…discusses how water cutbacks, state regulations, and rising costs are putting unprecedented strain on farmers. Despite receiving just two inches of rain per year, Leimgruber has reduced water usage by…
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…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…American farming—George Washington Carver. George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture As agriculture expanded from the Carolinas into Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, early Southern farmers grew peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans….
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
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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…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
Legal Aid, Equipment Upgrades, and Worker Advocacy Top List of Nisei Services In the latest Ag Business Update, Nick Papagni speaks with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League,…
Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
…Grape Growers Association, addressed a room full of farmers grappling with the harsh realities of California’s wine grape industry. From declining wine sales to economic uncertainty, Bitter’s message was sobering—but…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
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AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…you an in-depth, powerful conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, who delivers a passionate and eye-opening look into the state of agricultural labor in California and…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…programs, the discussion emphasizes the urgency of making legal farm labor affordable and accessible—especially for small farmers. Wolves, Cattle, and Conservation Clashes As gray wolf populations grow in California, ranchers…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…Buffalo Bills. “Even though this is year number eight, every game feels like the first time… it never gets old.” Advice for Young Families and Future Farmers Joel encourages parents…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…that made it challenging for us on the west side. That there were different things that were imposed on us… that weren’t imposed on east side farmers.” As water regulations…