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AgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
On this Christmas Eve “Best Of” episode of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”. sits down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on the real challenges facing agriculture today. Foglio breaks down weak hay and alfalfa markets, low milk prices, lost export demand, and the tough financial decisions farmers must make to stay afloat. The discussion also dives into water uncertainty, land conversion, generational farming pressures, and why automation must deliver immediate returns to work for family farms.
One of the most eye-opening segments focuses...
2025-12-2448 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday CheerThe latest episode of the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West delivers a compelling blend of hard-hitting agricultural policy, real-world producer concerns, inspiring personal stories, and just the right amount of holiday fun—making it a must-listen for anyone connected to farming, ranching, or rural life. Hosts Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer begin the show by tackling one of the most talked-about issues in agriculture today: the U.S. House’s move toward delisting the gray wolf from the endangered species list. The discussion dives into what this decision could mean for cattle and sheep producers who have dea...
2025-12-2348 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet NewsHourCalifornia Agriculture and the Central Valley
Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced farming technology depend on a more efficient, supportive system. The Central Valley, she argues, is California’s most valuable agricultural asset and should be treated as such.
The High-Speed Rail Opportunity
Culotti addresses the Ca...
2025-12-2247 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
In this week’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lori Boyer sit down with Alexandra Duarte, almond grower and candidate for California State Senate District 4, to discuss the challenges facing rural communities, water management, and the future of agriculture. Duarte shares her campaign vision, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, state and federal collaboration, and empowering the next generation of farmers. The episode also features an interview with Leslie Hickle and Eamonn Keogh from Farm Sense, showcasing innovative AI-driven solutions for real-time pest management in orchards.
Alexandra Duarte: Fighting for Rural Communities and Agriculture
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2025-12-1947 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of AgricultureThe AgNet News Hour features a wide-ranging conversation with Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, focusing on the policies, people, and priorities shaping the future of California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer discuss the Farm Bureau’s role in representing more than 400 commodities while advocating for growers of all sizes across the state.
Douglass reflects on the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim, highlighting strong member engagement, youth participation, philanthropy, and recognition of long-serving leaders. She emphasizes that agriculture today goes far beyond traditional farming, offering careers in technology, science, innovation, an...
2025-12-1847 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
The AgNet News Hour breaks down the most important agriculture news impacting California and the nation. Hosts Nick Papagni (the Ag Meter) and Lorrie Boyer cover major policy developments, market pressures, and environmental issues shaping today’s ag economy—while delivering an in-depth look at innovation and growth within the California almond industry.
This episode features highlights from the Almond Board of California Annual Meeting, including remarks from President and CEO Clarice Turner, who outlines global demand trends, sustainability leadership, AI-driven research, and new value-added uses for almonds, hulls, and shells. From dairy poli...
2025-12-1747 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California AgricultureIn this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest California agriculture headlines. They cover winter weather trends, including chill hours critical for cherries, citrus, almonds, and other tree crops. Listeners get insights on rainfall, snow forecasts, and seasonal outlooks, along with the potential impacts on crop yields and farm operations.
The conversation moves to policy and federal oversight, including updates on SNAP program audits and the importance of transparency in government support programs. Papagni and Boyer also explore fertilizer markets, record-breaking nut crop production, and emerging global demand...
2025-12-1647 minAgNet News HourPheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau updates. Abe Isaak of AgroLiquid explains how strategic potassium, phosphorus, and micronutrient programs are helping citrus growers boost frost protection, fruit quality, and overall crop resilience heading into winter. The episode then dives into a standout conversation with Steven Pistoresi of Semios Group, who breaks down how pheromone mating disruption—an early-season, low-maintenance, highly reliable pest solution—is rapidly gaining adoption for managing mealybugs, NOW, and red sc...
