A Lawman’s Leap: Sheriff Chad Bianco Runs for Governor Nick Papagni, also known as “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who has announced his …
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, a diverse coalition of agricultural, municipal, and community stakeholders, is stepping up efforts to improve water supply reliability in California’s Central Valley. At the …
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill kick off a fabulous Friday with a spotlight on the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo—an …
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
California Fresh Fruit Association President Speaks Out on Growing Regulatory Burdens Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit …
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2 …
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
Solar Panels vs. Farmland: A Growing Controversy Nick Papagni, host of The Ag Meter, sat down with Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to discuss a major issue affecting …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
Common Sense and Crisis Mode: July 10 AgNet News Hour with Steve Hilton In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill are joined by one of the …
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused …
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
The American Butter Institute (ABI) is raising serious objections to Country Crock’s new dairy-free butter alternative, arguing that the use of the term “butter” on the product’s label is misleading …
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gearing up to launch a nationwide survey that will play a critical role in shaping the 2025 grape production forecast. Conducted by the …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across …
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
Steve Hilton: California’s Crisis is “Democrat Extremism and Incompetence” Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter”, recently sat down with Steve Hilton, who is officially running for Governor of California. …
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers …
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. “We put …