…became the most widely used herbicide in the world. It was a cornerstone of the agricultural weed control toolkit. But after Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018, it also inherited thousands…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…real-world solutions. It is supported by a broad coalition of agricultural and industry leaders, including the California Fresh Fruit Association, California Farm Bureau, California State Beekeepers Association, the Almond Alliance,…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— peaches, nectarines, plums — despite its perishability and short shelf life. This was no accident. Daniel credits smart timing, varietal innovation, and export demand — particularly from Taiwan —…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter for AgNetWest. California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform Speaking from Madera, CA, Kreps addressed the dire water challenges…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
“Freight rates collapse while fuel and insurance soar, pushing California trucking and farming to the brink.” In a candid conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, AgNet West’s “Ag Meter,”…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…be encouraging them here,” Woolf concluded. “And anyway, it’s aggravating.” That was Stuart Woolf, President of Woolf Farming and Processing. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” reporting for AgNet West. Read…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Trade Talks, Wheat Watch, and a Dive into California’s Farming Legacy Today’s AgNet News Hour with host Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and producer…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…standard of identity for agave spirits in the world — even tougher than Mexico’s. “If it says California Agave Spirits, it has to be 100% agave. No additives, no corn…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
A Life Rooted in Agriculture and Community Few names in California agriculture carry the weight of both experience and legacy like Nick Anderson, Western Division Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises and…