The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth coverage of California’s cherry season with Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson, focusing on the business side of the industry, from marketing challenges to rising …
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
California’s cherry season is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent years. In a recent interview where ”the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, sat down with Mike …
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
California’s citrus industry is heading into the spring and summer season with cautious optimism—and few voices capture that better than Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing. …
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape …
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
How Innovative Water Technology Is Helping Farmers Fight Salinity, Save Water, and Boost Yields Water is the foundation of agriculture—and when it’s compromised, everything else follows. In a powerful conversation …
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Aqua4D manager Jeff Nunes, who explained how new water-treatment technology could help farmers improve irrigation efficiency, reduce line clogging, and better manage …
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
From the Heart of California Agriculture Few places represent the strength and scale of American agriculture like Tulare County—and few voices capture it better than Tricia Stever Blattler. In a …
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
California agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal moments in decades. In a recent interview at Fresno State with “the Ag Meter”, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass shared …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, shared his candid perspective on the …
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the …
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
At a recent interview with “the Ag Meter” at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton delivered a sharp critique of California’s current leadership while laying out a bold vision for …
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
A Conversation from Fresno State At a recent agricultural gathering hosted at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco sat down with AgNet West’s “Ag Meter” to discuss the future of …
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
The Founding of an Agricultural Innovator In 1901, brothers Charles Butler and Newton Butler established the Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City. What began as a modest operation would grow …