…recent interview with AgNetWest, Ian LeMay, the newly appointed President & CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, shared his optimism and outlined what growers and consumers can expect. California…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…California’s farmers have continued to adapt, innovate, and provide a growing bounty. “The vast majority of the farmers in California have been very good stewards,” Woolf added, “until maybe the…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, spoke with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities about the alarming state of the freight industry in California — and it’s not good news. California Freight…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…from Tijuana into Southern California. It’s an environmental crisis impacting everything from farming and fishing to public health. We’re calling on California officials to find real solutions. But today’s show…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…crop theft—capture the reality facing California’s agriculture sector. The continued vigilance against theft is necessary to protect the fruits of their labor. California agriculture remains a cornerstone of the national…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
…of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As “The Ag Meter,” I had the chance to ask Anderson about the region’s rich farming heritage and the families who helped shape it. Honoring…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…almonds worldwide. Looking forward, the decisions and direction set by the 2025 Board will influence everything from farm sustainability to trade strategy. With this new leadership in place, California’s almond…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
In a candid conversation with AgNet West, Stuart Woolf, President of Woolf Farming and Processing, offered a sobering perspective on the challenges facing California agriculture. When asked if farming is…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
…what’s at stake and how to protect your operation. New Leadership at the Almond Board Next, we’ve got an update on the 2025 Almond Board of California elections. Meet the…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview In an exclusive conversation with AgNet West, Steve Hilton, candidate for governor of California, shared his vision for revitalizing the state…