On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, representing California’s 5th Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. McClintock discussed …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses California’s Rising Costs, Energy Policies and Economic Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, who represents California’s 5th Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part interview examining California’s …
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
Kyle Kirkland, a Central Valley businessman running for California’s 21st Congressional District, is making water management, agricultural competitiveness and the rising cost of living central themes of his campaign. In …
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. …
Jamie Johansson Calls for Stronger Water Infrastructure and Agricultural Representation in Sacramento
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss …
Michael Gates Talks California Agriculture and Public Safety
California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni during a visit to Fresno, discussing California agriculture, public safety, labor issues, constitutional rights and his campaign for …
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
California agriculture takes center stage in the latest AgNet NewsHour, as Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, talks with fourth-generation Bakersfield farmer Jason Giannelli and Patrick Williams of SkySense about some …
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
California’s water future, the impact of SGMA, agricultural land, new crop opportunities and changing water-management strategies were all part of a wide-ranging conversation when Duarte Nursery President John Duarte joined …
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of challenges, from water availability and rising energy costs to smaller tree-nut crops and the search for new opportunities. On the latest AgNet …
Senate Farm Bill Advances With E15 Provision, Proposition 12 Dispute Unresolved
The Senate Farm Bill advanced through the Senate Agriculture Committee in September, moving a broad package of agricultural and nutrition policies toward consideration by the full Senate. The committee’s version includes a …
California Ag Faces Wolves, Labor and Regulatory Challenges
California agriculture is facing a long list of challenges, and “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni covers many of them in the latest AgNet News Hour Podcast, including an in-depth conversation …
Rick Roberti: California Cattle Industry Faces Major Challenges
Beef imports, low cattle numbers, wolves, water and regulations headline Ag Meter interview California cattle producers are facing a complicated mix of market, regulatory and environmental challenges, and California Cattlemen’s …
Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water
California agriculture faces enormous challenges, but Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen remains bullish on the future. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Jacobsen discussed …
Ryan Jacobsen Part 2: Why California Agriculture Is Worth Fighting For
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, returned for Part 2 of a wide-ranging conversation about the future of California agriculture. From …