…He pointed to the Westlands Water District as a prime example. “They deny farmers the water they need to grow healthy food—produce, fruit, and nuts—while incentivizing solar farms through subsidies….
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…about stifling innovation,” said Galen. “It’s about preserving consumer trust and regulatory integrity in food labeling.” A Formal Appeal to the FDA In a formal complaint submitted to the Food…
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
…ease pressure on both farmers and the southern border. Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program “If we have an immigration program that’s viable and working, we…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…the farm and think food comes from shelves. If they could see the hardship and labor we put in, they’d understand.” Through programs like AgNet West and platforms like YouTube,…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…immigration accountability, Trump floated the idea of a “temporary pass” program. Under this system, undocumented workers would: Be vouched for by an employer Pay taxes Maintain a clean criminal record…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…staple: Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after 139 years. Nick and Josh examine what this signals for the future of processed food, and how innovation in packaging and marketing…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
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…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…experience in agriculture. Nick and Josh also highlight the balance between innovation and practicality—exploring how state-level decisions about solar development and energy policy are impacting rural communities and long-term food…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…silence. Legal Work Program the Key Cunha is advocating for a legal guest worker program that would allow people to work in the United States and return home legally. He…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…every other profession: “Our farmers give us the ability to be lawyers, doctors, actors—because they provide the most essential need: food and water.” For full insights, listen to Tangipa’s full…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…and export markets, and are vital to consumer food supplies, culinary industries, and sustainable agriculture systems. By gathering accurate data, NASS seeks to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…tree nut markets also recorded appreciable price gains, a result of seasonal pressures and market demand favoring high-value crops. These increases, however, were tempered by price declines in food-grade grains,…