Discover Innovative Agave Farming and More on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s AgNet News Hour brings you the latest and most intriguing agricultural stories from across California and beyond. Hosted…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
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…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…own future. You’ve got to plant agave.” About the Author: Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, is a reporter for AgNet West and covers agriculture, innovation, and sustainability in California’s Central…
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…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…processes that impact national well-being. Both issues—the accelerated snowmelt and the policy debate over health and agriculture—illustrate the interconnectedness of climate, resource management, and public health. Addressing these challenges requires…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…areas further north and south of the central Rockies, including Washington state, face an elevated risk of water shortages. This disparity underscores the ongoing challenges posed by climate variability and…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…farmers will remain caught between restrictive policies and unpredictable climate conditions. These issues were highlighted in a segment introduced by Lorrie Boyer from AgNet West, shedding light on the complex…
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
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 ongoing trade negotiations, noting limited progress…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
…to extreme temperatures can affect both yield quality and quantity. The broader almond industry continues to evolve in response to climate variations and shifting agricultural conditions. While increased acreage and…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…Retailers are capitalizing on this demand by running promotions and ensuring efficient distribution channels to keep fresh strawberries readily available. California’s favorable climate plays a crucial role in sustaining this…