On this Christmas Eve “Best Of” episode of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”. sits down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities for a candid, wide-ranging …
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
A Dream Realized Janae Wallace, crowned Miss Rodeo California in November 2024, has spent the past year turning a lifelong dream into reality. Growing up in a small Southern California …
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West delivers a compelling blend of hard-hitting agricultural policy, real-world producer concerns, inspiring personal stories, and just the right amount …
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and why agriculture …
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
California agriculture continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of growers, advocates, and leaders across the state. In a recent interview with Ag Meter, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass …
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
Elaine Culotti—known as the “Lipstick Farmer”—joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture, local governments, and the state’s long-term economic health. A farmer in …
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights …
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing …
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour features an in-depth conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, offering insight into the key challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Hosts Nick …
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
The AgNet News Hour breaks down the most important agriculture news impacting California and the nation. Hosts Nick Papagni (the Ag Meter) and Lorrie Boyer cover major policy developments, market …
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective shaped by …
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest California agriculture headlines. They cover winter weather trends, including chill hours critical …
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
A Conversation with “the Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni On a recent episode of The AgNet New Hour, “the Ag Meter” host, Nick Papagni sat down with Stephen Pistoresi, General Manager …
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni, broadcasting from Reno, Nevada, welcomed one of agriculture’s most respected voices—Abe Isaak of AgroLiquid. Known throughout California and beyond for his deep field experience, …

















