The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…the Nisei Farmers League. What started as a recap of a successful industry luncheon quickly turned into a wide-ranging discussion touching on controversy, labor history, immigration reform, and the future…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…better wages, safety standards, and regulations. However, he stressed that major challenges remain, particularly around labor availability, immigration policy, and the need for practical solutions that support both workers and…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…U.S. Homestead Act, the policy offered land to settlers willing to establish farms and develop the territory. The Canadian government also encouraged immigration from Europe, hoping to populate the western…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…address labor shortages, and help offset challenges linked to immigration policy. Yet he argues union-backed rules have limited adoption compared to neighboring states. California, he says, should champion agricultural efficiency…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…oversight and public transparency in state spending. Immigration: Fixing a Broken System On immigration, Culotti drew a firm distinction between legal immigrants and those entering unlawfully. She cited an estimated…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…a broader theme throughout the program: California agriculture remains strong, but policy decisions in Sacramento have created serious challenges across water, freight, labor, and energy sectors. Whether discussing infrastructure, immigration,…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…discussion that touched on everything from water and infrastructure to immigration and state spending, Culotti made it clear she believes California needs a complete reset. Culotti, a farmer and entrepreneur,…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…future, immigration reform, and why abundance, not scarcity, should guide state policy. Duarte wasted no time challenging the idea that California lacks water. Instead, he argued the state suffers from…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…cotton operations, Mims stresses that policymakers must understand how food actually gets from the field to the grocery store. Immigration, Labor, and Accountability Labor shortages and immigration reform were also…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…and growing attention on agriculture policy. A major theme throughout the episode is farm labor and immigration reform. The hosts stress the urgent need for practical solutions that protect long-term…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…for 2026. The episode covers trade and tariff shifts, California water and SGMA challenges, labor and immigration pressures, freight and regulation costs, and record-setting years for pistachios and other commodities….
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…through legal work permits and fair immigration policies. Citizen Engagement and Accountability Culotti stresses the importance of citizen engagement. With millions of taxpayers funding a system that often fails to…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…technology, science, innovation, advocacy, and business—making the industry accessible even to first-generation farmers. Major policy topics include food affordability, land-use protection, utility costs, workforce and immigration reform, and the urgent…