Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

DanAgri-Business, Drought, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Voice for Fair Elections and California’s Future Former California Secretary of State Bill Jones, a lifelong farmer from Firebaugh, has spent decades balancing agriculture and politics in the Golden …

Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Drought, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

Life in Parkfield, California Kevin Kester is a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, a small ranching community northeast of Paso Robles in southeast Monterey County. Known as the “earthquake capital …

Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers

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The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain …

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

Introduction California agriculture is at a crossroads. From water shortages to restrictive energy mandates, farmers in the Central Valley face mounting pressures that threaten not just their livelihoods but the …

Edward Ring

California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity

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A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy …

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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Ongoing Struggles Over Land and Water California agriculture continues to face pressure from regulatory uncertainty, land use conflicts, and unresolved water projects. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

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A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His …

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted …

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25

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AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a …

AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25

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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 …

agave

Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California

DanAgave, Agri-Business, Almonds, As Seen On Instagram, Disease, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tomatoes, Water

From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. If you’ve spent any …

AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25

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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 …