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AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…with education, access, and moderation. The conversation then shifts squarely to California, where water policy, population growth, and government spending dominate the discussion. The hosts highlight a court rejection of…
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…vetoes overturned instantly. Breaking that supermajority, Tangipa emphasized, runs straight through the Central Valley—including Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Bakersfield. He highlighted key races and urged voters…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…clean” strategies to manage herbicide resistance, especially against Palmer amaranth. The hosts also raise concerns over unfair import dumping impacting California commodities such as pears, mushrooms, sheep, tomatoes, avocados, and…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
Lex Nicoleta, creator of the viral lifestyle brand Coastal Grandmother, joined Ag Meter for an in-depth conversation that blended family, farming, food, wine, and the evolving role of social media…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
On the latest AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, dive into the intersection of agriculture, marketing, and social media with influencer Lex Nicoleta, the…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…museum, and school tours, the Agri-Center educates students year-round. During the Expo, youth organizations, FFA members, and students are a common sight, gaining hands-on exposure to agriculture, technology, and career…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
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California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
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Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), highlights how local control, reliable surface water, and investment in technology can stabilize farming communities. Weimer explains how TID’s proactive management, floodwater capture efforts, groundwater…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
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California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…For new wine drinkers, Jordan encouraged exploration without intimidation—visiting tasting rooms, asking sommeliers for guidance, and using educational tools like DiscoverCaliforniaWines.com to learn about varietals, regions, and serving basics. Her…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on social media: AgNet West (Facebook, Instagram, X) Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……