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 …
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, discussed billions of dollars in upcoming farm safety-net payments and new opportunities …
California PCA Warns of Rising Costs, Emerging Pests and Challenges for Growers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Karl Warkentin, a pest control adviser (PCA) with Simplot in California’s Central Valley, joined Nick Papagni to discuss an unusually challenging growing …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. …
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss the challenges facing California agriculture. …
Jamie Johansson Discusses Farm Labor, Wildfire Risks and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, returned for Part 2 of his …
Jamie Johansson Calls for Stronger Water Infrastructure and Agricultural Representation in Sacramento
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss …
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
California’s trucking industry is facing mounting pressure from rising diesel prices, insurance expenses, regulatory uncertainty and questions about the future of heavy-duty transportation. These challenges are particularly significant for agriculture, …
Christian Farming Organization Challenges National FFA Convention Exclusion
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dan Janzen, Executive Director of Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), joined Nick Papagni to discuss a growing dispute with the …
California Trucking Costs Mount as Fuel, Insurance and Regulations Squeeze Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, and energy expert Ellington Smith returned for Part 2 of their conversation about …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
Fresno State Event Brings Agriculture, Families, Music and Food Together The fourth annual Whole Vine Festival is set for Saturday, October 24, at Fresno State, offering Central Valley families a …