The November 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour was one of the most powerful yet, featuring an extended interview with Edward Ring, Director of the Energy and Water Policy Center of …
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
A Voice for Water Policy Reform California’s ongoing water crisis remains one of the state’s most critical and divisive issues — a struggle that affects farmers, cities, and the environment …
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture (CWA), she …
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
The November 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour struck a chord with California farmers and voters alike as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Don Wagner, candidate for …
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
California agriculture sits at the center of both national food security and global innovation. At FIRA USA 2025, Ag Meter sat down with Gabe Youtsey of UC Agriculture and Natural …
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
A Voice for Fair Elections and California’s Future Former California Secretary of State Bill Jones, a lifelong farmer from Firebaugh, has spent decades balancing agriculture and politics in the Golden …
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
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 …
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
A Legacy Rooted in Innovation When it comes to modern agriculture, few names carry as much influence as John Duarte, president of Duarte Nursery. Founded in 1989, Duarte Nursery has …
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
The September 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with one of the state’s most important agricultural voices. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Shannon …
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
The September 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured two guests with deep roots in the Central Valley, both offering powerful perspectives on the challenges — and the future …
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 …