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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…heavily on seasonal and skilled immigrant labor. As delays in the H-2A program continue to cost farmers millions in lost crops, the potential for reform is welcome news. Nick and…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
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Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…political challenges to environmental restrictions, Leimgruber is keenly aware that California farmers are under pressure. Yet his focus remains on innovation—not politics. “We’re going to be limited on land. We’re…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…Nisei Farmers League, spoke candidly about the broken state of America’s labor immigration system—particularly its impact on the people who have worked in U.S. agriculture for decades. Cunha: Immigration Failure…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…ownership, today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of American agriculture. Leimgruber, a fourth-generation alfalfa and vegetable grower near El Centro, doesn’t hold back. He…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
How Corn, Beans, and Squash Worked Together to Feed a Nation The Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights one of the…
Technology Transforms California Cherry Industry
…a powerful impression worldwide. “This technology is helping us promote cherries across North America and globally,” Jameson added. “It’s generating new demand and enhancing the California brand.” 🎧 Listen to…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
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George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
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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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…care about farming, food security, and the future of California’s rural economy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite…
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
…importance of keeping wine appealing to new and existing consumers to drive future growth. Listen to the full interview with Jeff Bitter to gain a more in-depth understanding of the…