…California farmers get left behind. “Hollywood doesn’t need handouts,” he said. “They need government to get out of their way—just like our farmers do.” He said his administration would strip…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…heart of their advocacy is support for Executive Order 14181, originally issued under the Trump administration, which lays the groundwork for modernizing water management and increasing overall water deliveries statewide….
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…optimism that the Trump administration’s support for traditional foods might bolster their case. With the former president’s emphasis on promoting “real” and “authentic” foods, ABI hopes that regulatory agencies will…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…give their takes on what this means for California farmers and national ag resilience. Also in today’s show: Tariff uncertainty continues to loom large as the Trump administration delays enforcement…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…farmers. Lack of Competence in Governance In addition to what he calls policy extremism; Hilton claimed the current state administration is marked by sheer incompetence. “They can’t even get anything…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…marks a significant rhetorical pivot from Trump’s earlier strict deportation-first approach. By emphasizing employer oversight and continuity of food production, Trump now appears more aligned with economic pragmatism than zero-tolerance…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…property, encouraging investment in operational upgrades. A Win for Rural America President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming days, sealing what advocates call…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…nation’s blueberry industry,” Cronquist stated. “It reinforces the administration’s commitment to rural economies and small-scale growers working hard to meet rising demand.” This new round of USDA support arrives as…
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
…revealed that his interest in politics was sparked by a deeply personal moment in his youth. “Back in the 90s, under the Clinton administration, they shut down McClellan Air Force…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…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…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…doesn’t work here.” 7. Support for a Legalized Work Permit System Cunha praised former President Trump’s idea of issuing legal work permits to existing workers rather than requiring them to…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…administration’s fast action, adding, “No one was talking about screwworms a few months ago—now here we are.” Gonzales, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, secured $10 million in this…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…there’s a rare opening at the federal level to drive lasting change. He recalled former President Trump’s early executive actions focused on California’s water issues and noted the significance of…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…foreign country.” The Trump administration has recently voiced its intention to investigate and address this growing issue. Leimgruber supports the initiative and urges stronger protections for American farmland. “We need…