By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Dairy Management Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes the sale of American dairy products, launched a new Dairy Checkoff website to effectively communicate the impact of the dairy checkoff for farmers and importers.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Dairy Checkoff Program, otherwise known as the National Dairy Promotion and Research Program, is a...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Bakersfield College Athletics will celebrate Kern County’s vital industries at Energy & Ag Night on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event builds on the traditional Oil & Ag Night football game by expanding to include all energy sectors, highlighting the role these industries play in the local economy.
According to Matt Riley, managing and...
By Mike McCoy, Executive Director, Kern County Museum
For the first time in many years, the Kern County Museum moved a new building onto its 16-acre property. An 800 square foot house built by John Bugni in 1940 in Pumpkin Center, was moved into Pioneer Village a year ago September. Thanks to Rick Ellison of Dinuba House Movers and Juarez...
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Do Protestants have an infallible list of doctrines that one must agree on to be saved? If not, does this mean one shouldn’t be Protestant? Popular Catholic apologist, Trent Horn posited, “And so my thesis in the video was Protestants do not agree on the essentials of the Christian faith, or Protestants...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, staying informed and proactive is essential for success. This November, three important events are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in food safety and pest management.
From hands-on workshops to expert-led webinars and an expansive expo, these opportunities will equip you with the latest insights and strategies to...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses David Valadao for Congress.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On Oct. 22, Congressman David Valadao held a press conference at an almond orchard in Wasco to discuss his reelection campaign for the 22nd District. Jenny Holtermann, President of the Kern County Farm Bureau, hosted the conference at her fourth-generation almond farm.
During the press conference,...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom finalized decisions on key agricultural bills on Sept. 30, bringing a fresh wave of regulation to Central Valley farmers. Newsom signed 1,017 bills and vetoed 189. Of these bills, several with a direct impact on California agriculture were considered and many were signed by the governor.
WISHY-WASHY ON WATER
Newsom signed Assembly...
Local Farmers Challenge Authority of Unelected Bureaucrats.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
While the affairs of California’s governance should not hinder the work of those feeding the nation, the Central Valley’s agriculture sector finds itself increasingly entangled in politics — with both elected officials and unelected regulators holding substantial influence over the industry.
Regulators not subject to direct electoral accountability,...
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Last month, a front-page story on Valley Ag Voice drew attention to the lack of common sense when managing Central Valley water supplies flowing into the Delta. That article concluded with the following paragraph: “Reasonable efforts should be made to recover endangered species. Those efforts should be informed by the best available scientific...
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
For a few years now, my family has enjoyed going to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Thousand Oaks. At least once a year, or when there is a new exhibit, we enjoy strolling through the library and museum. We seem to always notice something new or find a previously unnoticed plaque...
By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
As I prepare to take maternity leave until the new year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated members and partners in the Kern County agricultural community. Working with you to advance the mission of the Kern County Farm Bureau has been incredibly rewarding, and I am confident...
By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers
The Young Farmers and Ranchers group had the pleasure of touring the Pandol Cold Storage in early August. You might recognize the Pandol brand if you shop in grocery stores like Costco, Sam’s Club, Sprouts, or Albertsons. Their signature grape varieties, such as Sugar Crunch and Sweet Celebration, are recognized all over...
By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
A human’s survival instinct is a powerful force — that survival instinct causes us to be acutely aware of threats and potential threats. However, the downside of this powerful instinct is that it makes us susceptible to overreacting to false threats. Almost as powerful as the survival instinct is human nature’s desire...
County fairs limit FFA/4H dairy cattle exhibits as a precaution.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s eradication efforts on the 2023 invasive fruit fly outbreak have proven effective as CDFA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared California free of the invasive species at the end of August.
The eradicated invasive fruit fly...
By Ashlie Whitaker, Guest Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
As the crisp air of fall settles in, Rooster’s Honky Tonk invites the Bakersfield community to celebrate its one-year anniversary with its Cluckin’ Block Party. This lively downtown event is set to honor a year of success at the modern honky tonk that pays tribute to the iconic Bakersfield sound.
The festivities begin...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Oxbo, a leader in specialty harvesting and controlled application equipment, announced its partnership with the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. As the official pistachio equipment partner, Oxbo will support Fresno State’s pistachio harvest for the 2024 season.
Fresno State’s 1,000-acre farm includes 97 acres of pistachio orchards, with 25 acres ready...
By Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy, California Farm Bureau
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federated
The California Legislature’s 2024 session yielded a small number of bills that stand to exacerbate the legal and regulatory challenges faced by California farm employers.
Senate Bill 399, by state Sen. Aisha Wahab, D-Hayward, is California’s version of legislation Big Labor has been...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
As Halloween approaches, it's time to start planning for haunted hayrides, pumpkin carving, and other festive celebrations. But while preparing for the season's excitement, consider supporting local agriculture in the Central Valley.
PUMPKIN PICKIN’
Pumpkin patches are quintessential reminders that the holidays are near, and the Central Valley has plenty of options to choose from.
Whether you’re in...
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
“And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Now that fall is finally here, the real fun can begin! Whether you’re interested in supporting Kern County’s agricultural bounty or can’t get enough county fairs, this October promises to be full of excitement.
BOUNTIFUL FUN
The Kern County Farm Bureau’s 2024 Bounty of Kern County event will commence on Oct. 5 at the Kern County Fairgrounds....
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Sun World International’s research and breeding facility in Wasco announced two new table grape brands — Epic Crisp and Applause — to round out the breeding company’s table grape portfolio.
“These two brands will basically complete our grape portfolio of brands. We’re not planning to launch any other brands in the future at this...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The Future Farmers of America and 4-H students kicked off the first day of the Kern County Fair Junior Livestock Auction on Sept. 26, showcasing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Gathered together in the Livestock Pavilion, the voices of FFA members rang out in unison to declare the purpose of the event.
"To...
2023 Kern County crop report reveals 12% increase over prior crop year.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In a significant rebound from the 2022 crop year, the 2023 Kern County Crop Report from the Agricultural Commissioner’s office highlights a 12% increase in crop value. The total gross value of all agricultural commodities produced in Kern County reached $8.626 billion...
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to veto or sign into law hundreds of bills passed by the California Legislature. Since Sept. 6, the governor has signed 46 bills into law and vetoed eight, with the last legislative update from Newsom’s office on Sept. 14.
Several legislative pieces under consideration have far-reaching implications...
With a Conservation Innovation Grant, dairy effluent technology expands to almonds.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In 2014, mounting concerns around California's severe drought and increasing regulatory pressures gave rise to a collaborative effort between Sustainable Conservation, Netafim USA, and De Jager Farms to revolutionize water efficiency and nutrient management for dairy farms in the Central Valley.
Nate Ray, CEO...
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