Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

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American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few understand that better than USDA Undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce. In a compelling conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, …

Richard Fordyce

USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture

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The AgNet News Hour featured a detailed conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce, who outlined key federal efforts aimed at supporting farmers, improving financial stability, …

Emily Rooney

Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers

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The AgNet News Hour continued its conversation with Agricultural Council of California President Emily Rooney, diving deeper into the growing regulatory challenges, political uncertainty, and real-world pressures facing farmers across …

California agriculture

California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year

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The AgNet News Hour focused on a wide range of challenges impacting California agriculture, from political pressure in Sacramento to unpredictable weather patterns and rising input costs heading into a …

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

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California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In a wide-ranging …

California Governor Race

California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture

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The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race …

Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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A Fresh Perspective on California’s Future In a compelling and wide-ranging interview, California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins “the Ag Meter,” Nick Papagni, to deliver a candid assessment of the …

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who is pushing for major reforms in California while emphasizing stronger support for farmers, …

California Cherry Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

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The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth coverage of California’s cherry season with Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson, focusing on the business side of the industry, from marketing challenges to rising …

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

California’s cherry season is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent years. In a recent interview where ”the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, sat down with Mike …