A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California …
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American …
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
Holding the Line on Water Policy In a candid interview with Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” Stuart Woolfe of Woolfe Farming and Processing expressed a deep frustration shared by many …
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His …
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with …
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
The 2025 California table grape season is officially underway, and it’s shaping up to be one to remember. In a recent interview with AgNetWest, Ian LeMay, the newly appointed President …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
Discover Innovative Agave Farming and More on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s AgNet News Hour brings you the latest and most intriguing agricultural stories from across California and beyond. Hosted …
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California — and the innovative strategies they’re using to …
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
In a candid conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, AgNet West’s “Ag Meter,” Nick Papagni, explores the freight emergency unfolding in California. What was meant to be a routine …
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises emphasized the importance of understanding and honoring the deep agricultural history of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As “The …
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
In a candid conversation with AgNet West, Stuart Woolf, President of Woolf Farming and Processing, offered a sobering perspective on the challenges facing California agriculture. When asked if farming is …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues …
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
Farming Across California’s Diverse Landscape California’s agriculture is as vast and varied as the state itself, and few understand its complexities better than Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises. From the …
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
Veteran Grower Reflects on Decades of Water Struggles Stuart Woolf, President of Woolfe Farming and Processing, recently sat down with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni to discuss how water challenges have …