The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River …
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
A Conversation with Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California Ag Tech Alliance Bringing the Ag Tech Community Together At FIRA USA in Woodland, California, excitement and collaboration filled …
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
An In-Depth Conversation with Executive Director Dusty Ference As California agriculture faces mounting regulatory pressure, few voices have stepped forward as boldly as Dusty Ference, Executive Director of the Kings …
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
Reaching the Mississippi: The Edge of the Frontier By 1813, America’s western frontier stretched to the Mississippi River, marking a major milestone in the nation’s expansion. At its heart stood …
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
The November 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, who joined hosts Nick Papagni …
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
A Voice for Water Policy Reform California’s ongoing water crisis remains one of the state’s most critical and divisive issues — a struggle that affects farmers, cities, and the environment …
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture (CWA), she …
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
The November 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour packed plenty of passion and perspective as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed everything from the FFA Golden Owl Awards …
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
The November 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour struck a chord with California farmers and voters alike as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Don Wagner, candidate for …
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
A Conversation with Valley Pride Ag Owner Sunny Toor Early Uncertainty and a Shifting Crop Estimate As the 2025 almond season approached, uncertainty hung over the industry. Speaking with Nick …
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
The October 31 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a spirited mix of Halloween humor and serious ag talk as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Kevin Kester, …
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California …
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
The October 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled the global marketplace head-on, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill examined how trade policy, retail pricing, and foreign imports continue to shape the …
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
The October 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of urgency and innovation, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed California’s expanding HLB citrus quarantine, the …