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...
Tulare Citrus Farmers Battle Mud, Debris
By Lisa McEwen, Reporter, Tulare County
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Growers in Tulare County normally would be enjoying...
Despite More Water, Most Field Crop Plantings to Drop
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Having more water this year has not...
USDA Answers Usca Petition; Proposes To Close “Product of The U.S.A.” Loophole
Press release provided by the US Cattlemen’s Association
On March 6th the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a proposed rulemaking to...
Organic Dairy Woes Show System ‘Vulnerabilities’
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
With their pastures starting to grow and new...
Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants to California Dairy Producers, Processors
Submissions for Second Round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Funding Due February 28, 2023
Press release provided by California Dairy Innovation Center
California...
USDA Forecasts US Corn Down and Soybean Production up From 2021
Press Release Provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Crop Production report issued August 12th by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)...
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with California
Press Release Provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture
In July, during a visit to the Yolo County Food Bank in Woodland, Calif.,...
USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Press Release Provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture
On August 5th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and...
NGFA Supports Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Introduced in the House
Source: National Grain and Feed Association
On August 2nd, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended House Transportation and Infrastructure Railroads,...
Improved Wheat Market Has Farmers Eyeing Fall Planting
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
After years of languishing prices, the mercurial rise...
Senate Ag Committee Passes Cattle Legislation in Nearly Unanimous Vote
Press Release Provided by US Cattleman’s Association
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry considered S. 3870, the...
‘Steady’ Melon Crop Is Ready for Summer
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau
As this week’s Independence Day holiday approached, watermelon farmers...
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...
Statement on End of First of Two Beef Checkoff Cases
Press Release Provided by R-CALF USA
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court denied R-CALF USA’s petition requesting an appeal of the...
Okihi Preserve Awarded $27,000 Revitalization Grant From USDA-NRCS
By Melissa A. Nagel, Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
The local White Wolf Wellness Foundation (WWWF) received a $27,000 grant from the United...
Water Shortage Limits More Cotton Acres as Price Surges
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Considering the red-hot price of cotton these days,...
Lack of Water Means Smaller Tomato Crop
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
David Richter has a good tomato crop going...
USDA Food Plan Is Pledging a ‘Better Deal’ for Farmers
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
U.S. Department of Agriculture...
NASS Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop
Harvest 2022 expected to be down 4 percent from last year
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
The 2022 California Almond...
Ukraine Invasion Blurs Outlook for Sunflower Seeds
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
As California farmers prepare to plant this year’s...
Farmers Key to Renewable Energy Future
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
California is progressing toward...
Regenerative Farming Brings Animals Into Orchards
By Lisa McEwen, Reporter
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Benina Montes returned to the family farming operation after graduating from...
Hard Freeze Devastates Valley Tree Crops
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Tim Taylor walked one of his almond orchards...
OPINION: Beef Packers and Allies Urge Congress to Do Nothing in Face of Broken...
Op-ed By Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA
Press Release Provided by R-CALF USA
Large beef packers and their allies are fighting to hold...
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
Press Release Provided by California Department of Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for...