2025-12-1547 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, commodity expert and fourth-generation farmer Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of California agriculture heading into 2025. From hay and forage markets to dairy economics, water uncertainty, and the global forces shaping local prices, Foglio explains why producers across the Central Valley and Imperial Valley are facing unprecedented volatility. He covers early-season pricing standstills, the impact of the latest CDI milk price drop, and the ripple effects that global commodity shifts have on feed markets.
Foglio also provides a grounded...
2025-12-1147 minAgNet News HourNavigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick FoglioThe agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights into hay markets, wine trends, raisin and nut production, and what California growers must do to stay competitive.
Hay and Dairy Market Trends
Foglio opened with a look at the 2025 hay market, where soft commodity prices and oversupply have shaped the season. Favorable canola and soybean meal pricing allowed dairies to supplement feed at reduced costs, while wet winters added cheaper dry-land feed, softening the...
2025-12-1147 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Federal Policy Discussions, Trump Bridge Assistance Funding, and Trade and Tariff DiscussionsThis episode of the AgNet News Hour features with Nick Papagni - The Ag Meter - and Lorrie Boyer exchanging holiday greetings and discussing the festive season. They describe local Christmas traditions in Clovis, California, including a heavily attended display called Candy Cane Lane, as well as neighborhood decorations and parades. The hosts reflect on the joys of family time during the holidays and mention favorite Christmas movies, emphasizing the season’s celebratory spirit for farmers and communities alike.
The conversation then shifts to economic and agricultural concerns in California. Papagni highlights the state’s high taxes, risi...
2025-12-0947 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 OutlookThis episode of the AgNet News Hour delivered a full hour of expert breakdowns on the challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Segments one and two featured Joel Kimmelshue, who explained how growers are improving water use through advanced monitoring, satellite data, and soil-health strategies. He highlighted SGMA-driven land changes and stressed that California farming is not declining — it’s transforming into a more efficient and sustainable system.
In segment three, Greg Christensen analyzed current crop markets, noting continued pressure from high production costs, shifting global demand, and supply chain instability. Specialty crops such as nuts and grap...
2025-12-0947 minAgNet News HourThe Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and SolutionsAgNet News Hour Featuring Master of Wine Tim Hanni
On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—sat down with Master of Wine, author, consultant, and sensory-science educator Tim Hanni for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the state of the wine industry. From outdated marketing strategies to consumer shaming and changing demographics, Hanni breaks down why wine sales are struggling—and what needs to happen to bring new drinkers into the category.
Why Wine Marketing Is Broken
Hanni argues that wine isn’t struggling because consumers lack education—it’s because...
2025-12-0847 minAgNet News HourInside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick KaravidasThe Friday edition of the AgNet News Hour opened with hosts Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—and Lorrie Boyer welcoming listeners to another episode filled with agricultural insight, industry analysis, and expert voices. This week’s feature was a compelling interview with one of California’s most respected winemakers: Nicholas Karavidas, whose four-decade career spans cellar floors, tasting rooms, distillation, consulting, and global wine policy.
What followed was an in-depth, candid, and far-reaching conversation covering the evolution of California wine, today’s unprecedented industry slump, the future of global markets, and why automation is now essential for survival.
2025-12-0547 minAgNet News HourRegulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges and opportunities for growers, including regulatory pressures, water scarcity, rising energy costs, and strategies for advocacy heading into 2026.
Advocacy and Grassroots Engagement
Active participation in agriculture advocacy is essential.
Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors.
Joining industry organizations strengthens collective...
2025-12-0447 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry HeadlinesThe 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 episode covered everything from winter health habits to major ag policy issues, commodity challenges, and new breakthroughs shaping U.S. farming.
Seasonal Trends, Food Costs & Community Life
Nick and Lorrie opened the show discussing winter colds, flu season, and staying healthy in public spaces. Their lighthearted talk about potlucks and restaurant cleanliness led to a more serious point: fast food isn’t the cheapest option an...
2025-12-0348 minAgNet News HourAgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond OutlookIn 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 of Nick’s interview with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau, following the county’s 21st Annual Agribee™ for 4th and 5th graders.
