Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

DanAlmonds, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Wine

The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti …

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Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

Manuel Cunha on Immigration Reform and Ag Labor Nick Papagni recently spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, about the urgent need for immigration reform and how …

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

DanBiofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His …

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water, Wine

Discovering Ziveli Winery in West Fresno Nestled between Kerman and Fresno, just north of the small town of Biola, Ziveli Winery offers more than just exquisite wines—it’s a place where …

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

DanEconomy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

California agriculture faces mounting challenges, from water shortages to labor and regulatory pressures. Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, shares firsthand insights on what farmers are …

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the …

Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

DanAgri-Business, Grapes, Interview, Special Reports, Wine

From Italian Restaurants to California Wine Marlena Paolilli is no stranger to food, family, and tradition. Coming from one of the Central Valley’s most iconic Italian families, her roots are …

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Seeds, Special Reports

Syngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin, …

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Trade

Custom Produce: Ted Torosian’s Journey from Football Legend to Produce Industry Leader From the Football Field to Farming Success Ted Torosian, a name well known in Sanger Apache football history …

Florida FFA

Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo

DanEducation, Interview, Special Reports

Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders At the recent Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, three outstanding members of the Florida FFA Association—Lyla Bent, Hope Storter, and Isabelle Jenkins—shared …

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Commodities, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

A Family Legacy in Madera At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Midland Tractor in Madera has been serving farmers for more than 40 years. For Stan Nelson, who has …

California pistachio

California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Promising Pistachio Season Ahead California pistachio growers are preparing for what could be their largest harvest on record. According to Richard Kreps, Ultra Gro representative and Chairman of the …

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Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

Carrying the Family Legacy In Tulare County, where agriculture and community are woven together, Joseph Bakker stands as the third generation in a long line of dairy farmers. His family …

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water

In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator …

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the …

Homegrown Organic

Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Berries, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic …

Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag

DanCattle, Commodities, Commodity Report, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Exports/Imports, Hay/Alfalfa, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Trade, Water

Inside the California Feed Market: Price Pressures and Protein Replacements In a wide-ranging conversation with AgNet West, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities detailed the evolving dynamics of the hay and …

California Fresh Fruit

California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Fruits & Vegetables, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Trade, Water

A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing …

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Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California …

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Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture, speaking candidly on Fox …

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Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California

DanAgave, Agri-Business, Almonds, As Seen On Instagram, Disease, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tomatoes, Water

From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. If you’ve spent any …

Henry A. Wallace

Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

A Pioneer in Agriculture Henry A. Wallace is widely celebrated as the father of hybrid seed corn and the founder of the Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company. His groundbreaking work in …

John W. Tyson

John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Poultry, This Land of Ours

Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place at the right time. In …

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Weather

Ongoing Struggles Over Land and Water California agriculture continues to face pressure from regulatory uncertainty, land use conflicts, and unresolved water projects. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted …

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The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Forestry, This Land of Ours, USDA

Early Recognition of Forest Stewardship Even as America’s early settlers were clearing land to establish homesteads and plant crops, the government recognized the importance of protecting and managing the nation’s …

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Forestry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water, Weather

Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …