A powerful and emotional conversation recently unfolded with host, “the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, sat down with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League. What started as a recap …
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
The March 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerful and controversial conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, addressing recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez …
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
The March 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, diving deeper into the growing challenges …
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
The cattle industry never slows down—and neither do the people working to protect it. In a recent interview with “the Ag Meter”, host Nick Papagni sat down with Katie Roberti, …
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
The March 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, highlighting the growing challenges …
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective. …
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges …
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
The March 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour highlighted the innovative work happening on California’s west side as Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farming and Processing joined the program alongside …
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
California agriculture sits at the center of an ongoing debate over water policy, infrastructure, and the future of farming in the state. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the …
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
The latest AgNet News Hour Podcast delivers another packed episode with Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and “Sir” Josh McGill, bringing listeners a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, business, education, water …
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with …
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
California agriculture faces enormous pressure—from water shortages and rising regulations to uncertain markets. Yet farms like Bowles Farming Company continue to adapt, innovate, and feed millions of people. In a …
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
The March 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging interview with Steve Hilton, a candidate for governor of California who says the state is at a turning …