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 …
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
California farmer and entrepreneur Elaine Culotti — widely known as the “Lipstick Farmer” — has officially entered the race for governor, launching a campaign centered on economic development, local control, …
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
The March 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured part two of an in-depth conversation with gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who continued outlining her vision for California’s future — …
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
The February 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with Elaine Culotti, who officially announced she is running for Governor of California. In a …
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
California’s freight and agricultural sectors are under unprecedented strain, and few know the pressures better than Mark Woods and Jose Nunez of Wildwood Express. From skyrocketing regulations to rising equipment …
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
The February 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued a powerful two-part discussion on the growing crisis in California trucking, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill again welcomed …
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
A Fifth-Generation Farmer Speaks Out Stephanie Moreda-Arend, fifth-generation farmer from Moreda Family Farms in the Pinaluma–Point Reyes area, has been at the forefront of a battle to preserve family farming …
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
Freight Industry Warning: The February 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a topic that affects every farmer, processor, retailer, and consumer in California — freight. Hosts Nick Papagni …
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
California agriculture is facing mounting pressure — from water shortages and wildfire risk to regulatory overload, energy costs, and state budget deficits. Stepping forward to represent rural Northern California is …
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty. In …