…the spirit of ambitious water projects that once defined the state. Farmers in Crisis: Declining Water Allocations Papagni noted that farmers on Fresno’s west side were celebrating just a 50%…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…sessions, the event will host a career fair for agricultural employers. Companies such as Fowler Packing, Moonlight, Fresno Equipment Company, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms will be present to meet Reedley…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…the final crop size to under 2.4 billion pounds. Where California Almonds Grow Best Malanca pointed to the Westlands Water District and surrounding areas in western Fresno County as historically…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…on Proposition 50 Later in the show, Nick welcomed Assemblyman David Tangipa, a former Fresno State Bulldog and strong advocate for Central Valley farmers. Tangipa spoke passionately about his fight…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…tied his fight in Sacramento to his roots as a former Fresno State Bulldog, emphasizing resilience and accountability. “The standard never changes,” he said, referencing the approach instilled by his…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
Discovering Ziveli Winery in West Fresno Caleb Nale (Left) and John Nale (Right) from Ziveli Winery Nestled between Kerman and Fresno, just north of the small town of Biola, Ziveli…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
Small Wineries Under Pressure: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the Ag Meter hit the road for an on-location interview at Ziveli Winery, tucked between Kerman and Fresno. Host Nick Papagni…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…football history and as one of Fresno State’s top running backs, has built a legacy that extends far beyond the gridiron. Today, he is best recognized as a co-founder of…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…$8 billion in agricultural production, making Kern the leading ag county in the nation. Frequently trading places with Fresno and Tulare counties, Kern’s contributions extend far beyond California, feeding both…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…Nettleton explained, noting that Kern fluctuates in the top three spots alongside Fresno and Tulare. In 2023 alone, the county produced over $8 billion in agricultural products. Nettleton describes her…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…over 45 years in the ag industry, Nicol’s career began before he even graduated from Fresno State, working for Syngenta’s legacy company, ICI Americas. Over the decades, he witnessed the…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…