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….
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
By 1790, the western boundary of the young United States had reached the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains—roughly 255 miles inland from the Atlantic. With a population nearing 4…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
A coalition of 23 leading agricultural organizations has formally voiced its opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations that would impose staggered work schedules and lower the air quality threshold for mandatory…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company recently sat down with “The Ag Meter,” Nick Papagni, to discuss the shelf life and unique 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…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” from AgNet West, spoke with David Tangipa, a Central Valley Assemblyman, about the mounting challenges facing California agriculture. While water remains a top concern, Tangipa…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
Windmills have long played a vital role in agriculture—grinding grain, pumping water, and powering essential equipment. But in 1854, a breakthrough in windmill design changed everything. Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…truly means to manage dairy animals for success across every stage of life. From in utero development to dry cow transition, Dr. Earleywine explains how each phase presents a unique…
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…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
Morada Nut’s Jameson Discusses Overseas Market Struggles In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company shed light on the mounting challenges California walnut…
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….
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook In June 2025, the Purdue University CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to a reading of 146, reflecting growing…