Facing Crisis Mode with Resilience: California Fruit Growers Speak Out on AgNet News Hour In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring Central Valley energy to…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…of the most pressing issues in California agriculture: the ongoing farm labor shortage and its ties to immigration policy. Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry Hopeful—but Realistic—Outlook…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…labor demands of the agricultural sector. Though Whitney’s invention is often linked to broader economic and social consequences, particularly the expansion of slavery in the South, it undeniably marked a…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…ag-curious, today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with timely updates and bold ideas. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
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Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…apply primarily to agriculture and hospitality sectors, which rely heavily on immigrant labor to maintain productivity and meet seasonal demand. Temporary Pass System Proposed To address both economic concerns and…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…labor. “Employers would be forced to pay for labor they cannot fully use,” the coalition argued, “while scrambling to cover gaps in essential operations in a strained labor market.” Mask…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
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Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…our farms,” Cunha said. “Fixing the southern border is part of fixing agriculture.” Agriculture and Immigration Linked As the labor crisis grows, Cunha warns that failing to act will harm…