Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs 2025 proved to be a strong year for California tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios …
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges …
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
A Conversation with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau A Morning at the Agribee The conversation opens with Ag Meter welcoming guest Colleen Cecil, Executive Director …
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
Understanding the Role of Bryan Little California agriculture faces unique challenges when it comes to employment regulations, and Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau is at the forefront of …
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
California’s Crossroads: John Duarte Talks Leadership, Agriculture, and the Future of the Golden State On a special Thanksgiving edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” …
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
Thanksgiving Week Opens with Weather Shifts and Industry Updates The AgNet News Hour begins with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer catching up on Thanksgiving plans, recent health challenges, and …
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie …
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
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 …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
A Conversation on Weather, Harvest Challenges, Industry Complexity, and the Future of Farming California agriculture is built on a foundation of resilience, innovation, and deep generational knowledge. Few people understand …
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 …