California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In a wide-ranging …
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race …
California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform
The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who is pushing for major reforms in California while emphasizing stronger support for farmers, …
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
The World Ag Expo continues to raise the bar for agricultural events worldwide—and in a recent interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sat down with Assistant General Manager …
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
From the Heart of California Agriculture Few places represent the strength and scale of American agriculture like Tulare County—and few voices capture it better than Tricia Stever Blattler. In a …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, shared his candid perspective on the …
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
A Conversation from Fresno State At a recent agricultural gathering hosted at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco sat down with AgNet West’s “Ag Meter” to discuss the future of …
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
Agriculture is more than a profession—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy better than Jenny Lester Moffitt, the latest guest with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni. In this …
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
The March 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, diving deeper into the growing challenges …
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
The cattle industry never slows down—and neither do the people working to protect it. In a recent interview with “the Ag Meter”, host Nick Papagni sat down with Katie Roberti, …
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
At the World Ag Expo, one conversation with “the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, stood out as a glimpse into the future of farming. Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, shared …
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag for the …
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective. …