…Mexican authorities and aggressive pest monitoring will be essential in determining the next steps. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…ag-curious, today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with timely updates and bold ideas. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…show is the USDA’s unveiling of the National Farm Security Action Plan. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins rolled out a sweeping federal initiative designed to safeguard U.S. agriculture from foreign…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…would allow the installation of solar panels on prime agricultural land. Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” reports that the bill has sparked backlash among those who fear the…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
AgNet News Hour: USDA Launches Sterile Screwworm Fly Facility and Organic Acreage Faces Challenges On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
Labor, Fuel, and Citrus in the Spotlight on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour zeroes in on the core issues shaping agriculture in California and…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
A Growing Concern Over Solar Expansion in Ag Zones U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is voicing strong opposition to the increasing use of prime agricultural land for solar panel installations….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appeared before the House Agriculture Committee this week, presenting an assertive outline of the USDA’s priorities and accomplishments during her first 118 days in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…a few laughs along the way. Brooke Rollins and the International Push Next, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is back in the headlines, representing U.S. agriculture on the global stage. She’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
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…
Trump Doubles Steel Import Tariffs as U.S.-Japan Talks Continue
…follow-up round ahead of the upcoming G7 summit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the strategic value of these negotiations, stating that tackling both tariff and non-tariff barriers is key to…