The November 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of optimism and realism as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill recapped the week’s biggest ag stories and welcomed back Sonny Toor, owner …
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 …
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
A Conversation with AgMeter and California Rancher Kevin Kester An Early Fall, Rare Green Grass, and Life in Parkfield As the conversation opens, AgMeter welcomes California rancher and former National …
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
FIRA 2025: Where Ag Tech Innovation Meets Community The Ag Meter team caught up with a familiar face at FIRA 2025 in Woodland, California — Danny Bernstein, founder and CEO …
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, …
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
A Leader in Agriculture and Industrial Technology At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Merced College stands as a beacon for agricultural innovation and workforce development. Dean Cody Jacobsen, who …
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
The October 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted one of the most promising voices in California’s agricultural education — Cody Jacobson, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology at …
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 …
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
A Tribute to America’s Agricultural Legacy Across the nation, countless halls of fame celebrate excellence — from sports and music to science and education. Agriculture, the backbone of America’s growth …
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 …
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill …
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
The Birth of Cargill: From Iowa Grain Storage to Global Agribusiness Surplus Grain Sparks Innovation In the mid-1800s, America’s agricultural landscape was changing rapidly. As grain production soared, farmers across …
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
From Dairy Roots to Ag-Tech Leadership At the FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, AgMeter sat down with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System)—a company that’s rapidly …

















