The newly released Senate Farm Bill framework is receiving a positive response from the cattle industry, though producers say additional work remains before the legislation addresses several of their top priorities. A …
Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities
John Newton Says Ag Labor Reform, Farm Bill, and Economic Relief Can’t Wait America’s farmers face no shortage of challenges in 2026, and according to John Newton, Vice President of …
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by …
Farm Bill Proposal Sparks Debate Over Imported Foods in School Meals
A proposed provision in the House Farm Bill is generating discussion among agricultural organizations, school nutrition professionals and food policy advocates. The measure would limit schools’ ability to purchase certain imported …
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
Momentum appears to be building for a new farm bill as congressional agriculture leaders report progress in negotiations aimed at updating federal farm policy. A recent report highlighted renewed optimism from …
Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation
One of the biggest headlines from the episode was movement on the federal Farm Bill, which officially passed the U.S. House for the first time since 2018. The legislation marks …
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag for the …
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
The latest AgNet News Hour Podcast delivers another packed episode with Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and “Sir” Josh McGill, bringing listeners a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, business, education, water …
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and producer Josh McGill as they dive deep into the stories shaping California’s vibrant …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer along with Guest Host, Josh McGill discuss the current state of trade and …
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On the first part of the show, Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the impact of tariffs on the shipping industry …





















