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Stark Reality: Unpacking the 35% water allocation’s impact on Calif. Agriculture
Despite the bump in water supplies, California farmers still face big hurdles, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
March 28, 2024
Facing SGMA challenges, Kings County stares down water pumping fees
Kings County's water users will face a $95 per acre-foot fee for groundwater pumping, if rates are approved by landowners.
March 24, 2024
Feds boost water supply for Valley farmers by 20 percent
The Central Valley Project will be able to deliver more water to farmers due boosted hydrological conditions.
March 24, 2024
Watch: Valadao urges feds to increase water supplies for Central Valley
South-of-Delta contractors are only set to receive 15 percent of their contracts this year.
March 22, 2024
Prima Wawona liquidates most of its farmland
Valley farm companies have snatched up much of the land, but another Wall Street investment firm has a $25 million deal in place.
March 19, 2024
It’s time for equilibrium in Calif.’s water policies
An upcoming push by Federal water managers to choke off water to the Valley has a myriad of negative consequences, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
March 18, 2024
Trout trouble could shut off the Delta pumps for Valley farmers
Steelhead trout entrained in the Central Valley Project's pumps have already prompted a drastic cutback. It could lead to a severe shuttering of the pumps.
March 18, 2024
Westlands recharges 380,000 acre-feet of water
The water district supported over 500 projects to recharge its aquifers over the last year.
March 14, 2024
Cannon Michael re-elected as board chair for San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority
Board vice-chair William Bourdeau was also re-elected.
March 11, 2024
AgWest Farm credit offers new grant to help producers get started
New farmers can receive a one-time grant of $15,000 to help jumpstart their operations.
March 8, 2024