AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25

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…agriculture in California. Wayde shares insights into labor and immigration concerns, the complexities of tariffs—especially on watermelons exported to Canada—and how freight, regulations, and water access play major roles in…

California Fresh Fruit

California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Fruits & Vegetables, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…

hilton

Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…business you run in California—small, medium, or large—it’s a nightmare.” From soaring costs and overregulation to unreliable water access and labor restrictions, Hilton highlighted what he calls the damaging effects…

AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Disease, Economy, Exports/Imports, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, USDA, Water

…environmental overreach. He promises to bring common sense back to California—starting with water access, labor reform, and restoring balance in Sacramento. Whether you’re a grower, rancher, or simply ag-curious, today’s…