…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…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
…in collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has released proposed regulatory modifications to restrict the use of 1,3-D. These steps follow a 45-day public comment period…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…the struggling wine grape market and the urgency for coordinated marketing, tariff reform, and consumer engagement. “It is a difficult time when most segments of the business are struggling.” –…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…regulatory roadblocks that have made water access a constant battle for growers. The conversation also highlights Joel’s new venture into silage corn for Producers Dairy, and why he’s moved away…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…out there. Whereas… on the east side, they’re changing the rules all the time.” He warned that this regulatory uncertainty is creating anxiety for east side farmers, especially those in…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…disrupting the food supply chain, increasing uncertainty for producers already facing tight margins, regulatory pressure, and weather-related challenges. “Immigrant workers are not only essential to harvesting crops—they are central to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…and navigating regulatory complexity. Gary also touches on water challenges, the shift toward generics in ag chemicals, and the need for hands-on experience in a field too often misunderstood by…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
CEO Ryan Jacobsen on the Bureau’s Role in a Changing Regulatory Landscape Nick Papagni, also known as “The Ag Meter”, sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…California’s agricultural sector continues to contend with limited water access, regulatory pressure, and competing environmental interests, Kreps emphasized the urgency of change. “We’ve been battling this for 50 years,” he…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…steadily grown in recent years thanks to increased consumer demand and strong regulatory backing. What Comes Next? As the USDA moves forward with its rulemaking process, stakeholders across the organic…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…a proposed new fee structure. The plan includes a sliding scale for pumping fees that many small farmers say still disproportionately burdens them—especially as costs for labor, fertilizer, and regulatory…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
…lows in cattle numbers and increasing regulatory burdens. California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage Cattle Numbers Plunge to Historic Lows According to Hill, the California beef industry is entering…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…in animal health and economic stability. Later in the show, the hosts pivot to California’s organic sector. Despite the state’s regulatory goals to increase organic farmland, acreage is trending downward….