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turnpike

America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794

Dan July 10, 2025American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold shares a fascinating piece of history in today’s American Agriculture History Minute—a look back at the first organized road improvement in the United States. In 1794, the Philadelphia …

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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25

Dan July 9, 2025AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Growing Edge, Podcasts, Tariffs, Trade, Valent

National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across …

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hilton

Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence

Dan July 9, 2025Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Legislative, Regulation, Water

Steve Hilton: California’s Crisis is “Democrat Extremism and Incompetence” Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter”, recently sat down with Steve Hilton, who is officially running for Governor of California. …

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Guest Worker Program

Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program

Dan July 9, 2025Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers …

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guest worker programManuel CunhaNisei Farmers League
farming

Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling

Dan July 9, 2025Agri-Business, Economy

Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. “We put …

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immigration

Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers

Dan July 9, 2025Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation

President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in his approach to immigration—proposing that undocumented farm workers be allowed to remain in the U.S. if their employers vouch for them. …

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One Big Beautiful Bill

“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers

Dan July 9, 2025Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Legislative

The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and …

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Steamboats

Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward

Dan July 9, 2025American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

By 1790, the western boundary of the young United States had reached the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains—roughly 255 miles inland from the Atlantic. With a population nearing 4 …

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Cal/OSHA

Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed

Dan July 8, 2025Agri-Business, Regulation

A coalition of 23 leading agricultural organizations has formally voiced its opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations that would impose staggered work schedules and lower the air quality threshold for mandatory …

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walnuts

Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson

Dan July 8, 2025Special Reports, Walnuts

Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company recently sat down with “The Ag Meter,” Nick Papagni, to discuss the shelf life and unique marketing dynamics of California walnuts. With a background …

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Michael JamesonMorada Nut Company

AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25

Dan July 8, 2025AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Legislative, Podcasts, Tariffs, Trade, Walnuts

Tariffs, Trade, and a Turnaround for Walnuts It’s a new week in California agriculture, and we’re starting strong with a packed episode of the AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni …

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AgNet News HourCalifornia agricultureCalifornia Agriculture newsMichael JamesonMorada Nut Company
Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry

Dan July 8, 2025Agri-Business, Economy, Fruits & Vegetables

Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy Amid Market Transformation As the food industry continues evolving under health-conscious consumer trends and inflationary pressures, legacy companies are facing unprecedented challenges. Del Monte …

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assemblyman

Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers

Dan July 8, 2025Agri-Business, Economy, Irrigation, Water

Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” from AgNet West, spoke with David Tangipa, a Central Valley Assemblyman, about the mounting challenges facing California agriculture. While water remains a top concern, Tangipa …

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California pear

California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025

Dan July 8, 2025Fruits & Vegetables, Specialty Crops

After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase …

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