Precision agriculture is entering a new era, and Verdant Robotics is at the center of that transformation. On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Chad Yagow, Director of Agronomy, …
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
The January 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour was a full-on technology showcase as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored the fast-changing world of ag automation—from spray drones …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from …
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and …
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
California Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) joined Ag Meter to discuss the future of California politics, agriculture, and representation, with a sharp focus on redistricting, election integrity, and the growing …
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
The World’s Largest Agricultural Show Returns Preparations are well underway for the World Ag Expo, the largest agricultural exposition in the world, returning to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, …
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
Elaine Culotti—known as the “Lipstick Farmer”—joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture, local governments, and the state’s long-term economic health. A farmer in …
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights …
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing …
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights …
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
John Deere Highlights Organic Farming, Automation, and Future Trends at the Grower Summit The Monterey Grower Summit in California showcased the latest in agricultural innovation, bringing together growers, technology providers, …
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
Mapping the Future of Agriculture: Joel Kimmelshue on Land IQ California’s wine industry, like much of agriculture, faces cyclical challenges. Joel Kimmelshue of Land IQ shares how spatial mapping and …
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
This episode of the AgNet News Hour delivered a full hour of expert breakdowns on the challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Segments one and two featured Joel Kimmelshue, who …

















