California Assemblyman Tangipa Calls for Ag Policy Reform, Water Security, and Common-Sense Leadership In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, California Assembly District 8 representative Mr. David Tangipa …
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 …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and …
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
AgNet News Hour: Immigration Reform, Border Concerns, and a Call to Protect California Farm Labor In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring …
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Tackles Policy, Worker Rights, and Federal Overreach In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, outlined pressing …
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), …
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) continues to raise concerns across the pork industry as new animal welfare regulations impact pricing and operations. Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Freight, Fuel, and Food Security Take Center Stage It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, and today’s episode dives deep into the issues …
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
A Growing Concern Over Solar Expansion in Ag Zones U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is voicing strong opposition to the increasing use of prime agricultural land for solar panel installations. …
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
The Trump Administration’s newly introduced legislative proposal—dubbed the ” Big Beautiful Bill “—is making waves across the country. With sweeping implications for taxation, border security, and national defense, the bill …
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
The discussion centers around the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a prominent legislative effort spearheaded by the Trump administration, designed to address a wide range of national priorities. The bill encompasses key …
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appeared before the House Agriculture Committee this week, presenting an assertive outline of the USDA’s priorities and accomplishments during her first 118 days in …
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
Unanimous Vote Advances Urgency Statute to State Senate In a significant move for renewable fuel adoption, California lawmakers have taken a major step toward permitting the sale of E-15 gasoline …