…first.” Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…on innovation and sustainability. The conversation spotlighted how this venture is working to reshape farming for long-term viability—both economically and environmentally. Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside the Reservoir Reducing…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…about stifling innovation,” said Galen. “It’s about preserving consumer trust and regulatory integrity in food labeling.” A Formal Appeal to the FDA In a formal complaint submitted to the Food…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gearing up to launch a nationwide survey that will play a critical role in shaping the 2025 grape production forecast. Conducted by the…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…agriculture, commerce, and community growth in a young nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…incompetence,” he said. He summed it up with a biting acronym: “DEI—Democrat Extremism and Incompetence.” According to Hilton, this political model has brought severe consequences, especially for California’s agriculture industry….
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. Farming Isn’t…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…apply primarily to agriculture and hospitality sectors, which rely heavily on immigrant labor to maintain productivity and meet seasonal demand. Temporary Pass System Proposed To address both economic concerns and…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…a monumental win for rural economies. Supporters argue the bill offers a framework for long-term economic stability and generational sustainability in American agriculture. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…