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 …
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
The January 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most graphic and hard-hitting conversations yet on California’s escalating wolf crisis, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh …
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
A Rural Assemblywoman Brings Reality to Sacramento Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick represents California’s Assembly District 1, a vast and deeply rural region spanning 11 counties across the far North State. In …
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
The January 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most emotional and urgent interviews of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill zeroed in …
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 …
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from …
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
The January 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a packed lineup for California farmers—covering everything from federal attention on state ag issues to real-world energy solutions growers can …
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach Speaking at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in California, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered a forceful …
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
A Central Valley Leader Steps Forward Again Few public servants know Fresno County like Margaret Mims. After a 42-year law enforcement career—including 16 years as Fresno County sheriff—Mims is once …
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
Today’s edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and …
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and …
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
California Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) joined Ag Meter to discuss the future of California politics, agriculture, and representation, with a sharp focus on redistricting, election integrity, and the growing …
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, public policy, and the growing challenges facing California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and …
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
A New Year and Renewed Optimism for Grapes As California’s grape industry faces ongoing economic and labor pressures, cautious optimism is beginning to surface. On Ag Meter, Fresno County Viticulture …