…better spring and early summer season,” said Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley. “It’s been absolutely idyllic.” Walnut marketing efforts have shifted dramatically in recent years. Once buried…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…from ag leaders like Rich Kreps and references to Italy’s outright ban on solar farms on ag land, the episode offers both facts and fierce advocacy for protecting California’s agriculture…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…unique legal protections in agriculture, referencing the 1986 law that requires federal agents to carry a specific search warrant—known as a Federal Field Warrant—when entering farms or packinghouses. “No other…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…the interview was the impact of federal immigration raids on rural communities. Cunha emphasized that ICE and Border Patrol must present federal warrants to access farms. The League distributes “red…
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
…year for operators adjusting to this change.” Stay tuned for more updates on Prop 12’s impact on family farms and the food supply chain. Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter for…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…But I, for one, want to see California agriculture remain strong. And most importantly, I want to see those small, medium-sized farms still have an opportunity to be successful here…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…mix of heart and humor, as hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill welcome Fresno County farmer Joel Allen to the show. Allen, who farms 3,000 acres near…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Says East Side Growers Face Changing Rules Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently spoke with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms—one of the largest growers…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…long-term viability of the farming sector. Leaders across the state are pressing lawmakers to develop balanced immigration policies that protect national interests while ensuring that California farms can continue feeding…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Talks Growth, Global Reach, and the Fruit That Changed Everything Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms—now widely…
California Farming at a Crossroads
Daniel Jackson Warns of Looming Food Security Crisis A Disconnect Between Policy and Reality In a recent interview on AgNet West, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms voiced deep frustration…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
…Walnut Industry Ultimately, the campaign aims to build long-term demand and support California’s multi-generational walnut farms by presenting walnuts as a modern, nutritious staple that fits into daily health routines….
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…conversation going. Share the sticker. Support your local farms. Because for millions of Californians — their job truly does depend on ag. Listen to the full interview Nick had with…