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Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…businesses across California and beyond. A central focus of the program was a powerful and personal interview with Erin Krier, Professor of Agriculture at Allan Hancock College, who shared how…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…Farmer” Weimer pushes back on simplistic environmental narratives that frame water policy as a choice between ecosystems and agriculture. Drawing on more than 138 years of stewardship on the Tuolumne…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…wet years—not after damage is already done. The program concludes by connecting water policy to consumer trends and food demand. The hosts discuss rising interest in high-fiber diets, fresh produce,…
Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
AI image created by ChatGPT In the early days of American colonization, settlers faced steep learning curves when it came to managing the land. Soil stewardship was not yet a…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Farmers of America). On a recent Ag Meter episode, Nick Papagni spoke with Katie Otto, Executive Director of Development for the California FFA Foundation, about the program’s impact on students…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…program, which provides every public school student with free breakfast and lunch daily. Each meal includes milk, along with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. California has also invested heavily in…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…of postwar American agriculture. The Soil and Water Conservation Districts To make conservation practical and accessible, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and federal programs created the Soil and Water Conservation…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…feel with regulatory hurdles, inadequate mitigation tools, and the ongoing challenge of balancing wildlife conservation with the realities of food production and rural livelihoods. From there, the conversation widens to…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Ag Meter, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass reflected on the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting, the challenges and advocacy wins of 2025, and the exciting programs shaping the next generation…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…conversation moves to policy and federal oversight, including updates on SNAP program audits and the importance of transparency in government support programs. Papagni and Boyer also explore fertilizer markets, record-breaking…