Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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In a powerful conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Fallbrook grower and entrepreneur Elaine Collotti—known as The Lipstick Farmer—delivered a frank assessment of California’s agricultural and political climate. Collotti, who …

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator …

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the …

John Duarte

John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California

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John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery and former U.S. Congressman, joined The Ag Meter with Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging interview on the urgent issues affecting California agriculture—water, immigration reform, …

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25

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Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of …

Homegrown Organic

Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future

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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 …