On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Louise Lampara, CEO of the Ventura County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part conversation examining the growing …
Roger Isom Highlights Rodent Damage, Insurance Costs and Regulatory Challenges Facing California Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, returned for Part 2 …
Roger Isom Warns California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges After Election
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, joined Nick Papagni for …
Dayna Ghirardelli Discusses Sonoma County Water Challenges and the Future of Family Farming
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss California’s ongoing water challenges, the struggling wine …
USDA’s Michelle Bekkering Discusses New Export Markets and Trade Opportunities for California Farmers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michelle Bekkering, Acting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, joined Nick Papagni to discuss …
Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from rising labor costs and water limitations to pest resistance, regulatory hurdles and the loss of family farms. But agricultural technology, automation and artificial …
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Agriculture
California Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss water, farming regulations, taxes, government spending, and the political decisions shaping the future of California agriculture. California agriculture …
Assemblyman David Tangipa Discusses California Water, Spending and Election Priorities
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, California Assemblyman David Tangipa, who represents the state’s 8th Assembly District, joined Nick Papagni for a conversation about California’s water infrastructure, government …
Hannah Johnson Discusses Agricultural Automation and the Fight to Keep California Family Farms Alive
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Hannah Johnson of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) joined Nick Papagni to discuss the future of agricultural automation, …
Matt Angel Warns Groundwater Declines Could Threaten California’s Farming Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Matt Angel, Madera County farmer and longtime groundwater and irrigation pump expert formerly associated with Madera Pumps, joined Nick Papagni for an …
Syngenta Prepares New Crop Protection Technology for California Growers in 2027
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 …