…to support ag labor with overtime tax relief. Instead, local leaders continue chasing geothermal, solar, and now lithium extraction as the next economic boom—overlooking the century-long foundation agriculture has provided….
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…Nisei Farmers League, spoke candidly about the broken state of America’s labor immigration system—particularly its impact on the people who have worked in U.S. agriculture for decades. Cunha: Immigration Failure…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
Nisei Farmers League President Pushes for Legal Pathway for Farm Labor In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, weighed in…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…challenges of labor contracting and immigration policy. “We actually use three different labor contractors, especially for the pistachios,” said Allen. “It’s pretty labor-intensive the first three or four years. Then…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…about how the organization is helping California growers navigate a complicated labor and regulatory landscape. Manuel Cunha Advocates for Growers Through Nisei Farmers League Support Programs “The immigration labor issue…
Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
…Falling domestic wine consumption, especially among younger consumers Excess inventory and vineyard removals Labor and input costs Tariff unpredictability Bitter noted that growers with contracts are holding steady, while those…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…rising input costs, and limited sales opportunities. Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook “We’ve had situations where growers have been unable to find a home for their…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…bracing for labor shortages while navigating a legal and political maze that has left both employers and employees uncertain and exposed. The episode also explores the rising costs and complications…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…issues impacting California’s agricultural landscape. From immigration reform to labor enforcement, Cunha offers practical insight from the front lines of advocacy. Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform 1. Overview of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…and Josh kick off with a reflection on Central Valley mornings before diving into the heated topic of ag labor. From H-2A guest worker challenges to proposals for prisoner labor…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…Legacy, and Leadership The ranch relies on multiple labor contractors, especially for early-stage pistachio work. Joel praises the performance and reliability of their crews and dispels common misconceptions about labor…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…from cotton due to market challenges. He emphasizes the growing importance of smart crop rotation, dependable labor contractors, and adjusting to the rising costs of freight and inputs. But it’s…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…required Optimizing load capacities Lowering fuel and labor costs The proposed adjustment is designed to benefit the movement of dry bulk agricultural commodities such as grain, fertilizer, and other key…