Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach Speaking at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in California, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered a forceful …
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
A Central Valley Leader Steps Forward Again Few public servants know Fresno County like Margaret Mims. After a 42-year law enforcement career—including 16 years as Fresno County sheriff—Mims is once …
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
Today’s edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and …
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and …
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
California Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) joined Ag Meter to discuss the future of California politics, agriculture, and representation, with a sharp focus on redistricting, election integrity, and the growing …
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, public policy, and the growing challenges facing California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and …
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
On the latest AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, dive into the intersection of agriculture, marketing, and social media with influencer Lex Nicoleta, the …
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer deliver a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing agriculture at both …
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared …
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
The first AgNet News Hour of 2026 opened with a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food policy, and accountability, as Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer set the tone …
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour kicks off 2026 with a comprehensive discussion on the most critical issue facing California agriculture: water. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer examine …
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
California faces critical challenges in 2026, from economic mismanagement to overregulation and environmental disputes, and farmers are feeling the impact. On the AgNet West News Hour, Nick Papagni, the Ag …
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer explore a wide array of topics that matter to California agriculture and beyond, from …
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
California’s wine industry is heading into 2026 with renewed optimism following one of the most favorable growing seasons in recent years. In a conversation on Ag Meter, Allison Jordan—Vice President …