AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…monetary compensation, the organization aims to expose what it calls deceptive marketing and push for more transparent and environmentally responsible labeling. California Growers Sound the Alarm California avocado producers, who…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…efforts span across key agricultural regions, including Yuma, Arizona and California’s Salinas Valley. One notable partner is Tanimura & Antle, one of the most respected vegetable and leafy greens growers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…from juicy watermelons and cantaloupes to booming table grapes and strawberries. “Summertime is here, and the crops are on fire — in a good way,” said Papagni. The conversation quickly…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…grower in California’s Imperial Valley, to explore water issues facing desert agriculture and broader questions about the future of water infrastructure in the West. Leimgruber: Let’s Stop Choosing Limits and…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
Candidate for Governor Outlines Localized Vision for California Leadership Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, a candidate for governor of California, shared his vision for how government should operate if…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…fresh grapes while allowing for consistent dosing. After the trial period, muscle strength assessments showed marked improvement compared to baseline levels. Additionally, increased irisin levels suggest that grapes may activate…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…asked if California is in crisis mode. Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode” A State in Crisis Bianco believes California has reached a breaking point, especially for…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…look at the pressure facing California growers—and how they’re responding with grit and innovation. Hartwig represents 13 fruit commodities ranging from stone fruit and table grapes to pomegranates and persimmons….