…highlights the value of cover cropping under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…Regarding changes made between Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and the Department of Water Resources, Wade said, “I get the sense that things are beginning to improve.” Of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the challenges for farmers despite modest improvements to California groundwater levels and new…
Kings County Water District Exits Mid-Kings River GSA, Stirring Concerns
The Kings County Water District (KCWD) board has voted to withdraw from the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), sparking concern and uncertainty among local farmers. The Mid-Kings River GSA…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public…
Water Year 2023 Provides Benefits to State’s Groundwater Supplies
…4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge, which is roughly the equivalent of the water storage capacity of Shasta Lake. The report also details an increase in groundwater storage of…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…sure that we’re recharging our groundwater basins,” Nemeth said, “All of these things fit together, and the California Water Plan is the first plan to really rest on watershed scale…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…concerns with subsidence linked to groundwater pumping. It marks the first instance of such state intervention under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The decision comes after a hearing and…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…their groundwater banking efforts that were enabled by last year’s 100 percent allocation. Expectations had been for another year of less reliance on groundwater based on water supply conditions being…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
…international complications that can stunt export growth or, sometimes, stop exports altogether. Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. A coalition of…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…groundwater recharge goal, and the Ag Labor Working Group is making official policy recommendations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…