…time Michigan existed as its own distinct territorial entity. The creation of Michigan Territory allowed for more localized government and administration, laying important groundwork for future settlement, farming, and economic…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…Trump administration, highlighting its nutritional value for children. She stressed the importance of common-sense policies, careful stewardship of resources, and accountability in government spending, especially in addressing hunger and homelessness….
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…small flying workhorse than a hobby drone. He also shared major industry news: the administration is moving toward restricting foreign-made drones and critical drone components, opening the door for American…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…to improve access for halal-certified U.S. beef and dairy, noting strong demand in Malaysia and a big jump in exports like cheese. He emphasized that the administration is focused on…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…conditions where it can truly thrive. Ag Meter Question: What Can Be Done for California Farmers? When asked by the “Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni of AgNet West, what the Trump…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…the state and national levels. The show opens with California weather updates and a look at renewed activity from the USDA under the Trump administration, including export reports, WASDE data,…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…play a crucial role in shaping the future of trade relations across North America. With President Trump’s administration focusing on tariffs to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., the…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…play a crucial role in shaping the future of trade relations across North America. With President Trump’s administration focusing on tariffs to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., the…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…skepticism driven by shifting dietary trends and misinformation. Nick shared his lifelong habit of drinking milk daily and emphasized growing support for dairy from the current administration, including Agriculture Secretary…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health during the Bush administration. In 2008, he relocated to California to take on the unique challenges of California agriculture, which involves a highly specialized…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…possibility of immigration reform under the incoming federal administration. Jacobsen expressed cautious optimism. President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated an interest in addressing several categories of immigration—agricultural laborers, DACA recipients, and…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…grow underground or that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. We’ve got to bridge that gap.” On labor and immigration reform, Jacobsen was cautiously optimistic. “I’m hopeful this administration will…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…politics, the AgMeter host remarked, “Every school administration that doesn’t support sports has a poor sports program. California’s the same way—our leadership isn’t supporting the state.” Ring agreed that California…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…the Trump administration historically prioritized agricultural support in ways some state policies have not. Accessibility and Outreach Nanette is known for her hands-on, approachable leadership style. She makes herself available…