California agriculture is navigating a challenging combination of water shortages, labor concerns, regulations, trade uncertainty, rising costs and a rapidly changing technology landscape. On “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat …
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
Mike Jameson Discusses Walnut Markets, AI, Water and California Agriculture California’s walnut industry is entering a new season with promising quality but significant challenges in global markets, retail competition and …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Vicki Goudreau of the Whole Vine Festival joined the show to preview this year’s event at Fresno State and explain why …
Dave Puglia: Water and Automation Could Shape California Agriculture’s Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined us for Part 2 of a wide-ranging conversation about the future of California …
Dave Puglia Breaks Down California Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, from rising labor costs and water restrictions to regulations, trade pressures and competition from imported produce. On the latest AgNet News …
Michael Gates Talks California Agriculture and Public Safety
California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni during a visit to Fresno, discussing California agriculture, public safety, labor issues, constitutional rights and his campaign for …
Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future
Nearly 100 Years of California Farming As pumpkin season gets into full swing, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat down with Bryan Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in …
AI and Changing Consumer Habits Reshape California Walnut Marketing
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, returned for Part 2 of the conversation, focusing on how technology, changing …
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, joined the show to discuss California’s walnut crop, export markets and the …
Van Groningen & Sons Combines Pumpkin Tradition with New Ideas
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons returned for Part 2 of the conversation about the family’s nearly 100-year farming operation …
California Pumpkin Season Underway as Van Groningen & Sons Nears 100 Years
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons joined the show as California’s pumpkin season gets into full swing, discussing the family’s …
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of water shortages, rising fuel costs, regulatory pressure, labor challenges and rapid technological change. For fourth-generation Kern County farmer Jason Giannelli, those challenges …
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined the show from the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association convention to discuss …
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
Water management is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the United States, and RanchBot CEO Andrew Coppin believes better data can help producers make smarter …