Thursday, April 18, 2024

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...
Friant-Kern Canal

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...