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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Water Digest: Battles Defining Local Agriculture
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Agricultural water supplies continue to face hurdles in the Central Valley, ranging from potential Tulare...
California Dairies Inc. Invests in Kern County
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A new dairy bottling facility in Bakersfield, which broke ground in 2021, is proceeding through...
Ag Policies Taking Effect This Year
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the new year approaches, several finalized actions determined by Governor Gavin Newsom will...
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...
Groundwater Trading–Distraction or Puzzle Piece?
Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Most groundwater agencies in the southern San Joaquin Valley are racing against time to present a...
California Water Rights: SB 389 Signed, 2 Bills Stall
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Increasing state interest in water rights claims resulted in three proposed bills meant to change the...
Latest Ag Bills Signed by Governor Newsom
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple bills ahead of the Oct. 14 deadline, with a particular...
Kern County Still Short on Recharge Capacity
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
It was an impressive year for groundwater recharge in Kern County. However, far more is...
New ‘Waters of The U.S.’ Rule Still Problematic For Farmers
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation.
After the U.S. Supreme Court set boundaries...
