…the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance—outlined how weather, sustainability, and innovation are shaping the future of California wine. A Near-Ideal 2025 Growing Season The 2025 wine grape harvest benefited from a…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
…programs that sustain California’s agricultural leadership. As Otto explains, investing in FFA ensures students are prepared for careers in production agriculture, agribusiness, technology, finance, and beyond, keeping California agriculture strong…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
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AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…nutrition, and sustainability. We also sit down with Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, to discuss the health benefits of milk and dairy foods. Discover why whole…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
Celebrate Christmas with the AgNet News Hour as host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, talks with industry leaders transforming California agriculture. Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics reveals how their AI-powered…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
A Dream Realized Janae Wallace Miss Rodeo California Janae Wallace, crowned Miss Rodeo California in November 2024, has spent the past year turning a lifelong dream into reality. Growing up…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
Shannon Douglass President of the California Farm Bureau California agriculture continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of growers, advocates, and leaders across the state. In a recent interview with…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…Farming in California: Dependent by Design Culotti described farming in California as increasingly unsustainable without government assistance. While grants and targeted support can be useful, she warned that farmers have…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing…