Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

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…wineries, while almonds are sold without contracts, leaving farmers financially stretched throughout the year. Water scarcity, pest pressures, and state regulations further complicate farming: SGMA regulations limit groundwater usage for…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…discussed the need for sustainable groundwater practices, especially as regulations limit pumping in overdrafted basins. He stressed that farmers must maximize the value of every drop of water, focusing on…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…remains one of the most pressing issues. Limited access to groundwater and surface water forces some farmers to consider alternative income streams, including solar panels on farmland. Labor challenges add…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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…groundwater picture is especially complicated, with 12 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) managing three sub-basins. This fractured structure leads to poor communication and a lack of public understanding about the crisis’s…

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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…extreme heat and reduced farm inputs. This year’s mild spring and summer should improve quality, yield, and marketability. New plantings are slowing, and water restrictions under the Sustainable Groundwater Management…

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25

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…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…

Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag

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…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…