A Passionate Voice for California Agriculture Nick Papagni opened his show with unmistakable enthusiasm, welcoming a guest who’s become a household name in California and beyond—Elaine Culotti, known to many …
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
The October 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a fiery interview with Elaine Culotti, known to many as the “Lipstick Farmer” and star of Undercover Billionaire. Hosts Nick …
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
A Turning Point in Agricultural Education In 1914, the United States Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, establishing the Cooperative Extension Service—a transformative program that reshaped how Americans learned about farming, …
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
A New Voice Rising from California’s Heartland In a state that feeds the world but often seems to fight its own farmers, Assemblyman David Tangipa has emerged as one of …
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: As Californians prepare to cast their ballots, Proposition 50 has emerged as one of the most controversial measures on the docket. At the center …
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
The October 9 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought another fiery interview with Assemblyman David Tangipa, who joined hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill to expose corruption in Sacramento …
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
Life Before Electricity on the Farm In the early 1930s, life in rural America looked vastly different from city living. Roughly nine out of ten rural homes were without electric …
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
The October 8 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured another powerful conversation with Shannon Douglass, president of the California Farm Bureau, who returned to the show to sound the …
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most …
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
A Conversation with a Leading PCA Nick Papagni recently had the opportunity to speak with Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA, representing Semios, …
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
The October 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated a big win for California agriculture as Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA …
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
The Story Behind Case’s Iconic Eagle Logo Logos are more than just graphics—they are enduring symbols of a company’s identity. From the Leaping Deer of John Deere to the Checkerboard …
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
Finding Solutions in a State Defined by Water Challenges California’s agriculture industry is built on innovation, resilience, and adaptation—qualities that define experts like Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales Manager at Avid …
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
The October 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Corey Broad, agronomic sales manager …