AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
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
…Economy Barometer paints a nuanced picture of American agriculture. While producers remain relatively confident in current conditions, growing concerns about the future and rising costs are shaping a more cautious,…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…lawmakers for favoring the movie industry over the state’s struggling farmers. Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers “Farmers are making less margins than during the Great Depression,” said Tangipa….
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
…deep connection—to the land, to the people, and to the economic engines that drive California agriculture. For more on David Tangipa’s vision for the future of California farming, and to…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…the unintended consequences of solar development on farmland. AgNet West’s own Josh McGill investigated the issue and found a troubling contradiction: while farmers are restricted from pumping groundwater due to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…didn’t hold back. From water policy to overregulation, Tangipa outlined the uphill battle facing California farmers—and why he’s determined to be part of the solution. David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…Focus and Crop Quality Despite international hurdles, the domestic market remains solid, accounting for 79% of sales this year. The industry is entering the season with one of the lowest…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
Nationwide Survey to Shed Light on Specialty Mushroom Sector The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched a new nationwide survey…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…costs. The result is a continued period of economic complexity for America’s farmers and ranchers, where success is increasingly dependent on cost management and market adaptability. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…farmers, this episode reminds listeners how agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s freedom and prosperity. Did you know that 90% of Americans were involved in agriculture in…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…the USDA’s broader commitment to strengthening the specialty crop sector—a vital component of the U.S. agricultural economy and a key contributor to national nutrition and food security. By helping farmers…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the initiative was supported by funding from the U.S. Department of…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
Manuel Cunha Calls H-2A Labor System “Unworkable” for Local Growers AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently sat down with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, to…