…on recent comments from former President Donald Trump supporting a national work permit system for agriculture and other essential sectors. Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce “The farmer…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…However, finding a profitable market for these crops proved difficult—until Carver’s groundbreaking work changed everything. Carver, a brilliant agricultural scientist and visionary, discovered hundreds of new uses for peanuts and…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…state, focusing on pre-harvest agricultural water requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR). One major outreach effort included participation in the Western Food Safety Conference held in Salinas, where…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…a willingness to scale back enforcement in ways that minimize disruption to agricultural operations. “A stable and reliable workforce is crucial to maintaining the nation’s food security,” Little added. Josh…
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,…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
How Early Fencing Challenges Sparked Innovation in American Livestock History In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a lesser-known but significant figure in agricultural innovation: Michael Kelly, a…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…hospitality, construction, and food service. “We are stronger in numbers,” Cunha said, urging policymakers to consider the overlapping workforce across multiple industries. He argues that targeting agriculture alone is shortsighted…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…would allow the installation of solar panels on prime agricultural land. Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” reports that the bill has sparked backlash among those who fear the…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…This move signals California’s growing focus on utilizing agricultural and forest biomass residues in climate mitigation—while recognizing the importance of a science-based approach to assessing their full environmental impact. Biomass…
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…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…issues impacting California’s agricultural landscape. From immigration reform to labor enforcement, Cunha offers practical insight from the front lines of advocacy. Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform 1. Overview of…