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
…wanted to be an open book.” Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact Preparation and Dedication Winning Miss Rodeo California required dedication and preparation. Janae spent months…
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
…and community engagement will continue to shape California’s agricultural success. Get Involved with the California Farm Bureau: Website: CFBF.com Campaign School: January 15–16, Sacramento Young Farmers & Ranchers Program: County-specific…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…economic health. A farmer in Fallbrook, real estate developer, interior designer, and Undercover Billionaire alum, Culotti has become one of the most outspoken voices on California’s rural and economic challenges….
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…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…reshaped the nation’s geography, strengthened its economy, and safeguarded the future of American agriculture. For just $15 million, President Thomas Jefferson helped secure a continent. The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…Communities and Agriculture Alexandra Duarte has spent decades in agriculture and understands firsthand the pressures on California’s farmers. On the campaign trail, she’s heard consistent concerns from sheriffs, educators, and…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…cattle were raised, taking advantage of longer growing seasons and expansive open land. These agricultural practices shaped the economy and culture of warmer regions, particularly in the southern United States….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour features an in-depth conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, offering insight into the key challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Hosts Nick…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry. This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
Todd Burkdoll When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…knowledge. He also discusses his personal journey from Dinuba, California, to international experience in Southeast Asia, and back to California agriculture leadership. Growers and agricultural professionals will gain actionable insights…