…Papagni and co-host Josh McGill unpack key issues impacting California agriculture. From labor and immigration policies to the state of the wine grape market and ongoing wolf-cattle conflicts, the show…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…leaders are urging the federal government to reconsider its current approach to immigration enforcement, warning that recent federal operations are having a destabilizing effect on rural communities and farm operations…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…need for common-sense reform. Trump’s remarks highlighted the reality many farmers face—relying on experienced laborers who are being pushed out by current immigration enforcement efforts. The hosts reflect on the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…says have created unfair burdens for producers nationwide. She also addresses the urgent need for sensible immigration and farm labor policy — especially in light of recent ICE enforcement actions…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…says have created unfair burdens for producers nationwide. She also addresses the urgent need for sensible immigration and farm labor policy — especially in light of recent ICE enforcement actions…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…position as a key force in food production and sustainability, navigating pressing economic and environmental concerns with resilience. One of Ford’s most significant contributions is her advocacy for immigration reform,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…California that prohibits Border Patrol from conducting warrantless immigration stops, following an ACLU lawsuit over a Border Patrol sweep in Kern County. The ruling requires agents to have reasonable suspicion…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…to the brink of going under and created turbulence for producers trying to make ends meet. Unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal program cuts, and frozen Agriculture Department funding are now…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…talk to me about is labor, immigration, [and] the lack of available workers for their farms.” Ford, who chairs the Business Roundtable’s immigration committee, noted that immigrants make up about…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…H-2A program, emphasizing the need for legal immigration processes for agricultural workers. Nick highlighted three categories: those seeking legal work, long-term residents, and undocumented workers. Lorrie noted the program’s relevance…
Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in 2025
…prices and rising input costs, making it harder to stay afloat. According to Bloomberg, a mix of unpredictable tariffs, immigration policy shifts, cuts to federal programs, and frozen USDA funding…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
Immigration Officers and National Guard Conduct Operation on the ‘La Bestia’ Train to Prevent Migrants from Traveling Aboard DepositPhotos image USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…how immigration policies might affect meatpacking labor, but Smithfield’s leadership remains confident in its ability to adapt. Smithfield has also shifted focus toward its packaged meats business, featuring well-known brands…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…about immigration and the impact of mass deportations on the agricultural workforce, and her non-committal but thoughtful approach to handling the SNAP program. Additionally, the episode touches on the imbalance…