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 …
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
Today’s AgNet News Hour spotlighted a major moment for California agriculture as industry leaders and political candidates gathered at Fresno State for a gubernatorial debate focused heavily on farming, water, …
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
Agriculture is more than a profession—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy better than Jenny Lester Moffitt, the latest guest with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni. In this …
Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
The Beginnings of Agriculture in Colorado Agriculture in what is now Colorado began to take shape in the early 1850s, during a time when much of the region was considered …
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
Inside the Fight for Water in the Central Valley California agriculture is facing a defining moment—and water sits at the center of it all. In a compelling conversation with “The …
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing concerns over California’s ongoing water challenges, as water management expert Lindsay Cederquist outlined the real-world impact of limited allocations, regulatory pressure, and the need …
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
The Birth of Agriculture in Greeley Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, marking a turning point in the development of farming across the state. Early settlers arrived with optimism …
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag for the …
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
A Multi-Generational Legacy on California’s Westside At Woolf Farming & Processing, agriculture is more than a business—it’s a legacy that began in 1974 and continues to evolve with each generation. …
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
The March 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Stuart Wolf and the Wolf family of Wolf Farming and Processing, highlighting how innovation is helping …