On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, joined Nick Papagni for …
Dayna Ghirardelli Discusses Sonoma County Water Challenges and the Future of Family Farming
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss California’s ongoing water challenges, the struggling wine …
Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from rising labor costs and water limitations to pest resistance, regulatory hurdles and the loss of family farms. But agricultural technology, automation and artificial …
Assemblyman David Tangipa Discusses California Water, Spending and Election Priorities
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, California Assemblyman David Tangipa, who represents the state’s 8th Assembly District, joined Nick Papagni for a conversation about California’s water infrastructure, government …
Matt Angel Warns Groundwater Declines Could Threaten California’s Farming Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Matt Angel, Madera County farmer and longtime groundwater and irrigation pump expert formerly associated with Madera Pumps, joined Nick Papagni for an …
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is promising a new direction for agriculture, water policy and the state’s economy. In an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Hilton discussed …
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
U.S. Representative Tom McClintock joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for a wide-ranging discussion about California agriculture, water shortages, wildfire prevention, energy costs, and the future of federal farm policy. …
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of California, joined Nick Papagni for a final conversation ahead of the November election. Hilton discussed …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses Forest Management, California Water and the Future of Farming
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, representing California’s 5th Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. McClintock discussed …
California Growers Urged to Prioritize Post-Harvest Tree Nutrition
California growers are being encouraged to focus on post-harvest nutrition, soil health, and early-season nutrient monitoring as they prepare orchards for the upcoming spring. With uncertain El Niño weather patterns …
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
California agriculture depends on healthy soil, effective nutrient management and responsible water use. For Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, helping growers improve soil health is about more than producing …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
California Water Crisis, Rising Costs and Crop Protection Take Center Stage
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part …
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
Kyle Kirkland, a Central Valley businessman running for California’s 21st Congressional District, is making water management, agricultural competitiveness and the rising cost of living central themes of his campaign. In …