At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey,…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…with Rickey Bird, director and writer of the documentary Kern Oil. The conversation centered on California’s oil industry, energy independence, and the ripple effects energy policy has on agriculture, freight,…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
California’s freight and agricultural sectors are under unprecedented strain, and few know the pressures better than Mark Woods and Jose Nunez of Wildwood Express. From skyrocketing regulations to rising equipment…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
The February 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued a powerful two-part discussion on the growing crisis in California trucking, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill again welcomed…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…world-class AI robotics with personalized support, Carbon Robotics ensures growers can maximize both productivity and profitability. Advocacy for California Farmers Beyond technology, Mikesell advocates for policies that support autonomous farming….
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
At the World Ag Expo, Ag Meter caught up with Lance Shebelut — Fresno State baseball standout, Tenaya Park local legend, and now a leading grower in California’s Central Valley….
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…no almond crop. California’s almond industry relies almost entirely on managed honey bee pollination. Each year, virtually every commercial hive in the United States migrates to California for almond bloom….
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…family farming in California. With decades of history on the land, she shares the challenges her community faces from powerful nonprofits, legal pressures, and political shifts—and why small, sustainable farms…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
Freight Industry Warning: The February 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a topic that affects every farmer, processor, retailer, and consumer in California — freight. Hosts Nick Papagni…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the program discussing improving weather conditions across California as bloom season approaches, but the heart of the show focused on celebrating National FFA Week…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…and solar projects. By focusing on integrated solutions that include water, forests, energy, and local resource production, California can achieve both environmental sustainability and economic growth. Politics, Policy, and the…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…