California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California …
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill kick off a fabulous Friday with a spotlight on the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo—an …
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused …
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
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 …
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
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. …
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, is calling for immediate action at the southern border to address the growing crisis of human smuggling and labor exploitation in agriculture. …
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
Manuel Cunha Calls H-2A Labor System “Unworkable” for Local Growers AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently sat down with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, to …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
AgNet News Hour – Labor Solutions, Walnut Momentum, and Global Almond Growth On today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill deliver an insightful pre-Independence Day show that …
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
Nisei Farmers League President Calls for Real Guest Worker Reform Longtime Workers Still Face Deportation In a powerful interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, Manuel Cunha, president of the …
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
Nisei Farmers League President Pushes for Legal Pathway for Farm Labor In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, weighed in …
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to heightened immigration enforcement activity, the California Farm Bureau is reaffirming its commitment to the farmworkers who play a vital role in sustaining California’s agriculture sector. “California’s agriculture …
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the …
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
Legal Aid, Equipment Upgrades, and Worker Advocacy Top List of Nisei Services In the latest Ag Business Update, Nick Papagni speaks with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, …
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West, spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers …