Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
Nisei Farmers League President Calls for Real Guest Worker Reform Longtime Workers Still Face Deportation In a powerful interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, Manuel Cunha, president of the…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…statewide production down nearly 50% from the previous year. According to Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, much of the loss traces back to last summer’s scorching temperatures—persistent heat between 108…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…continues to ignore ag’s economic role, while embracing short-sighted energy policies and approving solar development on prime farmland. He also raises alarms about the Chinese government buying U.S. farmland near…
Technology Transforms California Cherry Industry
…the full interview with Michael Jameson for more insights on the future of California cherry production. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
Nisei Farmers League President Pushes for Legal Pathway for Farm Labor In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, weighed in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…technology like optical sorting systems that ensure consumers get consistently high-quality fruit, contributing to stronger retail demand. However, he warns that per-capita consumption is slipping even as production expands, calling…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…been manageable. While walnut trees can survive on minimal water, Norene emphasized, “In production ag, you have to be very efficient and very productive.” Norene also drew parallels between farming…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
…Rice Stocks (as of June 1): Grain Stocks: Corn stocks: 4.64 billion bushels (down 7%) On-farm down 16%, off-farm up 6% Soybeans: 1.01 billion bushels (up 4%) On-farm down 12%,…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to heightened immigration enforcement activity, the California Farm Bureau is reaffirming its commitment to the farmworkers who play a vital role in sustaining California’s agriculture sector. California Farm…
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…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…growers and farm workers. 🎧 Listen to the full interview for more insights on how the Nisei Farmers League is advocating for California’s agricultural future. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…