Industry Legends Reflect on the Past and Present The raisin industry in California, once a dominant force in global dried fruit production, is undergoing dramatic changes. In a recent conversation …
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain …
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
The September 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour zeroed in on a topic not often heard on farm radio: freight. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Mark Woods …
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy …
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
Insights from Steve Malanca of West Valley Hauling The Ag Meter recently visited Firebaugh, California, where Nick Papagni sat down with Steve Malanca of West Valley Hulling to discuss the …
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but also a …
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
Ongoing Struggles Over Land and Water California agriculture continues to face pressure from regulatory uncertainty, land use conflicts, and unresolved water projects. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
A Family Legacy in Madera At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Midland Tractor in Madera has been serving farmers for more than 40 years. For Stan Nelson, who has …
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
A Lifetime in Agriculture Few names in agriculture carry the respect and legacy of Dale Nicol, AgriEdge Manager at Syngenta and a proud native of Wasco, California. With over 45 …
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni had a chance to talk with Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of the state of California. Nick commented to Hilton California is so unaffordable, …
American Agriculture History Minute: Urban Electrification in the 1920s
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, discussing the evolution of electrification in America during the early 1900s. He highlights how electric power transformed from a luxury to an …