…serious concerns about the state’s implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), warning it could pit cities, farms, and counties against one another. Duarte pushed back against the idea…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
Elaine Culotti the “Lipstick Farmer” Elaine Culotti—known as the “Lipstick Farmer”—joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture, local governments, and the state’s long-term…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…shaped by farming, research, and real-world application. In a recent conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Burkdoll sat down with host Nick Papagni to discuss everything from spray coverage and…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…leadership. Packed with real-world experience and no-nonsense analysis, this episode is essential listening for farmers, dairymen, ag professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the fast-changing landscape of California agriculture….
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…push retailers to import cheaper crops from out-of-state or Mexico. “California kills farming,” Ag Meter remarked. Foglio didn’t disagree. The Need for Better Leadership in Sacramento Ag Meter asked Foglio…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
Strengthening Rural America Through Fellowship and Science-Based Agriculture Dan Janzen The Ag Meter broadcasted live from Monterey, California at the Organic Growers Summit, where a compelling conversation unfolded with Dan…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…85% since his lifetime China’s wine consumption has dropped roughly 70% Australia faces severe oversupply and export challenges Tens of thousands of vineyard acres have been removed worldwide This imbalance…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
The Friday edition of the AgNet News Hour opened with hosts Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—and Lorrie Boyer welcoming listeners to another episode filled with agricultural insight, industry analysis, and expert…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
AI image by ChatGPT A National Moment in Agricultural Advancement In the mid-1800s, agriculture was the driving force of American life, shaping communities, economies, and national expansion. Recognizing the importance…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…Political and Legislative Understanding Bryan Little underscores a recurring issue in California politics: a lack of firsthand agricultural experience among lawmakers. While the state relies heavily on agriculture for its…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of rural agricultural issues. Both hosts highlighted that policymakers with real-world business or farming experience are rare, making informed decision-making for agriculture challenging. Nick suggested initiatives like “Ag 101” boot…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
California’s Crossroads: John Duarte Talks Leadership, Agriculture, and the Future of the Golden State On a special Thanksgiving edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,”…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…a world-class agricultural institution. This farm served as both a laboratory and classroom, where students could apply new agricultural theories and test emerging technologies. From Model Farm to Modern Research…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…speaks volumes about the need to better support agricultural producers. Understanding California’s Agricultural Legacy Jacobs offered a brief historical tour of California’s agricultural evolution—from Native American acorn harvests, to Spanish…