seeks to Catch Up 

By Bob Johnson, Reporter, Monterey County   Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation  California leads the nation in organic agricultural production,...
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KCFB: President’s Message

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau As the new year begins, we look at the new regulations and laws that...

Johansson urges support to sustain farms 

By Peter Hecht, Chief Editor of Publications, California Farm Bureau Federation  Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation  California Farm Bureau...

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...

Sites Reservoir on fast track for final legal green light 

By Caleb Hampton, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert   Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation   After decades of discussions and delays, a...
California Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Newsom Signs Multiple Ag Bills

Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Governor Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills in October, finalizing several key pieces of agricultural legislation. The...

New ‘Waters of The U.S.’ Rule Still Problematic For Farmers

By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert  Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation.  After the U.S. Supreme Court set boundaries...

State Flows Plan Advances In, Out of Court 

By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert  Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation Central Valley water districts subject to a...
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ACWA Spring Conference Takeaways

By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) held its spring conference in Monterey May 9-11....
California High-Speed Rail

Hot Mess Express is Theme of Latest High-Speed Rail Report

California Senate Republicans Double Down on Calls to End Failed Project amidst Price Increases, Building Delays, Broken Promises SACRAMENTO – Today, the...
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State Egg Supplies Limited by Avian Flu, Cage-Free Rule

By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor Ag Alert Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation Even with eggs in short supply nationwide...
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KCFB: President’s Message: Welcome to 2023! Hope that you and your families had a...

By Patty Poire, President, Kern County Farm Bureau I was going to start by saying Happy New Year to 2023 but I...
California wildfire

The Cattleman’s Corner: OPINION: Misdiagnosis

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice Misdiagnosis is something we generally think of when referring to the medical field, but...

COMMENTARY: These Four Projects Can Solve Water Crisis, Protect Farms

By Edward Ring, Senior Fellow, California Policy Center Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation Despite seasonal rainfall at normal levels so...

DPR Mill Fee Design Concepts Released for Feedback

Press Release by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation On December 2nd, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released a Mill...
Lake Oroville

Newsom Advisor Warns of Climate Threats to Farming

Christine Souza Assistant Editor, Ag Alert By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation California is preparing for...
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New State Report Finds Vast Majority of Fruits and Vegetables Sampled in CA Meet...

Press Release Provided Department of Pesticide Regulation The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a 2020 report finding that the...
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DPR Announces Public Workshops on Development of Statewide Pesticide Application Notification System

Press Release Provided Department of Pesticide Regulation The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold three public workshops on Nov. 7,...

Newsom Approves Bill and Pushes Environmental Responsibility to Plastic Producers

By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice It is not a mystery that packaging and foodware quality directly impacts the freshness...
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California Farm Bureau Reacts to Court Ruling on Water Rights

Press Release Provided by California Farm Bureau Federation    A new web-based tool developed by the Department of California’s Sixth Appellate District...

San Joaquin Valley Farm and Food Project Awarded $16 Million in Federal Funds

Press Release Provided by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Local food marketing, business and market support for small-scale farmers and food producers,...
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CDFA Announces Funding for 2022 CalAgPlate Grant Program

Press Release provided by California Dept. of Food and Agriculture The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for...
California Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Newsom Signs CCA-Sponsored Bills

Press Release Provided by California Cattlemen’s Association August 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he had signed two CCA-sponsored bills, Assembly Bill...
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NASS Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop for 2022

Objective Forecast predicts harvest 2022 will be down 11 percent from last year. Press Release Provided by the Almond Board of California The...
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DPR Opens $4.65 Million Grant Application Process to Fund Innovative Solutions Supporting a Transition...

Press Release Provided by Department of Pesticide Regulation The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today opened the application period for the...