…allocation, groundwater recharge planning, and real infrastructure. She expressed cautious optimism about renewed momentum for major storage projects like Sites Reservoir, saying there are signs of activity that could finally…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…coordinating groundwater management, recharge projects, and long-term planning. Mims also spoke about the importance of balanced decision-making, especially in a county as agriculturally diverse as Fresno. “Farmers are environmental stewards,”…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…difficult dam projects. According to Weimer, this approach has delivered real results for growers and the broader community. SGMA and Why Turlock Is Different The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), highlights how local control, reliable surface water, and investment in technology can stabilize farming communities. Weimer explains how TID’s proactive management, floodwater capture efforts, groundwater…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…serious concerns about the state’s implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), warning it could pit cities, farms, and counties against one another. Duarte pushed back against the idea…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…Water Management and Sustainability Water is a critical factor in California agriculture. Land IQ overlays irrigation districts, groundwater-dependent areas, and sustainability plans to assess water reliability. This spatial approach helps…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…biggest challenge for California agriculture. Groundwater restrictions under SGMA are forcing growers to reduce pumping immediately, leaving some permanent crops unwatered and pushing land out of production. The San Joaquin…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…operating freely. Increasing paperwork burdens take time away from actual farming. Water, Energy, and Affordability Pressures Groundwater restrictions are enforced ahead of SGMA 2040 benchmarks. Funding gaps prevent critical infrastructure…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights Why Kings County Farm Bureau Sued the State Water Board According to Ference, the Farm Bureau is “not fighting the law—SGMA itself—but…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…“It’s a win-win — more water, safer levees, and better flow management.” Recharge groundwater — Using percolation basins and paleo channels identified by radar, he said, “We can refill the…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…the ground and you can’t import it from the Delta?” As groundwater pumping becomes more regulated, farmers face impossible choices — relying on unsustainable wells or fallowing once-productive land. Ring…