The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in May, raises concerns about water availability. Snowpack serves as a natural reservoir, gradually releasing water throughout the …
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
California’s Westside farmers are once again caught in a cycle of uncertainty as water allocations remain unpredictable—despite full reservoirs and years of strong snowfall. According to AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer, Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Josh McGill discuss the upcoming heatwave …
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and …
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light on …
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
California farmers continue to face significant challenges due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of the Western Growers Association, highlights the urgent need …
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
In an exclusive AgNet West interview, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, sat down with Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to discuss the future of the Golden State. A …
California Needs New Water Plan
Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of the state water contractors has said the California water system was built long ago no longer works. We have severe droughts, flooding and atmospheric …
Avocados and Saving Water
Ag Net West, Josh McGill, has a story on avocados and saving water. A new study from Southern California could help avocado growers save both water and money in San …
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” open today’s show talking about key …
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors driving this trend and what cattle producers …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss various agricultural and economic updates. Nick …