Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…experience. Over the past nine years, he’s witnessed a staggering 140-foot drop in groundwater levels on his own farm. Through the episode, Angel lays out how SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…have eased drought concerns, Green warns that SGMA groundwater regulations will impact operations in the near future. Freight costs and diesel regulations also remain a burden. “We go four decimal…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…who spearheaded a farmer-led groundwater recharge program, emphasized the need for collaboration and transparency among agencies, cities, and growers to ensure smarter water management without billion-dollar investments. With perfect Central…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…equipment and technologies. Groundwater Management and Broader Participation Participants also explored the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on farming operations and environmental planning. The act continues to…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…in soil health and water management. By properly maintaining irrigation lines, growers can ensure efficient water delivery, avoid system blockages, and support efforts to replenish groundwater—especially important in drought-prone areas…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…from water expert Cory Broad of Avid Water. From irrigation technology and automation to challenges in groundwater recharge and irrigation system maintenance, the segment is packed with practical strategies almond…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…the unintended consequences of solar development on farmland. AgNet West’s own Josh McGill investigated the issue and found a troubling contradiction: while farmers are restricted from pumping groundwater due to…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…is someone in Sacramento thinking my water use isn’t beneficial and taking it away.” The Colorado River Battle Imperial Valley relies 100% on Colorado River water—no groundwater and virtually no…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…Whiteland-designated areas who rely solely on groundwater. “It’s putting the farmers in a kind of perpetual state of not knowing what’s going on.” Jackson closed with a message to all…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…reliable water supply,” he said, referencing the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and federal reductions. “It’s been death by a thousand cuts.” Despite these obstacles, Jacobsen believes…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…— If Policies Keep Up “There’s enough information to do this right,” Woolf noted, pointing out that many farmers are ready to implement groundwater recharge and on-farm storage — if…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…