…alarm about Proposition 50 and its potential consequences for rural California . Douglass explained that Prop 50 would suspend California’s Independent Redistricting Commission, a system created to ensure fair representation…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
A Conversation with a Leading PCA Mando Perez Nick Papagni recently had the opportunity to speak with Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA,…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
The October 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated a big win for California agriculture as Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…A Call for Action: Fixing California’s Water System As the discussion continued, host Nick Papagni posed a question that resonates deeply throughout California’s agriculture industry: Can the state’s water problems…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
The October 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Corey Broad, agronomic sales manager…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…do for our families.” Fixing California’s Water Problem Water, Duarte argued, is not a natural crisis but a man-made one. Originally from Australia, she contrasted California’s resources with her homeland’s…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
The October 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a passionate interview with Alexandra Duarte, a farmer, mother of four, and candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District. Hosts…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…The river served as a natural guide for pioneers traveling trails such as the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. For many, it was the lifeline that directed them toward new…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Burdens and Industry Realities Nick Papagni raised the question of whether California’s political environment has offered meaningful support for raisin producers. Mark McCormick, CEO of National Raisins, did not hesitate…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…gave a sweeping history lesson, recalling how raisins were once California’s pride crop, producing more than 400,000 tons a year. But today, production has slipped under 200,000 tons annually, dropping…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
Life in Parkfield, California Kevin Kester is a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, a small ranching community northeast of Paso Robles in southeast Monterey County. Known as the “earthquake capital…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
The October 1 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging conversation with Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, and former president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…soil on the west side of California’s Central Valley, water scarcity continues to hinder farming. Kreps criticized state leadership for failing to expand storage, noting that California hasn’t built a…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
The September 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour mixed lighthearted fair talk with serious updates on California’s pistachio industry. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the show with…