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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...