…of SGMA Another major shift came in 2014 when California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The law requires regions across the state to bring groundwater pumping into balance…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Flyway for migrating birds. From Three Crops to Major Diversification When Michael assumed leadership of the farm in 2014, Bowles Farming Company focused primarily on three crops: alfalfa, barley, and…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…instilled a lifelong commitment to farming and education. In 2013, her family moved to Tennessee, building a new dairy facility and continuing the Nash family legacy. Today, Nash Family Farms,…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…as a national voice for agriculture. Nash grew up in Reedley, California, attending Emmanuel High School before her family relocated to Tennessee in 2013. There, the Nash family built a…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…exposure led him to study wine and food chemistry as an undergraduate, followed by a master’s degree at Michigan State University. In 2013, he moved to California, first working with…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Valent USA, where he has worked since 2013. Coverage Is Everything in Crop Protection One of the strongest messages Burkdoll delivered during the interview was simple, direct, and critical: coverage…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…helped spark the Moscato boom between 2007 and 2014 and sees it as a clear example of what happens when the industry listens instead of lectures. Perceptual Science: Why No…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…history of political inaction on water projects — including the $7.45 billion approved by voters under Proposition 1 in 2014 for new storage. “I don’t think a penny has gone…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…2014 Water Bond In 2014, California voters overwhelmingly approved a $7.5 billion water bond to expand storage. Yet a decade later, little has been built. Ring attributed this failure to…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…of a $7.45 billion water storage bond in 2014, with overwhelming voter approval. Yet, more than a decade later, not a single major water project has been completed. “Why do…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…A Critical Challenge for Central Valley Agriculture Melissa and host Nick Papagni discuss California’s ongoing water crisis. Despite a 2014 water bond approved by voters, key water infrastructure projects, such…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…with operations projected for 2032, the move signals renewed confidence in expanding storage capacity under Proposition 1, first approved by voters in 2014. Papagni summed up the sentiment shared by…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…water as the single most pressing concern. While 2014’s Proposition 1 promised billions for new storage projects, little progress has been made. Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are forced…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…of the most regulated states, water management remains disjointed. The 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) aimed to curb overdraft through local collaboration, yet implementation has been uneven. Madera County’s…