The latest midweek edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-paced blend of California agriculture updates, community conversations, and industry innovations. Hosted by Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer, the …
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer share post-Thanksgiving reflections before diving into key issues shaping California agriculture. The show features Part One …
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
The AgNet News Hour opened with host Nick Papagni and co-host Lorrie Boyer, sharing the latest updates from California and nationwide agriculture. They discussed weekend highlights and emphasized the abundance …
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
Semios’ On-Farm Innovation: A Conversation with General Manager Stephen Pistoresi A Familiar Valley Name Returns to the Spotlight When Ag Meter host Nick welcomed his next guest, it felt like …
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture (CWA), she …
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
On Target Spray Systems: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Electrostatic Technology At FIRA 2025 in Woodland, California, agricultural innovation took the spotlight as Willie Hartman, CEO of On Target Spray Systems, shared …
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
A Vision for Agriculture’s Next Chapter At the Reedley Ag Conference in California’s Central Valley, Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, shared a bold vision for the region’s agricultural future. …
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
Generations of Growth: Van Groningen & Sons Uphold a Century of Farming Excellence in California’s Central Valley Rooted in Family, Built on Tradition In the heart of Manteca, California, Van …
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in …
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His …
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
Custom Produce: Ted Torosian’s Journey from Football Legend to Produce Industry Leader From the Football Field to Farming Success Ted Torosian, a name well known in Sanger Apache football history …
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at King’s River Packing, shared his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities facing California’s …