…has been directly impacted by the Palisades Fires, warned that the state’s lack of financial transparency, infrastructure failures, and policy neglect are threatening the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
Fighting for California Agriculture: In today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Rich Kreps, for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest issues facing agriculture in the Golden…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…residential areas and push into adjacent agricultural land. It’s a growing and spreading issue, one that’s exhausting both financial and labor resources. Later in the show, we hear from Roger…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…and the shelf life advantage of California-grown almonds. With freight and labor issues less problematic than in past years, Darren believes the almond industry is positioned to adapt, provided policy…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…of the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, where key issues like immigration reform and, you guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…real-world data that will: Help evaluate future resource needs for soil and water protection Identify effective techniques used by producers to conserve the environment Improve both technical and financial assistance…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…remain stable and healthy while the industry awaits approval for a dairy cow vaccine. Producers Face Steep Losses Despite the federal aid, individual producers are still facing significant financial challenges….
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…While financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, both companies confirmed that existing shareholders will retain ownership stakes. This approach ensures continuity and preserves the innovative cultures that have…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…one of California’s most pressing agricultural issues—groundwater management. Their guest, Madera County farmer and water expert Matt Angel, delivers a sobering and eye-opening assessment of the state’s water crisis and…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…Incorporated in California and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He remains an active voice in agricultural policy, especially on issues related to trade, water access, and…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery and former U.S. Congressman, joined The Ag Meter with Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging interview on the urgent issues affecting California agriculture—water, immigration reform,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…farming, the role of innovation, and the critical issues facing growers across California. The episode began with Duarte sharing the inspiring history of Duarte Nursery, which grew from humble beginnings…