California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is promising a new direction for agriculture, water policy and the state’s economy. In an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Hilton discussed …
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
U.S. Representative Tom McClintock joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for a wide-ranging discussion about California agriculture, water shortages, wildfire prevention, energy costs, and the future of federal farm policy. …
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of California, joined Nick Papagni for a final conversation ahead of the November election. Hilton discussed …
$9 Million California Facility to Convert Almond Shells Into Biochar
A new California facility will produce almond shell biochar through a $9 million project in Delano, creating a potential new market for agricultural byproducts while supporting soil health and carbon storage. Treehouse …
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
California agriculture depends on healthy soil, effective nutrient management and responsible water use. For Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, helping growers improve soil health is about more than producing …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future
Nearly 100 Years of California Farming As pumpkin season gets into full swing, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat down with Bryan Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in …
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
California agriculture takes center stage in the latest AgNet NewsHour, as Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, talks with fourth-generation Bakersfield farmer Jason Giannelli and Patrick Williams of SkySense about some …
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
California’s water future, the impact of SGMA, agricultural land, new crop opportunities and changing water-management strategies were all part of a wide-ranging conversation when Duarte Nursery President John Duarte joined …
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of challenges, from water availability and rising energy costs to smaller tree-nut crops and the search for new opportunities. On the latest AgNet …
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging AgNet News Hour interview covering some of the biggest challenges facing California farmers and ranchers, …
California Ag Faces Wolves, Labor and Regulatory Challenges
California agriculture is facing a long list of challenges, and “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni covers many of them in the latest AgNet News Hour Podcast, including an in-depth conversation …
Rick Roberti on Cattle, Beef, Wolves, Wildfires and California Agriculture
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of challenges, and on the latest AgNet News Hour, Ag Meter Nick Papagni sat down with Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s …