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 …
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is promising a new direction for agriculture, water policy and the state’s economy. In an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Hilton discussed …
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
U.S. Representative Tom McClintock joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for a wide-ranging discussion about California agriculture, water shortages, wildfire prevention, energy costs, and the future of federal farm policy. …
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of California, joined Nick Papagni for a final conversation ahead of the November election. Hilton discussed …
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 …
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses California’s Rising Costs, Energy Policies and Economic Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, U.S. Representative Tom McClintock, who represents California’s 5th Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part interview examining California’s …
California Growers Urged to Prioritize Post-Harvest Tree Nutrition
California growers are being encouraged to focus on post-harvest nutrition, soil health, and early-season nutrient monitoring as they prepare orchards for the upcoming spring. With uncertain El Niño weather patterns …
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
California agriculture depends on healthy soil, effective nutrient management and responsible water use. For Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, helping growers improve soil health is about more than producing …
GUSS Advances Autonomous Spraying to Boost Farm Efficiency
GUSS co-founder Gary Thompson discusses improved automation, new performance reporting tools, and how autonomous sprayers are helping California growers address labor challenges. Autonomous agricultural technology continues to evolve as growers …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
Edward Ring Urges California Growers to Prepare for Winter Storms and Groundwater Recharge
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with …
California Water Crisis, Rising Costs and Crop Protection Take Center Stage
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part …
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
Kyle Kirkland, a Central Valley businessman running for California’s 21st Congressional District, is making water management, agricultural competitiveness and the rising cost of living central themes of his campaign. In …
California Growers Prepare for Winter as USDA Announces $8 Billion in Farm Relief
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, and Abe Isaak, agronomist with AgroLiquid, discussed soil health, postharvest nutrition and preparing California crops for …