The January 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on a crop that helped build the Central Valley—but is now fighting for survival: California raisins. Hosts Nick Papagni and …
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
The January 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most emotional and urgent interviews of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill zeroed in …
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
The January 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a growing concern many California growers know all too well—foreign competition flooding the market during peak domestic seasons. Hosts Nick …
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
The January 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour was a full-on technology showcase as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored the fast-changing world of ag automation—from spray drones …
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations …
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
How Humates Are Helping Farmers Improve Efficiency in a Changing Regulatory Landscape As soil health, water efficiency, and input costs continue to dominate conversations across agriculture, Russell Taylor of Live …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
Inside the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention: Why This Interview Matters The American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California wasn’t just another agriculture conference—it was a powerful reminder of …
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach Speaking at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in California, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered a forceful …
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
Lex Nicoleta, creator of the viral lifestyle brand Coastal Grandmother, joined Ag Meter for an in-depth conversation that blended family, farming, food, wine, and the evolving role of social media …
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer deliver a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing agriculture at both …
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared …
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
The first AgNet News Hour of 2026 opened with a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food policy, and accountability, as Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer set the tone …
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour kicks off 2026 with a comprehensive discussion on the most critical issue facing California agriculture: water. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer examine …