…Immigration in California Agriculture The discussion addressed labor challenges, including immigration policies affecting farm workers. California agriculture relies on a stable workforce for food production, environmental protection, and rural community…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…expansion, including: The Homestead Act encouraging land settlement The spread of railroad infrastructure Immigration and population growth Increased demand for food and fiber These developments fueled both opportunity and rapid…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the timeline for meaningful reform may span several years, he remains hopeful that regulatory improvements and practical advocacy can address labor shortages and support farm operations more effectively. Supporting Local…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…possibility of immigration reform under the incoming federal administration. Jacobsen expressed cautious optimism. President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated an interest in addressing several categories of immigration—agricultural laborers, DACA recipients, and…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…grow underground or that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. We’ve got to bridge that gap.” On labor and immigration reform, Jacobsen was cautiously optimistic. “I’m hopeful this administration will…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
A Voice for Water Policy Reform Edward Ring California’s ongoing water crisis remains one of the state’s most critical and divisive issues — a struggle that affects farmers, cities, and…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
Don Wagner A Conversation with Don Wagner: Candidate for California Secretary of State California’s upcoming election season brings fresh energy and new voices calling for reform. Among them is Don…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…“If it passes, it could cut rural and conservative representation in Congress by more than half,” he said. “That’s not reform — that’s erasure. Central Valley farmers deserve a voice,…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…also warned that Prop 50, if passed, could devastate rural representation and drive up food costs. “It’s political redistricting disguised as reform,” he said. “If it passes, Central Valley agriculture…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…to immigration and labor, Jones argued that the federal government must finally modernize the system. “It shouldn’t be partisan,” he said. “We need controlled immigration and fair immigration. You can’t…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…to run for office, to step up and serve.” The discussion also covered immigration and labor, with Jones calling for “common sense solutions” and long-term federal reform. “You can’t have…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…SGMA, and ongoing immigration and labor issues. These are all piling up.” Despite the headwinds, Ross emphasized collaboration, education, and technology as key solutions. She discussed how the state is…
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…are facing unprecedented “headwinds,” citing low prices, labor shortages, immigration struggles, and rising regulatory costs. She compared current conditions to the hardships of the 1980s farm crisis, adding that today’s…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…Ag Meter and AgNet West will continue to amplify voices like Culotti’s that call for reform, accountability, and renewed pride in California’s farming legacy. Building a Broader Platform Culotti also…



















