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 …
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. …
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in his approach to immigration—proposing that undocumented farm workers be allowed to remain in the U.S. if their employers vouch for them. …
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
A coalition of 23 leading agricultural organizations has formally voiced its opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations that would impose staggered work schedules and lower the air quality threshold for mandatory …
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
Assemblyman David Tangipa Calls Out Misplaced Priorities in Sacramento In a recent interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Central Valley Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) voiced sharp criticism of California …
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
California Assemblyman Tangipa Calls for Ag Policy Reform, Water Security, and Common-Sense Leadership In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, California Assembly District 8 representative Mr. David Tangipa …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
AgNet News Hour – Labor Solutions, Walnut Momentum, and Global Almond Growth On today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill deliver an insightful pre-Independence Day show that …
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture, speaking candidly on Fox …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
AgNet News Hour: Water, Land, and a Fight for the Future of Farming in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and …
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
Legal Aid, Equipment Upgrades, and Worker Advocacy Top List of Nisei Services In the latest Ag Business Update, Nick Papagni speaks with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, …
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West, spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers …
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which …