Thanksgiving Week Opens with Weather Shifts and Industry Updates The AgNet News Hour begins with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer catching up on Thanksgiving plans, recent health challenges, and …
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
Buffalo Bills Fandom Meets Agriculture In a lively discussion on the Ag Meter, Matt Jungman, Senior Director of Events for the upcoming Organic Growers Summit, shared insights not just about …
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie …
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
A Half-Century That Transformed American Agriculture From the Civil War era to the early 20th century, the United States experienced the most dramatic growth in agricultural development in its history. …
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
The November 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off Thanksgiving week with a fun, flavorful conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed one of their favorite …
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
A Legacy Rooted in Bakersfield In the heart of California’s South Valley, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Jason Giannelli, a fourth-generation farmer from Bakersfield, carries forward a …
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River …
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
Early Farmers and the Realities of Supply and Demand In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains how early American farmers and ranchers quickly learned a fundamental economic principle: …
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
Semios’ On-Farm Innovation: A Conversation with General Manager Stephen Pistoresi A Familiar Valley Name Returns to the Spotlight When Ag Meter host Nick welcomed his next guest, it felt like …
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
The November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Stephen Pistoresi, …
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
The November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global …
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
Navigating a Complex Year in Ports, Trucking, and Freight The agricultural export sector continues to evolve rapidly, and few understand the intricacies of ports, trucking, and container logistics better than …
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
The November 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour gave listeners a behind-the-scenes look at one of agriculture’s least visible but most vital sectors — freight and drayage. Hosts Nick …
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes The fall season has brought another strong showing for California’s …