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Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
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Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
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“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
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…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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AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
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California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…up to be a breakout year for California pears. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
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