David Tangipa

David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California’s latest budget, proposed taxes, government accountability, water, agriculture, public safety, and why he believes the Central …

nutrition

How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat

DanAgri-Business, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

Abe Isaak Shares Expert Advice on Managing Heat Stress, Sodium, and Crop Nutrition As California enters the hottest months of the growing season, orchard and specialty crop growers face one …

California Wine Industry

California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Water, Wine

Legacy, Marketing, and Consumer Trends Will Determine the Future of California Wine For California’s wine industry, the road to recovery won’t be quick—but it is possible. That was the message …

Steve Malanca

Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Environment, Interview, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global demand help …

California Almond Outlook

California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

Steve Malanca Joins the AgNet News Hour to Discuss Almond Markets, Water Policy, and California Agriculture California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges and opportunities heading into the second half …

Driscoll CEO Soren Bjorn

Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming

DanAgri-Business, Berries, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

From California Berry Fields to Global Leadership If you’ve ever purchased strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries at your local grocery store, chances are you’ve seen the iconic Driscoll’s label. What …

San Diego Agriculture

San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Avocado, Citrus, Economy, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Nursery crops, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag …

David Collenberg

Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

California agriculture is at a crossroads, and fifth-generation farmer David Collenberg says it is time for working families, farmers, and rural communities to have a stronger voice in Sacramento. During …

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

California agriculture is at a crossroads, and according to Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, the state’s farming industry is being pushed to the brink by failed government …

California pear growers

California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit

DanAgri-Business, Drought, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Trade, Water

California’s pear industry may be smaller than it once was, but its growers are fighting harder than ever to preserve the quality, reputation, and future of one of the state’s …

California farming

California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Organic, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, Water

California agriculture is facing one of the most challenging and transformational periods in its history — and few people understand that reality better than Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms. …

Point Reyes

Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis

DanDairy & Livestock, Economy, Industry, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

Family farmers in Northern California are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an escalating attack on agriculture, rural communities, and America’s food system. During a powerful interview with …

Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Horticulture, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Wine

In the heart of Madera County, California, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni recently sat down with fourth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Darren Schmall at the popular ApCal Rock and Ranch. What …

mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

California agriculture sits at the center of a growing policy debate—and in a recent interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Congressman Tom McClintock lays out a sweeping case for …