California is at a crossroads — and according to gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, the state’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and energy producers are carrying the heaviest burden. In a wide-ranging interview, …
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
When it comes to passionate advocacy for American agriculture, Stephanie Nash is leading from the front. A fourth-generation dairy farmer now based in Tennessee, Stephanie has transformed her family’s legacy …
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy …
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
California farmer and entrepreneur Elaine Culotti — widely known as the “Lipstick Farmer” — has officially entered the race for governor, launching a campaign centered on economic development, local control, …
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
The February 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with Elaine Culotti, who officially announced she is running for Governor of California. In a …
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
National FFA Week: The February 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on one of the most influential youth organizations in agriculture, the National FFA Organization. Hosts …
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
California agriculture is facing mounting pressure — from water shortages and wildfire risk to regulatory overload, energy costs, and state budget deficits. Stepping forward to represent rural Northern California is …
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty. In …
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
John Holmes is an important figure in American agriculture history, recognized for his role in advancing scientific agriculture and formal agricultural education in the United States. His work helped establish …
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
California Cattle Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges California ranchers are navigating a complex landscape of predation, water management, urban expansion, and political pressures. Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, …
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community …
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
The January 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging and passionate interviews of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Shaping California’s Future Through FFA California’s agricultural industry thrives thanks to the next generation of leaders developed through FFA (Future Farmers of America). On a recent Ag Meter episode, Nick …