Celebrate Christmas with the AgNet News Hour as host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, talks with industry leaders transforming California agriculture. Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics reveals how their AI-powered…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
A Dream Realized Janae Wallace Miss Rodeo California Janae Wallace, crowned Miss Rodeo California in November 2024, has spent the past year turning a lifelong dream into reality. Growing up…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte 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…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
Shannon Douglass President of the California Farm Bureau California agriculture continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of growers, advocates, and leaders across the state. In a recent interview with…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Farming in California: Dependent by Design Culotti described farming in California as increasingly unsustainable without government assistance. While grants and targeted support can be useful, she warned that farmers have…
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
…pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry. This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
Todd Burkdoll 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…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…knowledge. He also discusses his personal journey from Dinuba, California, to international experience in Southeast Asia, and back to California agriculture leadership. Growers and agricultural professionals will gain actionable insights…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…systems target key pests such as navel orangeworm, California red scale, codling moth, and vine mealybug—pests that affect a wide range of California’s perennial specialty crops. By releasing pheromones into…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…

















