A Life Rooted in Agriculture and Community Few names in California agriculture carry the weight of both experience and legacy like Nick Anderson, Western Division Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises and …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
Big Ideas for California Agriculture on Today’s AgNet News Hour Start your Tuesday morning strong with Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and producer Josh McGill on the latest episode of …
Trump Doubles Steel Import Tariffs as U.S.-Japan Talks Continue
The U.S. is taking a firmer stance on trade policy as President Donald Trump announces a significant increase in steel import tariffs. Under the new proposal, tariffs would rise from …
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
In this week’s market update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni highlights a strong start to June for California citrus and cherries. Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel …
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
In a strong show of support for American agriculture, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spent the day in Rome, Italy, reinforcing President Trump’s commitment to putting American farmers and ranchers …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and producer Josh McGill as they dive deep into the stories shaping California’s vibrant …
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer, Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Josh McGill discuss the upcoming heatwave …
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia orange crop, estimating a total yield …
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Just couldn’t be more bullish on the …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer, Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Josh McGill discuss the New World …
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
In 2024, the United States experienced a significant increase in vegetable imports, marking a 10% rise in total value to $8.03 billion—its highest recorded level. This surge was driven primarily …
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light on …