…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…
California Needs New Water Plan
…It’s a modern solution and designed to capture and move water to protect groundwater. California Needs New Water Plan Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…Key challenges include groundwater management, climate change, environmental flows, and Colorado River reductions. Solutions proposed include stormwater capture, desalination, and improved conveyance infrastructure. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
…issues like over-drafted sub-basins, subsidence, and the complexities of developing effective groundwater management plans. They highlight the difficulties faced by local water managers and the necessity of including agricultural professionals…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…and the need for future agricultural professionals. Ming emphasized the importance of water analysis and the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on land values. The chapter also…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…Saudi-owned company, Fondamonte Arizona LLC, accused of over-pumping groundwater for their alfalfa farm. The water-intensive crop is grown for export to Saudi Arabia, raising issues about the sustainability and ethics…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…to discuss his research on groundwater nitrates in California. Isaiah, a professor specializing in land, air, and water resources, elaborates on his work focused on optimizing water management in agricultural…