On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Matt Angel, Madera County farmer and longtime groundwater and irrigation pump expert formerly associated with Madera Pumps, joined Nick Papagni for an …
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is promising a new direction for agriculture, water policy and the state’s economy. In an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Hilton discussed …
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
U.S. Representative Tom McClintock joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for a wide-ranging discussion about California agriculture, water shortages, wildfire prevention, energy costs, and the future of federal farm policy. …
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of California, joined Nick Papagni for a final conversation ahead of the November election. Hilton discussed …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses Forest Management, California Water and the Future of Farming
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 …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
Edward Ring Urges California Growers to Prepare for Winter Storms and Groundwater Recharge
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with …
California Water Crisis, Rising Costs and Crop Protection Take Center Stage
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part …
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 …
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a change to renewable fuel requirements that could help maintain demand for ethanol and biodiesel. The plan would reallocate 770 million renewable fuel credits …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
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. …
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
A proposed increase in Russian diesel supplies to the United States is drawing both support and criticism as high fuel costs continue to pressure farmers, ranchers and other industries that …