Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

DanAlmonds, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Wine

…almond orchard is being divided, leaving portions landlocked and forcing her to reduce acreage. “We’ve harvested our last almonds on that ranch. The trees are very old, and the rail…

Dignity Act

Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…communities. Work Authorization: Seven-year renewable cards for workers already in the U.S., including allowances for family emergencies abroad. Guest Worker Programs: Legal, rotating employment for agriculture, construction, hotels, and restaurants….

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

DanBiofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…elements that exploit vulnerable laborers. Del Bosque argues that Mexico is ready to collaborate, but the U.S. must establish an ongoing, fair program to ensure workforce stability. Competing With Imports…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

…current Clean Water Act requirements suffice. The National Chicken Council applauded this decision as a balanced approach to water quality regulation. Immigration Reform and the Dignity Act The program’s central…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Forestry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water, Weather

…Decline of Family Farms The program featured an interview with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor. Reisinger described modern agriculture as an era of turbulence, where economic crises,…

Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Wine

…tree fruit season, but Jackson emphasized that late-season varieties are still delivering strong flavor and appearance. Beyond stone fruit, the company is also harvesting blueberries, citrus, nuts, and even working…

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…impact family farms. Programs and Community Outreach The Farm Bureau offers practical resources for local growers, including the upcoming Spray Safe Program on November 21, which provides free safety training…

California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…head of marketing at Cry Baby Wine, joined the program to discuss the generational changes shaping wine consumption and the innovative approaches needed to revive the market. Oversupply and Changing…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…the program was an in-depth interview with Nick Folio of Folio Commodities, who provided updates on hay markets, dairy economics, and trucking industry challenges. Folio explained that alfalfa markets remain…