…But as droughts worsen and wildfires highlight water shortages, the consequences of neglecting agriculture are becoming harder to ignore. The Labor and Immigration Challenge Alongside water, immigration and labor remain…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…current Clean Water Act requirements suffice. The National Chicken Council applauded this decision as a balanced approach to water quality regulation. Immigration Reform and the Dignity Act The program’s central…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…the potential for oversaturation but affirming automation’s inevitability in agriculture. Immigration Reform and the Dignity Act Immigration remains a central concern. Papagni highlighted the efforts of Manuel Cunha, president of…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…wage mandates make manual labor unsustainable. Immigration Reform and Farm Labor Labor remains one of the most pressing issues in California agriculture. Isom expressed optimism that bipartisan immigration legislation may…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…planned presence in California—including new legal representation—could uncover mismanagement of funds and bring accountability. Water, Labor, and Immigration Solutions Water policy remains a flashpoint for California agriculture. Collotti criticized the…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…shortages, Case considers himself fortunate to have an outstanding team, primarily Hispanic workers who are loyal and skilled. While he is aware of broader industry concerns related to immigration policies,…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…help turn things around. As Isom explains, labor and immigration reform are long overdue. For decades, leaders from both parties have failed to create a path forward. But Isom is…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…of the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, where key issues like immigration reform and, you guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…Perspective on Immigration Reform As a nursery owner and employer of hundreds, Duarte understands firsthand the need for a legal, reliable agricultural workforce. He supports immigration reform that provides clear…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…worsening health outcomes due to environmental mismanagement. Duarte didn’t stop at identifying the problems—he offered solutions. He shared his own draft legislation for comprehensive immigration reform and called for scalable…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…We become more efficient.” Labor Stability and Seasonal Strength Despite concerns around immigration and state labor regulations, Los Gatos enjoys strong employee retention—over 90% of its 150 seasonal workers return…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on ICE A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that limits how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…compelling conversations, headlined by a deep dive into immigration reform and its implications for agriculture. The show spotlighted the newly introduced Dignity Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill aimed at…