The September 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up the week with powerful insights into California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…Policy at the California Policy Center, outlined a vision that rejects scarcity in favor of abundance. Drawing on decades of policy expertise, Ring argues that California’s future depends on bold…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
The September 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of innovation, politics, and pressing issues for California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…Johnson Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future A Full-Day Event for Growers, Students, and Industry Leaders Reedley, California will be the center of agricultural innovation and…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…advocacy. He noted the decline in California’s cotton industry as an example of legislative impact on agriculture: “In 2006, there were over 200 cotton ginners in the state…we are down…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
Insights from Steve Malanca of West Valley Hauling The Ag Meter recently visited Firebaugh, California, where Nick Papagni sat down with Steve Malanca of West Valley Hulling to discuss the…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…those eager to taste their wines, the best way is to visit or join the Freeman wine club: Wine club benefits: Six bottles twice a year, $1 shipping within California,…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…pointed to a controversial bill from Sen. Melissa Hurtado, which he says could devastate commodity pricing and force more growers out of business. Beyond state politics, Tangipa tied California’s farm…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…Ag” campaign. What began as a simple blue sticker has grown into one of the most recognizable marketing efforts in California agriculture—uniting farmers, ranchers, and supporters across the San Joaquin Valley…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
Celebrating California’s Global Role in Wine California continues to lead the U.S. wine industry, producing an impressive 81% of all U.S. wine. With more than 6,200 wineries and 5,900 growers…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…lower. Cameron points to Brazil, where farmworkers earn around $300 a month, creating a steep disadvantage for California growers. Despite offering better working conditions and higher standards, California producers must…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…hands of California dairy producers,” Vaden said. “They need this money now, and we’re making sure it gets to them quickly.” Why It Matters For California’s farmers, the dual updates…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Richard Matoian, former president of American Pistachio Growers and now co-operator of…