During an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provided an in-depth update on several major initiatives shaping American agriculture. From …
California Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding to Fight Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
California lawmakers are urging USDA to provide emergency assistance as the glassy-winged sharpshooter continues to spread across the state, threatening vineyards and other high-value specialty crops. A recent report highlighted a bipartisan effort …
Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni
The return of the New World Screwworm to Texas has become one of the biggest agricultural stories of 2026, raising concerns among livestock producers, pet owners, and consumers across the …
Veterinarian Addresses Cattle Movement and Protection Measures Amid New World Screwworm Concerns
New World Screwworm precautions are becoming an increasingly important topic for cattle producers following recent detections in Texas. A recent discussion provided insight from Dr. D.L. Step, Senior Professional Services Cattle …
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection Near U.S. Border
A recent report highlighted USDA’s ongoing response to a New World Screwworm detection in northern Mexico and the measures being taken to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the destructive …
Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines
A recent report is raising concerns for California’s grape industry after invasive glassy-winged sharpshooters were discovered on grapevines sold through a retail outlet and in shipments distributed across multiple Northern …
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective. …
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
A Conversation with “the Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni On a recent episode of The AgNet New Hour, “the Ag Meter” host, Nick Papagni sat down with Stephen Pistoresi, General Manager …
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
The November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Stephen Pistoresi, …
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
The October 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour captured the energy and innovation coming out of this year’s CAPCA Conference in Reno, Nevada, with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh …
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
The October 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour showcased two powerful voices shaping the future of California agriculture — Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, and Mando Perez, Southern …
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
A Conversation with a Leading PCA Nick Papagni recently had the opportunity to speak with Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA, representing Semios, …
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar, …
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just …