On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss a growing threat to California’s agricultural water …
Dairy Industry Faces Questions About How Long Export Growth Can Continue
Strong export demand has helped support the U.S. dairy market in recent years, but growing milk supplies and uncertainty surrounding international trade are raising questions about how long that momentum …
Global Blueberry Production Could Increase by 1 Million Tons by 2030
Global blueberry production could grow by another 1 million tons by 2030 or shortly afterward as the industry continues to expand. However, industry leaders say increased production alone will not …
Roger Isom Highlights Rodent Damage, Insurance Costs and Regulatory Challenges Facing California Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, returned for Part 2 …
Large Animal Veterinary Shortage Affects More Than 500 U.S. Counties
More than 500 counties across 46 states experienced a shortage of large animal veterinarians in 2025, according to USDA estimates. The shortage is among the largest ever recorded, raising concerns …
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The opening is for one representative from …
Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
Potato breeding research is examining ways to reduce tuber damage during harvesting, storage and packing, with the goal of helping growers deliver more potatoes that meet market standards. Research is examining how potato characteristics, including skin quality, shape, size and bruise resistance, influence damage as tubers move through handling equipment. The work is focused on improving …
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a single provider that you could turn to for all of your agricultural and industrial rubber and plastic product solutions? California Industrial Rubber strives …
Hannah Johnson Discusses Agricultural Automation and the Fight to Keep California Family Farms Alive
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Hannah Johnson of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) joined Nick Papagni to discuss the future of agricultural automation, …
Matt Angel Warns Groundwater Declines Could Threaten California’s Farming Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Matt Angel, Madera County farmer and longtime groundwater and irrigation pump expert formerly associated with Madera Pumps, joined Nick Papagni for an …
Plantation Agriculture Shaped Early American Farming
Plantation agriculture played an important role in the development of early American agriculture, beginning in the 16th and 17th centuries and expanding across the southeastern colonies as farmers cultivated crops …
Syngenta Prepares New Crop Protection Technology for California Growers in 2027
Syngenta is preparing for California’s upcoming winter produce season while anticipating the potential introduction of new crop protection technology in 2027. During an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses Forest Management, California Water and the Future of Farming
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, representing California’s 5th Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. McClintock discussed …
New World Screwworm Cases in New Mexico Rise to Four
New Mexico has reported two additional cases of New World screwworm, involving a horse and a calf in Grant County, bringing the state’s total to four since the flesh-eating pest …