A Conversation with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau A Morning at the Agribee The conversation opens with Ag Meter welcoming guest Colleen Cecil, Executive Director …
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer share post-Thanksgiving reflections before diving into key issues shaping California agriculture. The show features Part One …
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
The AgNet News Hour opened with host Nick Papagni and co-host Lorrie Boyer, sharing the latest updates from California and nationwide agriculture. They discussed weekend highlights and emphasized the abundance …
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
California agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive. …
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
California’s Crossroads: John Duarte Talks Leadership, Agriculture, and the Future of the Golden State On a special Thanksgiving edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” …
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
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 …