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Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
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Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
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Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in his approach to immigration—proposing that undocumented farm workers be allowed to remain in the U.S. if their employers vouch for them….
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…a monumental win for rural economies. Supporters argue the bill offers a framework for long-term economic stability and generational sustainability in American agriculture. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…million, an overwhelming 90% of Americans were farmers, forming the backbone of the nation’s economy and expansion. Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward Just a decade later, wagon trains and…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
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Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
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Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Foods, the 139-year-old brand based in Walnut Creek, California, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is now seeking new ownership. Del Monte’s Chapter 11 Signals Shift in U.S.…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” from AgNet West, spoke with David Tangipa, a Central Valley Assemblyman, about the mounting challenges facing California agriculture. While water remains a top concern, Tangipa…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…will again be the first in the country to harvest fresh pears, giving retailers early access to U.S.-grown fruit. Backed by retail promotions running from mid-July through October, California pears…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
Windmills have long played a vital role in agriculture—grinding grain, pumping water, and powering essential equipment. But in 1854, a breakthrough in windmill design changed everything. Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…