…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…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…Funded by a grower-paid assessment, the program directly benefits those most at risk—California’s wine grape growers. The funding supports vital research, rapid-response actions, and ongoing measures to prevent and control…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…the ground, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Beans climbed the corn stalks while fixing nitrogen into the soil to enhance fertility. This natural symbiosis created a sustainable, nutrient-rich farming practice…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which allowed agricultural workers to legalize their status without leaving the country. He believes a similar approach is not only possible but urgently…
Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market
…gut health, and weight management With higher-than-average volume expected and harvest beginning in September, the industry is poised for a breakout year. Listen to the Full Interview Nick Papagni dives…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…and making Southern farms more sustainable in the long run. Many historians credit him with saving agriculture in the South during a critical period of transition. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…time.” On the farming side, pest and water management remain critical. “It’s just about being diligent and staying ahead of the curve,” he said, noting that conditions so far have…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…handlers with the latest water rule regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). As part of an ongoing educational effort, CDFA-PSP staff delivered in-person presentations and trainings across the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…a bill that would allow solar installations on land protected under the Williamson Act by temporarily suspending its ag-use restriction. Westerlund argues that for growers who have lost surface water…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…growers. Bitter emphasized that growers with production contracts are likely to weather the storm. “They’re probably going to be fine,” he said. “But if they don’t have a contract, it’s…
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…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…climate action strategy. These incentives will be formally outlined in CARB’s next scoping plan, the comprehensive policy document updated every five years to guide greenhouse gas reduction efforts across California….
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…increased interest in organic, sustainable food options. According to the newly released State of Organic Produce 2024 Report, organic citrus sales hit $303 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase over the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…torn by fear, parents working long hours to put children through college, and farmers facing constant pressure from overlapping state and federal agencies. Cunha outlines actionable solutions, including bipartisan collaboration…