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...
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...
Common Sense Still Missing in Delta Water Management
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics
Water management in California is often perplexing. Earlier this year, state and federal pumps were...
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urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated...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...
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...
