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 …
California Trucking Industry Confronts Rising Fuel Costs
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, joined the show to discuss rising diesel costs and why a new …
Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation
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 …