Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm …
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools …
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Ryan Jacobson on Farming, Advocacy, and the Future of California Agriculture Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour features an insightful and powerful interview with …
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
Advocating for California Ag: Ryan Jacobsen on Water, Policy, and the Valley’s Future Agriculture and Advocacy: A Lifelong Mission Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, reflects on …
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Despite …
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing Urges Immediate Solutions to a Growing Emergency In an interview with Nick Papagni of AgNet West, Stuart Woolf — CEO of Woolf Farming …
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
Executive Orders Ignored as Fresh Water is Lost to the Ocean Despite direct orders from both President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize delivering fresh water to …
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing is confronting a hard truth: farming in Fresno County’s west side is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to water scarcity. Speaking with AgNetWest, Woolf …
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh …
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
Holding the Line on Water Policy In a candid interview with Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” Stuart Woolfe of Woolfe Farming and Processing expressed a deep frustration shared by many …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News …
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His …