The Problem With Misrepresenting Science
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Delta smelt has cost valley farmers, rural communities, and residents in Southern California significant quantities...
Recent Developments Intensify California’s Groundwater Management Landscape
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Recent activity in California’s groundwater management landscape is marked by critical developments across Central Valley...
Central Valley Reps Host Field Hearing on Water Management
Local Farmers Challenge Authority of Unelected Bureaucrats.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
While the affairs of California’s governance should not hinder...
Newsom Administration Responsive on Water Issues
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Last month, a front-page story on Valley Ag Voice drew attention to the lack of...
Kern GSAs Defend New Groundwater Plan, State Water Board Staff Recommend Probation
Residents and stakeholders urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated...
State Water Board Adopts Permanent Water Restrictions
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Just before a national holiday, the California State Water Resources Control Board adopted a proposed...
Defining the ‘Significant and Unreasonable’ Inadequacies in Subbasin GSPs
A closer look at State Water Board probationary hearing staff reports.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Despite varying interests and distinct...
Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation Highlights Need for Collaborative Groundwater Management
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Following the State Water Board’s decision to place the Tulare Lake Subbasin on probation —...
Blueprint and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Sign Historic MOU
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
On May 8, 2024, in Sacramento, representatives for the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin...
Steelhead Protections Could Bring New Water Restrictions
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
A state determination that Southern California steelhead...
Kings County Water District Withdraws from Mid-Kings River GSA
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
During a special board meeting on May 29, the Kings County Water District voted to...
PAGG Hosts Central Valley Growers Agricultural Workshop
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The Punjabi American Growers’ Group is hosting a Central Valley Growers Agricultural Workshop on May 18 from...
Legislators Advance Agricultural Bills
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Legislators in California introduced 2,124 bills in Feb. — 1,505 in the Assembly and 619...
The Importance of Blogs You May Never Read – Speaking Truth to Power
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
When a private company fails to function efficiently and fails to provide a good or...
Bureau of Reclamation Updates Water Allotments, Class 2 Friant Division Still at Zero
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation updated its initial 2024 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project contractors...
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...
State Water Board Places Tulare Lake Subbasin on Probation
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California State Water Board placed the Tulare Lake Subbasin on probation as a result...
Balancing Fish and Flows
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
It was the 29th of February 2024. The big storm that would drop 10 feet...
DWR Releases New Groundwater Mapping Program
Agricultural water use is deemed ‘very efficient.’
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In a bid to further monitor and control groundwater...
National Academies Re-engages in Delta Science Issues
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
The operators of the State and Federal water projects are in a very difficult position....
World Ag Expo Underscores Water Education and SGMA Compliance
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
For years, water woes have plagued growers in the Central Valley. From decreased groundwater allocations and critically...
Farmers Regroup After Storms Batter State
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
With a respite from stormy weather, farmers...
Valadao Calls for Increased Water Storage Ahead of Major Storms
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As a pair of atmospheric storms near California, Congressman David Valadao addressed the House Floor...
Staring Down a Third Strike
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented a new and different set of challenges...
Healthy reservoir levels offset scant snowpack depths
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Unlike early 2023, when nonstop atmospheric river...
The Involuntary Agreement
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Many of California’s native fish species are in serious trouble. They face significant population decline,...
