…without face an increasingly uncertain future. Hope on the Horizon Despite the current challenges, Bitter remains cautiously optimistic. “Everything’s kind of cyclical… We’re seeing vineyards being pulled out, abandoned, or…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…consecutive high-yield seasons. Despite these challenges, the quality remained high, and strong demand pushed prices to record levels. Technology and Global Reach Jameson also emphasized the role of cutting-edge optical…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…delivered a sobering message to wine grape growers across California. The wine grape industry, already under strain for the past few years, continues to face major challenges—including declining wine consumption,…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…industry has that provision except for agriculture,” Cunha noted, highlighting the critical need to understand and enforce these protections. To address broader immigration challenges, Cunha is actively working on legislative…
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…
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…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
At the 49th Annual Allied Grape Growers Luncheon in Fresno, key challenges facing the grape and wine industry were front and center. With U.S. wine sales off to a slow…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
In this exclusive interview, Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch joins The Ag Meter to discuss farming in Firebaugh, the challenges and successes of Westside agriculture, and life as the…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…to discuss one of California agriculture’s most pressing issues: water. Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability Jacobsen voiced a long-standing concern over the ongoing challenges facing the state’s…
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…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…in both regions, explained how initial challenges on the west side created long-term clarity. “It’s kind of like we feel like there were some hard things that happened up front…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…on bulk shipments to move products across long distances, and a more flexible weight allowance could: Enhance shipping efficiency Relieve pressure on trucking operations Support timely delivery of critical inputs…
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…