…pressure could intensify. Without structural support or new trade avenues, California’s forage economy may face an even rockier summer. Full interview script: AgNet West Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” talked…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…a critical issue for the agricultural workforce. As chair of the Business Roundtable’s immigration committee, she has worked to promote policies that support farmers and agricultural businesses, ensuring access to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the current state of agriculture, highlighting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” open today’s show talking about key…
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
California’s agriculture industry faces an urgent challenge: the aging workforce. The average age of farmers in the state has risen to 59.2 years, signaling a growing need for young and…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…technology demonstrated significant improvements in agricultural efficiency, optimizing crop yields while reducing labor-intensive tasks. Beyond the competition, the event fostered a collaborative spirit, uniting students, researchers, farmers, and industry professionals…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…are invited to sign up now for complimentary registration to this two-day event filled with education, networking and innovation. Hosted by AgNet Media, the Expo is Florida’s premier event for…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend-highlighting the…
Senate Bill 628 Fails to Advance in Committee
…costs, market fluctuations, and broader economic challenges. These bankruptcies highlight the difficult balance between labor protections and economic sustainability in the agricultural sector. The debate surrounding SB 628 reflects ongoing…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
…yields are especially light as growers move to the Salinas Valley, where the cool, damp weather is reducing stand quality. Brussels sprout production from Mexico is also struggling, with labor…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California farmland value is not good. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities says farm ground is depreciating because 90% of the commodities you farm…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In today’s Ag Net News Hour, Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” and Lorrie Boyer started off talking about how the…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…Crops (MASC) program, provides up to $1.3 billion in new assistance. This follows nearly $900 million already issued during the first round. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…Trump’s economic agenda, Ford warned that labor shortages and lost profits are a “real concern.” “What needs to be recognized is the necessity of having labor available,” Ford said. “Broad…