Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

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

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and …

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

California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming

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

California’s future may depend on one question: can the state reverse course before water shortages, energy costs, and regulatory failures permanently damage agriculture and the economy? That was the central …

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Technology, Water

In a compelling interview with “the Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sits down with Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau to unpack the realities facing one of the …

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade

California agriculture sits at a critical crossroads—and few voices capture that reality better than pistachio expert and crop advisor Rich Kreps. In a powerful conversation with The Ag Meter’s Nick …

California

California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Soil, Special Reports, Trade

The January 19 episode of the AgNet News Hour kicked off with plenty of energy as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill mixed farm talk, policy, and global trade into …

California

Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from …

California

California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates

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The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick …

California

Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour

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The January 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a packed lineup for California farmers—covering everything from federal attention on state ag issues to real-world energy solutions growers can …

California

Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, General, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

Today’s  edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and …

California

AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour covers a wide range of critical issues impacting California agriculture, public health, and state leadership, blending candid conversation with sharp political and …

California

AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

The latest episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, public policy, and the growing challenges facing California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and …