Cecil highlights Butte County’s strong agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses challenges facing farmers...
2025-12-0247 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News HourThe 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 of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons.
Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact
A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, which is projected to reduce slaughter capacity by 7,000 to 8,000 head per day, a 7.5% to 9% decrease in total U.S. capacity. Tyson’s Amarillo, Texas plant is also reducing operations by eliminating a shif...
2025-12-0147 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable AgricultureCalifornia agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview with host Nick Papagni and Ag Meter Lorrie Boyer, Woolf shared insights into family farming, water management, policy advocacy, and his pioneering work with agave cultivation.
A Family Farming Legacy in Fresno County
Stuart Woolf’s family farming journey began in 1974 when his father purchased farmland on the west side of Fresno County at age 57. The family prioritized ve...
2025-11-2847 minAgNet News HourJohn Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & ChangeCalifornia’s Crossroads: John Duarte Talks Leadership, Agriculture, and the Future of the Golden State
On a special Thanksgiving edition of the AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation, replayed as a “best of” segment, highlighted Duarte’s belief that California is on the verge of a major shift—one driven by common sense, economic revitalization, and a renewed respect for the agricultural backbon...
2025-11-2747 minAgNet News HourOrganic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in CaliforniaThanksgiving Week Opens with Weather Shifts and Industry Updates
The AgNet News Hour begins with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer catching up on Thanksgiving plans, recent health challenges, and California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices.
Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership
The program shifts into a full interv...
2025-11-2648 minAgNet News HourInside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer blend personal updates with in-depth interviews and industry analysis, creating a vivid picture of the pressures and opportunities facing today’s producers.
Holiday Reflections and Shifting Trends in American Beef
The program opens with lighthearted Thanksgiving conversation, including cooking traditions and reflections on a recent interview about preparing the perfect turkey. But the tone quickly shifts as the hosts disc...
2025-11-2547 minAgNet News HourChef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week EditionThe November 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off Thanksgiving week with a fun, flavorful conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed one of their favorite guests — Darren Hill, five-star chef, longtime restaurateur, and sales manager at JD Foods. Hill, who’s been cooking turkeys professionally for decades, delivered a masterclass on choosing, thawing, seasoning, and safely preparing the perfect Thanksgiving bird.
Hill began by explaining why whole turkeys aren’t common in stores during summer months. Retailers avoid carrying slow-moving frozen inventory, he said, so most whole birds arrive in stores only during the ho...
2025-11-2448 minAgNet News HourJason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South ValleyThe November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River Farming Company and RNG Finucchi.
Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill called it one of the most honest and energizing conversations of the month, as Gianelli broke down everything from water policy to automation to the future of dairy support crops in California.
Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stre...
2025-11-2148 minAgNet News HourAnna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus CountyThe November 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought an energetic, heartfelt conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Anna Genasci, Communications and Education Director for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Genasci, a longtime advocate for agriculture and community outreach, shared exciting updates about educational programs, Farm Bureau growth, and a brand-new agricultural mural being unveiled in Modesto.
Genasci began by highlighting the dual mission of Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: advocacy and education. While Farm Bureau itself handles policy and membership, Genasci spearheads the organization’s new 501(c)(3) Education Foundation, which focuses on yo...
2025-11-2048 minAgNet News HourSteven Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of FarmingThe November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Steven Pistoresi, General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios’ suite of products is helping growers tackle today’s toughest challenges while preparing for tomorrow.
Pistoresi, a familiar name to Valley sports fans from his standout baseball days at San Joaquin Memorial and Cal Berkeley, has taken his competitive drive straight into ag innovation. He told list...
2025-11-1948 minAgNet News HourSolinftec’s Taylor Whetley Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart FarmingThe November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global ag-tech company behind the SOLIX autonomous sprayer. The discussion highlighted how robotics, AI, and solar power are transforming fieldwork and offering growers new tools to save money, time, and labor.
