…Josh McGill discussed leadership, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Papagni joined the show from Anaheim, where he was attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, offering a…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
David Tangipa California Assemblyman-District 8 California Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) joined Ag Meter to discuss the future of California politics, agriculture, and representation, with a sharp focus on redistricting,…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…raisins, noting that domestic growers face higher regulatory burdens without a level playing field. The show closes with discussion of water storage, rising gas prices, California’s growing budget deficit, stalled…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…reality has given her deep respect for growers, whom she described as the backbone of the country. How Coastal Grandmother Began The Coastal Grandmother brand emerged organically. Lex joked that…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…mechanized production. Combined with updated trellis systems, these varieties could allow California growers to produce raisins more efficiently and competitively. While he remains a fan of traditional Thompson Seedless vineyards,…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
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…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
…clear something was off. Determined to understand what was happening, Krier began researching behavioral conditions and unexpectedly came across the Feingold Association. The organization is based on research from Dr….
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
…Josh Weimer Founded in 1887, Turlock Irrigation District is the oldest irrigation district in California. Today, it delivers surface water to roughly 150,000 acres, serving about 4,700 growers—many of them…