…discuss pressing agricultural labor challenges facing California. At the center of the conversation was the controversial H-2A guestworker program. H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers “That program has a lot…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…heavily on seasonal and skilled immigrant labor. As delays in the H-2A program continue to cost farmers millions in lost crops, the potential for reform is welcome news. Nick and…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…and their treatment under the law. “She’s not a criminal,” Cunha emphasized. “You’re the criminal as a country because you didn’t develop the programs necessary.” A System in Crisis Cunha…
Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program
…Pierce’s Disease Control Program, with 76.56 percent of growers voting in favor of renewal—surpassing the required threshold for continuation. Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program Funded through a grower-paid…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
California Wine Growers Back Program to Combat Vineyard Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has reauthorized the Pierce’s Disease Control Program, a vital effort aimed at protecting…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…CDFA’s Technical Assistance Program, and the University of California Cooperative Extension to host workshops stretching from Glenn County in the north to Kern County in the south. These sessions provided…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…helped create the tractor trade-in program, which covers up to 80% of the cost for new, cleaner-running tractors,” Cunha said. The program, developed with industry partners like Roger Isom, is…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…years,” said Jameson, highlighting a sharp contrast with 2023’s 10.1 million and 2024’s 9.5 million carton crops. A Season of Extremes According to Jameson, several factors contributed to the dramatic…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…of the H-2A program, with Cunha explaining why it’s often unworkable for California producers. He calls for a new guest worker program that provides temporary legal status and protections for…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…give growers and workers the tools they need to comply and succeed.” 6. Challenges with the H-2A Guest Worker Program Cunha criticized the H-2A program as overly expensive and unworkable…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…family and farm he built. “You don’t need to go to the biggest school to succeed. If you’re good, they’ll find you.” Stay Connected: Follow more interviews at AgNetWest.com and…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…a crucial body that helps oversee the safety, quality, and effectiveness of fertilizing materials used across the state. This advisory board supports the Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which plays a…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…the U.S. becomes reliant on foreign sources for its fresh produce, he cautioned, it would lose control over the very resources that sustain public health. A Call to Prioritize Nutrition…
