Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California …
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools …
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
Darren Hill of JD Food Discusses Beef Shortages, Rising Costs, and the Future of Meat in California In a candid conversation with “The Ag Meter,” Darren Hill, sales manager at …
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
In this Almond Update, we highlight a special feature from the Almond Journey podcast, episode 80, featuring almond grower and grower representative Mike Sonke. In a candid and insightful conversation, …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
AgNet News Hour: A Decade of “My Job Depends on Ag” and a Look Ahead On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and …
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
American Ag History Minute: Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to a pivotal time in westward …
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
Battling Pests Amid a Strong Citrus Set In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing in Sanger, California, shed light on a significant …
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase …
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the …
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
How a Simple Sticker Became a Statewide Movement for California Agriculture In 2015, two friends in California’s Central Valley, Steve Malanca and Erik Wilson, unknowingly launched one of agriculture’s most …
Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for Summer?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll from Valent® U.S.A. delves into what berry growers across California need to prepare for as summer sets in. From managing botrytis …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Ryan Jacobson on Farming, Advocacy, and the Future of California Agriculture Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour features an insightful and powerful interview with …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Freight, Fuel, and Food Security Take Center Stage It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, and today’s episode dives deep into the issues …
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
Imperial Valley Grower Andrew Leimgruber Backs Trump Push to Limit China’s Farmland Buys Andrew Leimgruber, a farmer from California’s Imperial Valley, is raising alarms over foreign ownership of American farmland, …