Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…that. The second thing I fell in love with was the food basket. America’s food basket, the fruit, the stone fruit, the almonds, everything, the pluots. My God, I fell…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
In an exclusive AgNet West interview, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, sat down with Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to discuss the future of the Golden State. Steve…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…want to save our farmers.” She points to her website, DairyGirlDiaries.com, where concerned citizens can find contact information for key legislators, background information, and the latest updates. Stephanie is active…
Innovations and Insights Field Day
…field day Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Limoneira Ranch located in Santa Paula, CA. This event will feature a series of informative presentations, discussions,…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…Oregon, Idaho is going to be some really nice, high test, hopefully clean, dry, no moisture. If weather cooperates, no rain. Having some really, really nice hay online and getting traded is…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…for our farmers that are going up and down, and they’re not keeping pace with those rising costs. So seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, land, taxes, regulations, all these things are…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
Internet Archive Book Images, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (CDFA/SACRAMENTO, May 20, 2025) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded a total of $485,174 in funding from the…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
…growth, ensuring that U.S. almonds remain a staple in Turkey, Morocco, and beyond. For more information, go to almonds.com Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports Sponsored…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Ian LaMay California Table Grape Commission Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…Paul, category director at Homegrown Organic Farms. Stephen shares the company’s incredible evolution—from a small stone fruit operation to a robust, employee-owned enterprise managing 16 commodities across multiple states. Listeners…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…at the Modesto Center, Plaza in Modesto. Registration is free and there are continuing education hours available. The production research is tailored for growers, PCA, CCA and offers for comprehensive…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…water storage, and ensure future water supply for farming, according to Newsom. The discussion stresses the Governor’s urgency of streamlining permitting, securing funding, and preventing litigation delays. Some questioned Newsom’s…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
Cattle pens Robin Drayton, via Wikimedia Commons The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors…






















