…key goals of the visit was to ensure that the voices of California’s specialty crop producers are being heard in Washington, D.C. California agriculture is unique compared to many other…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…nation and the world. California produces more agricultural products than any other state, accounting for more than $60 billion in annual farm sales and supplying consumers with everything from almonds…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
Secretary Brooke Rollins Unveils New Assistance Program for Specialty Crop Producers in the San Joaquin Valley Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins (right) with “the Ag Meter” California agriculture took center stage…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…over excessive regulations, rising fuel prices, water restrictions, and government overreach targeting California agriculture. He said agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and State Water Resources Control Board…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…California agriculture’s future if policy changes allow growers more flexibility and support. “We still grow the best food in the world right here in California,” Papagni said. The program concluded…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
Steve Hilton (right) with “the Ag Meter” California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…of the upcoming jungle primary. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the program by noting frustration that recent gubernatorial debates largely ignored agriculture despite California’s massive farming economy. Hilton…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
Managing insects in organic specialty crop production continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing California growers. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides at Valent U.S.A., says…
Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget
California ranchers are voicing concern after Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision of the 2026–27 state budget failed to include additional funding for wolf management programs, despite growing concerns over livestock…
Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture
…removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California…
How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America
Citrus fruits are now a major part of agriculture across the United States, especially in states like Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas. But the history of oranges, lemons, limes, and…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…expanding the use of California-grown food in public schools. He stated that school meal programs should prioritize California-produced meat, poultry, produce, and agricultural products as part of an effort to…
Chad Bianco Says California Agriculture Needs Deregulation, Water Solutions, and Common Sense Leadership
The AgNet News Hour featured part one of a two-part conversation with Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco, focusing on agriculture, water, regulation, public safety, and the…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…can damage the reputation of pears overall, even when California growers are producing premium-quality fruit. Papagni strongly defended California growers throughout the interview, encouraging shoppers to specifically seek out California-grown…