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

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…California growers. Regulation Woes and Global Competition California’s regulatory burden is a major hurdle. Hartwig criticized rising compliance costs—“12, 13, 14 times what they used to be”—and pointed out that…