Wetli explained that the SOLIX platform is an autonomous scouting and spraying robot that uses solar energy and AI to identify and target weeds in real time. “It’s like a Roomba for t...
2025-11-1848 minAgNet News HourJeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag ExportsThe November 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour gave listeners a behind-the-scenes look at one of agriculture’s least visible but most vital sectors — freight and drayage. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their way to markets around the world.
Cox, who’s become the show’s go-to voice on export logistics, explained that business has remained strong in recent months despite inflation and tighter regulations. “It’s been an up-and-down year,” he said. “The tariffs create...
2025-11-1748 minAgNet News HourIan LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global CompetitionThe November 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured Ian LeMay, President of the California Table Grape Commission, in a wide-ranging discussion with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops.
LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall, with high-quality fruit, steady demand, and continued harvest stretching through Thanksgiving. “We had a really moderate spring and summer that allowed the fruit to mature beautifully on the vine,” he said. “Growers have done everything possible to deliver a h...
2025-11-1448 minAgNet News HourKings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater RightsThe November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss his ongoing lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board. Ference and his team are challenging what they call “unfair and inconsistent enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state.
Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed the lawsuit last year after the Tulare Lake Subbasin was pl...
2025-11-1348 minAgNet News HourMichael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California WalnutsThe November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill to share some long-awaited good news about the California walnut industry. After years of tough markets and tight margins, Jameson said this year marks a genuine turnaround for walnut growers.
Jameson, who also handles cherry sales for Morada, confirmed that harvest is wrapping up statewide, with volume way up from last year and some of the best internal quality the company has ever seen. “We ha...
2025-11-1248 minAgNet News HourRyan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California AgricultureThe November 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, who joined hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill to reflect on the past year in agriculture and look ahead to 2026.
Jacobsen, a fourth-generation Central Valley farmer, described 2025 as “one of the most unique and challenging years in decades.” He noted that while the weather was remarkably mild for most of the year, the harvest season tested farmers’ patience and endurance. “We had about seven different storms roll through during harvest,” he said. “Farmers were working...
2025-11-1148 minAgNet News HourEdward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not FearThe November 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful two-part series with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, whose insights on water, energy, and climate policy have sparked one of the most talked-about weeks in the show’s history. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill revisited key points from Friday’s show before airing the conclusion of Ring’s interview, calling it “one of the most fact-filled hours we’ve ever had.”
Papagni opened with a reflection on the overwhelming listener response to Friday’s segment, where Ring challenge...
2025-11-1048 minAgNet News HourEdward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy CrisisThe November 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour was one of the most powerful yet, featuring an extended interview with Edward Ring, Director of the Energy and Water Policy Center of California, who offered bold, practical solutions to fix the state’s water crisis — and its failing approach to energy. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill called the interview “must-listen radio for anyone who cares about the future of California agriculture.”
Ring, often referred to by listeners as the “Water Master,” began by discussing the fallout from Proposition 50, warning that it could further weaken rural representation in Sacramento...
2025-11-0748 minAgNet News HourNanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50The November 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour packed plenty of passion and perspective as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed everything from the FFA Golden Owl Awards to the fallout of Proposition 50, and featured an insightful interview with Nanette Simonian, President-Elect of the California Women for Agriculture (CWA).
The show began with a look at the FFA’s Golden Owl Award, which recognizes exceptional agricultural educators across California. Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 awards, a joint effort between Nationwide Insurance and the California Farm Bureau. “Without great ag teachers, there’s no FFA,” McGill said. “The...
2025-11-0648 minAgNet News HourDon Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of CaliforniaThe November 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour struck a chord with California farmers and voters alike as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Don Wagner, candidate for Secretary of State of California, to discuss the state’s leadership crisis, water mismanagement, and the fight to restore common sense to Sacramento.
Wagner, currently serving in Orange County and endorsed by former Secretary of State Bill Jones and former Governor Pete Wilson, said the same thing many Californians are feeling: “The problems in this state are entirely man-made.” He pointed to decades of political gridlock and poor decisi...
