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…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…economic development. From corn and wheat fields to tobacco farms, these early agricultural practices laid the foundation for Ohio’s enduring role in American agriculture. Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, 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
The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, public policy, and the growing challenges facing California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and…
How the Ohio and Erie Canal Helped Shape Ohio
…support agriculture, commerce, and settlement. One of the most ambitious projects of the era was the Ohio and Erie Canal, a waterway designed to connect Lake Erie with the Ohio…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…to Agriculture Lex believes influencers play a critical role in modern marketing, especially for agriculture and food companies. Businesses don’t need to start with massive influencers, she said. Local or…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
On the latest AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, dive into the intersection of agriculture, marketing, and social media with influencer Lex Nicoleta, the…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
AI image created by ChatGPT Ohio’s Early Role in American Agriculture In the early 1800s, Ohio was widely considered the agricultural capital of the United States. As westward expansion pushed…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…shaping modern agriculture—all in the heart of California’s Central Valley. A Massive Event Powered by a Dedicated Team Producing the World Ag Expo is a year-round effort. Lausten explained that…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer deliver a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing agriculture at both…
Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman’s Legacy in American Agriculture
…local landowners in proper care and harvesting techniques. The Enduring Legend of Johnny Appleseed Through his tireless work and generosity, John Chapman became an iconic figure in American agriculture. Known…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
George Zhuang Fresno County Viticulture Advisor A New Year and Renewed Optimism for Grapes As California’s grape industry faces ongoing economic and labor pressures, cautious optimism is beginning to surface….
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…
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
AI image created by ChatGPT Colonists and the Transformation of Early American Agriculture The arrival of European colonists in North America brought more than settlers—it introduced new agricultural practices that…