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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
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Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
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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
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…covers some of the biggest topics facing agriculture right now—from labor reform to market outlooks for California’s leading commodities. The episode opens with a discussion of a major development from…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
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Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…a wide range of pressing issues in California agriculture, including farm labor policy, regulatory challenges, and the importance of reforming immigration systems to reflect economic realities. Listen to the full…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
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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…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
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AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
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