A Visit to Reedley: California’s Ag Secretary Engages with the Valley California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni at Reedley College to discuss the challenges …
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 …
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
Introduction California agriculture is at a crossroads. From water shortages to restrictive energy mandates, farmers in the Central Valley face mounting pressures that threaten not just their livelihoods but the …
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 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 …
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
USDA and NRCS Partner to Collect Data from 23,000 Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” open today’s show talking about key …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend-highlighting the …
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to close the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Bakersfield, California, opting not to renew the lease. California is one of the largest …
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great. They found very harsh climate with tornadoes, blizzards, drought, …
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentBeef on …