Central Valley Farms Lead the Way in Water-Saving Irrigation
With a Conservation Innovation Grant, dairy effluent technology expands to almonds.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In 2014, mounting concerns around...
SGMA’s Groundwater Costs Could Slash Fruit and Nut Production, Study Finds
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Groundwater makes up roughly a third of California’s freshwater supply used for irrigation — a...
California Ag Leaders Convene to Address the State of the Industry
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The state of the agriculture industry in California was discussed at length at the California...
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urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated...
Bakersfield Hosts State Water Board on Kern Groundwater Issues
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
This week, Bakersfield will host the State Water Resources Control Board in two separate events...
Experts Discuss Resource Management and Biological Opinions at Pistachio Industry Insights Day
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the first-ever Pistachio Industry Insights Day hosted by the American Pistachio Growers in July,...
Regenerative Agriculture Offers Long-Term Solutions for Central Valley
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Agriculture in the Central Valley is a beautiful thing to behold — poetic in its...
Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley Builds Momentum
By Geoff Vanden Heuvel, Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs, Milk Producers Council
Reprinted with permission from the Milk Producers Council
When the...
President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
Summertime is a busy time in agriculture. As a farm mom, there is always...
Central Valley Farmers Withstand Legislation, Litigation, and Regulatory Pressure
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Two L-words are getting Central Valley agriculture in the weeds — legislation and litigation. Alongside...
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 —...
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...
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...
President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
Growing up on a family farm, I remember my father dealing with multiple challenges...
ASFMRA Conference Unveils Insights into Agricultural Land Values
SGMA Breakdown of the 2024 Trends in Agricultural Land and Lease Values.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Agricultural land value continues...
Kern County Water Summit Dives Deep Into Water Management
Summit panelists examine the complex relationship between water rights, SGMA compliance, and economic sectors in Kern County.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley...
Delta View Water Association Expands Reach to Kings County
New committee to address grower needs in Mid-Kings River and South Fork Kings GSAs.
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The Delta View Water...
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...
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...
Kern County Ag Feels the Pinch as Land Values Drop
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Despite the recent 2023 Land Value summary from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing that...
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,...
The Need to Do Your Homework and Carry a Big Stick
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Farmers’ water rights have been under attack for decades now. The list of acronyms is...
