…for field-level compliance,” the letter states. Context: Assembly Bill 2243 These proposed changes originate from Assembly Bill 2243, passed in 2022, which directed Cal/OSHA to consider updates to wildfire smoke…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…for walnuts, where global competition from China remains strong. Plus, there’s a preview of the UC ANR Walnut Field Day on July 18 in Rio Oso, and an almond trade…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…Hurts America’s Farmworkers “The workers have been here for years, working hard, paying taxes, part of the community,” Cunha said. He recalled a moment in the field just a day…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…once you get the crop established, the expenses definitely slow down.” When asked about recent concerns surrounding ICE activity and field inspections, Allen assured that conditions remain stable. “Every contractor…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…is so complicated,” Papagni noted. “What can you do for the grower?” Cunha responded by explaining how the League supports its members through legal advocacy, in-field representation, and direct outreach….
Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
…viable beverage of choice. Fighting for a Fair Playing Field Tariffs, international competition, and a lack of government support continue to burden U.S. growers. “Most major wine-producing countries support their…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…unique legal protections in agriculture, referencing the 1986 law that requires federal agents to carry a specific search warrant—known as a Federal Field Warrant—when entering farms or packinghouses. “No other…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Arizona crops. Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes “We just started planting our first field today,” Allen said. “We won’t come off until late September or early October—that’s…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
Farm Advocates Warn of Disruption to Ag Productivity Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image California agricultural…
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,…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…local growers. Quarantine enforcement includes: Prohibiting the transport of host materials without inspection Increased monitoring and field inspections Outreach to nurseries, landscapers, and growers Public Awareness and Compliance Encouraged To…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…Industry Leaders Call for Protection of Organic Standards Industry voices have emphasized that the USDA’s current rules are essential for: Maintaining a level playing field for organic producers Ensuring product…