…growers and farm workers. 🎧 Listen to the full interview for more insights on how the Nisei Farmers League is advocating for California’s agricultural future. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…
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…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…lows of California’s cherry season. With over 37 seasons under his belt, Jameson shared his expert perspective on everything from yield drops and extreme weather to technological advancements and future…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…grapes and sell their product,” Bitter explained. The heart of his message focused on how long this market pain will persist and what the future might look like for struggling…
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
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which…
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
Nisei Farmers League President Tackles Policy, Worker Rights, and Federal Overreach In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, outlined pressing…
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…
America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots
How Farm Family Rivalry Sparked a National Agricultural Tradition In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explores the spirited origins of an enduring tradition in U.S….
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…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how…
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…