…foreign competitors face far fewer restrictions. “It makes it really tough to be competitive,” he warned, especially as other countries adopt U.S. techniques without the regulatory price tag. Labor Reform…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and California Governor Gavin Newsom—urging them to coordinate on water policy reforms. Their goal: to align regulatory frameworks and accelerate infrastructure improvements that could…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
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California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
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Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
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American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
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Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
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“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
…pointed to another growing crisis—freight and fuel. California Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers “I truly believe that gas is probably going to hit around $8…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
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David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
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H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform that supports both long-standing local workers and the sustainability of California farms. The full interview, where Cunha discusses more about the labor issues, and…