…of critical updates from the Central Valley and beyond. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring listeners the latest on California agriculture, with a special spotlight on the table grape…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…FSIS to Play Central Role The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and accurate labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products,…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…State agriculture graduate and former Bulldog football player, Wade still makes time for games and remains deeply connected to the Central Valley community. “I love high school sports and seeing…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…and trade policy concerns impacting the industry. California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start Coachella Winding Down, San Joaquin Valley in Full Swing Ian LeMay President, California Table…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…per ton, largely influenced by Central Valley heat, low-quality yields, and alternative feed options like canola and almond hulls. “Some dairies are feeding very little to no alfalfa in their…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…headlines, hot weather insights, and a down-to-earth conversation with a true Central Valley farming legend. We kick off the show talking about summer heat and its effects on both people…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…respectful trade negotiations that prioritize fair partnerships over friction. But the real highlight of the show is a vibrant and insightful interview with Lexa Nicoletta, the Central Valley-based creator of…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…to the fertile Ohio Valley and emerging Midwest. How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture The Turning Point in the Early 1900s Everything began to change in the early 20th…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
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
…prospects for Central Valley alfalfa are grim. “Alfalfa in the Central Valley is going bye-bye soon,” Papagni declared, highlighting a potential shift to out-of-state sourcing. The episode also tackled the…
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…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…wasn’t just the houses that evolved—barns began to take on a central role in the American agricultural landscape. Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming In the 1860s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
Facing Crisis Mode with Resilience: California Fruit Growers Speak Out on AgNet News Hour In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring Central Valley energy to…