A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic …
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman, …
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California …
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
Inside the California Feed Market: Price Pressures and Protein Replacements In a wide-ranging conversation with AgNet West, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities detailed the evolving dynamics of the hay and …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
MAHA Moves to Fruits and Vegetables, Kern County’s Kirschenmen Enterprises In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring you the latest …
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of …
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
Urban Growth vs. Agricultural Water Use in the Desert Southwest Despite Arizona’s explosive population growth—from 1.3 million in 1957 to more than 7 million residents today—the state’s total water use …
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
In a candid conversation with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, now running for governor, shared bold criticisms of California’s current leadership—especially when it comes …
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing …
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California …
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
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 …
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
Solar Panels vs. Farmland: A Growing Controversy Nick Papagni, host of The Ag Meter, sat down with Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to discuss a major issue affecting …