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Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
…recommends offering smaller tasting portions or guided wine recommendations to help novices explore varietals like Pinot Noir. She encourages pairing wine with seasonal meals and incorporating California produce—avocados, berries, and…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…world, returning to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, February 10–12, 2026. During a recent Ag Meter interview, Megan Lausten, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, shared insight into…
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…the state and national levels. The show opens with California weather updates and a look at renewed activity from the USDA under the Trump administration, including export reports, WASDE data,…
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California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared…
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
…settlers aimed to replicate the farming techniques familiar to them, including raising livestock. Grazing animals such as cattle and sheep required significant land and resources, and the act of grazing…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…businesses across California and beyond. A central focus of the program was a powerful and personal interview with Erin Krier, Professor of Agriculture at Allan Hancock College, who shared how…
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
…cattle, onions, alfalfa, cotton, hay, and dairy products. This diversity supports a resilient agricultural economy and contributes significantly to local and national markets. Farming Families and Land Agriculture in New…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
California’s water challenges often dominate headlines, but the most effective solutions are frequently happening at the local level. In a compelling conversation on Ag Meter, Josh Weimer, Director of External…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour kicks off 2026 with a comprehensive discussion on the most critical issue facing California agriculture: water. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer examine…
Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
…as cattle roamed freely, trampling and tearing up the ground. Trees were cut down without replanting, and the land slowly deteriorated. This led to widespread soil exhaustion, a major challenge…
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
California faces critical challenges in 2026, from economic mismanagement to overregulation and environmental disputes, and farmers are feeling the impact. On the AgNet West News Hour, Nick Papagni, the Ag…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer explore a wide array of topics that matter to California agriculture and beyond, from…