Northern California’s Potter Valley is facing what local leaders describe as an existential threat: the potential removal of the Scott and Cape Horn dams, a decision that could dismantle the …
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
The “Godfather of Raisins” on Trade, Acreage Loss, and What Comes Next California’s raisin industry is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history, according to Kalem Barsarian, …
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
The January 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most emotional and urgent interviews of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill zeroed in …
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
Precision agriculture is entering a new era, and Verdant Robotics is at the center of that transformation. On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Chad Yagow, Director of Agronomy, …
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
The January 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a growing concern many California growers know all too well—foreign competition flooding the market during peak domestic seasons. Hosts Nick …
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
Inside the Growing Crisis Facing a Historic Industry California’s pear industry may be small in numbers, but it is rich in history—and right now, it is under intense pressure. In …
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
The January 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour was a full-on technology showcase as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored the fast-changing world of ag automation—from spray drones …
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
A National Agriculture Voice Weighs In On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Diamian Mason—nationally recognized keynote speaker, podcaster, businessman, and working farmer—to tackle one of the most pressing …
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
The January 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled one of the biggest questions facing farmers right now: Can California agriculture stay competitive when costs keep rising and regulations …
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
How Humates Are Helping Farmers Improve Efficiency in a Changing Regulatory Landscape As soil health, water efficiency, and input costs continue to dominate conversations across agriculture, Russell Taylor of Live …
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
The January 19 episode of the AgNet News Hour kicked off with plenty of energy as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill mixed farm talk, policy, and global trade into …
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, where Ag Meter sat …
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from …
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick …

















