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…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…you an in-depth, powerful conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, who delivers a passionate and eye-opening look into the state of agricultural labor in California and…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Tackles Policy, Worker Rights, and Federal Overreach In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, outlined pressing…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…programs, the discussion emphasizes the urgency of making legal farm labor affordable and accessible—especially for small farmers. Wolves, Cattle, and Conservation Clashes As gray wolf populations grow in California, ranchers…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…Buffalo Bills. “Even though this is year number eight, every game feels like the first time… it never gets old.” Advice for Young Families and Future Farmers Joel encourages parents…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…that made it challenging for us on the west side. That there were different things that were imposed on us… that weren’t imposed on east side farmers.” As water regulations…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…is one of persistence, faith, and a lifelong devotion to helping farmers succeed. From his early days scouting rice fields in Northern California to mentoring the next generation of PCAs,…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…the mounting pressures facing California farmers—from water shortages to solar development on prime farmland. Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming “You’re absolutely right. That’s what we’re fighting,”…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…five-prong federal plan to push back the flesh-eating pest. “We’re working to keep it out of our country—and make sure American farmers and ranchers never have to deal with this,”…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…Farm Bureau, to discuss the organization’s legacy and mission. Founded in 1917, the Bureau has served as a vital advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Fresno County. Fresno…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…get around and spending time with inner-city kids, and schools… that you can show them this is exactly what we’re doing,” he explained. By demystifying agricultural practices, farmers can help…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…damaged fragile ecosystems.” A Skewed Narrative Blaming Farmers Kreps argued that the current narrative unfairly targets farmers as the cause of environmental degradation, particularly in relation to the Delta’s declining…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…to know. But it’s not just about what’s on the plate. The conversation shifts to Tulare County, where farmers are once again at odds with the State Water Board over…