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Groundwater Fees Surge: California Ranchers Face New SGMA Levies as State Steps In
A New Layer of Costs for California’s Ag Producers California ranchers and rural landowners are facing a new reality under the...
by AGC News
Aug 272 min read


At a Breaking Point: Valley Water Coalition Urges Federal Action to Safeguard California Agriculture
The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley calls for $12 billion in infrastructure investment, warning that failure to act will lead...
by AGC News
Aug 83 min read


California Farmers Face Growing Threat as Weather Service Cuts Fuel Wildfire Risks
Federal rollbacks to the National Weather Service raise serious concerns across farm communities and fire zones As California heads into...
by AGC News
Jul 172 min read


California's Water Crisis Isn’t Waiting — But These Experts Have a Plan
Inside the Ag Center News Latest Water Round Table, Sponsored By Focus Investment Bank. As summer unfolds across California’s Central...
by AGC News
Jun 273 min read


Trump budget signals long-overdue shift toward pragmatic water management | Opinion
By William Bourdeau, Special to The Fresno Bee To meet the challenges of climate variability, California must double down on modernizing...
William Bourdeau
Jun 253 min read


Newsom Pushes Aggressive Timeline for Delta Tunnel, Sparks Clash Over Local Impact
As Governor Gavin Newsom intensifies his push to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project, California’s ag sector is split on whether the...
by AGC News
Jun 163 min read


California is on track to lose between 12–25% of its total water supply by 2050
A new statewide economic analysis is shedding light on what could be the most costly agricultural challenge facing California in the...
by AGC News
Jun 52 min read


Water Treatment Could Save Your Season — Here’s Why It Matters Now
With California’s summer season fast approaching, growers are preparing for the usual challenges: heat, labor, inputs—and, once again,...
by Kylie Dow
May 53 min read


Hydra Score App Launches: A New Era of Water Risk Intelligence for Agriculture
Water uncertainty continues to be one of the biggest threats to agricultural productivity, profitability, and long-term...
by Kylie Dow
Apr 292 min read


Caught in the Current: California’s Salmon Crisis and the Growing Strain on Central Valley Agriculture
Critically Low Chinook Numbers, Drought, and Water Management Collide in Complex Crisis For the third year in a row, California’s...
by Kylie Dow
Apr 243 min read


Carbon Credits, Compost & Compliance: The Politics of Soil Health in 2025
In 2025, the state’s aggressive climate agenda is rewriting the rules of farming. With legislation targeting carbon sequestration,...
by Kylie Dow
Apr 162 min read


Farm Bill Uncertainty Leaves Growers in the Dark on Water Regulations: How Companies Like Hydra Score Are Addressing the Issue
The Ongoing Challenges of Water Policy in Agriculture As of March 17, 2025, lawmakers continue deliberations on the future of the Farm...
by Kylie Dow
Mar 243 min read


PG&E’s Plan to Remove Key California Reservoir Sparks Fierce Water War
A Battle Over Water Rights and Conservation The fate of the Potter Valley Project—a century-old water diversion system in Northern...
by Kylie Dow
Mar 102 min read


Water Wars: Can Farmers Survive California’s Broken System?
The battle over water in California’s San Joaquin Valley has reached a critical point, with federal and state leaders continuing to clash...
by Kylie Dow
Feb 263 min read


New Executive Action Seeks to Revive California Water Infrastructure for Agriculture
In a move that could reshape California’s water management landscape, a recent executive action from the White House has instructed the...
by Kylie Dow
Jan 243 min read


2023 California Irrigation and Water Management Data
The total amount of water used in 2023 was 22.6 million acre-feet, down 7.7% from 2018. The average acre-feet applied per acre was...
by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 13, 20242 min read


10 Years Into SGMA - Where Do CA Groundwater Levels Stand?
Latest report shows that local agencies have made great strides under SGMA, but climate extremes pose challenges. Groundwater levels continu
by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Early Reports Show Hurricane Helene has Caused Billions in Agricultural Damage
Across the southern U.S., “the crop losses alone could trigger $7 billion in insurance payouts, a US Department of Agriculture official...
by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 2, 20242 min read


USDA Invests $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
USDA will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Catastrophic Floods in Southern Brazil and What it Means for The World’s Largest Net Exporter of Agricultural Goods
From April 24 to May 4th, Rio Grande do Sol received 16.5 inches of rain. The estimated $600M of losses to the agriculture sectors...
by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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