2025-11-0548 minAgNet News HourCalifornia Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the ChargeThe November 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour was a celebration of California citrus, featuring Jesse Silva, Vice President of Kings River Packing, who joined hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill to share an upbeat outlook on the 2024–25 season. The longtime Central Valley leader, now in its eighth generation of family farming, is off to what Silva called “a high-quality, high-demand year” for California citrus.
Silva explained that Kings River Packing and its affiliated companies, including Cobblestone Fruit and Gyra Packing, are operating at full capacity across their four facilities in Sanger, Reedley, and Orosi. “We’re running 24...
2025-11-0448 minAgNet News HourAlmond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News HourThe November 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of optimism and realism as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill recapped the week’s biggest ag stories and welcomed back Sonny Toor, owner of Valley Pride Ag Company, for a deep dive into the state of California’s almond industry.
Toor, known for his steady outlook even in tough markets, joined the show to discuss crop forecasts, pricing trends, and how trade and weather are shaping grower returns. He confirmed that this year’s almond crop is trending slightly below 2.7 billion pounds, down from last year...
2025-11-0347 minAgNet News HourKevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News HourThe October 31 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a spirited mix of Halloween humor and serious ag talk as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Kevin Kester, former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50.
Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California, where recent early rains have sparked some optimism. “We’ve got green grass already — that hasn’t happened this early since about 1995,” he said. But much of the discussion turned to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump...
2025-10-3148 minAgNet News HourMerced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag EducationThe October 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted one of the most promising voices in California’s agricultural education — Cody Jacobson, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology at Merced College. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill described Jacobson as a “boots-on-the-ground” leader who bridges the gap between traditional farming and the future of ag technology.
Jacobson, who still farms more than 100 acres of almonds in La Grande, told listeners that real-world experience shapes everything he does as an educator. “I’m a farmer first,” he said. “That’s why when we teach, it’s not just theory — it’s what’s...
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AgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 20, 2024: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of DenialNamed a Best Book of the Year in The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Chicago Tribune, and EcoLit Books and a Must-Read Summer Book by USA Today, the book the Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky takes a deep look into the history of climate change and public views on the topic. Lipsky is a New York Times bestselling author and contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine. When his publicist emailed and asked about being on our show to talk about the book, we were happy to agree. David Lipsky tells us about...
2024-07-2041 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 20, 2024: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of DenialNamed a Best Book of the Year in The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Chicago Tribune, and EcoLit Books and a Must-Read Summer Book by USA Today, the book the Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky takes a deep look into the history of climate change and public views on the topic. Lipsky is a New York Times bestselling author and contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine. When his publicist emailed and asked about being on our show to talk about the book, we were happy to agree. David Lipsky tells us about...
2024-07-2041 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMay 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS ReportsA group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson on this week's AgNet Weekly.
2024-05-1107 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMay 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS ReportsA group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson on this week's AgNet Weekly.
2024-05-1107 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonAgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-15-24Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today's show includes why the citrus industry is making preparations to avoid another bad thrip damage year, plus we hear about California’s Card Check law. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features and more.
2024-04-1537 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonAgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-26-24Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today's show includes concerns over UFW’s use of farm and food worker relief funds. We’ll have the story. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features and more.
2024-03-2640 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMarch 16, 2024 - Representative John Duarte (R-CA)Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in 2024. That’s just one of the topics discussed in this week’s AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson.
2024-03-1623 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMarch 16, 2024 - Representative John Duarte (R-CA)Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in 2024. That’s just one of the topics discussed in this week’s AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson.
2024-03-1623 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonFebruary 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty CropsThe USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop producers. In this episode of the AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt about these new initiatives.
2024-02-0309 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonFebruary 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty CropsThe USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop producers. In this episode of the AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt about these new initiatives.
2024-02-0309 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonAgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-09-24Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today's show why supply and demand balance issues are expected to improve for almonds and keeping weeds in mind after a troublesome time in 2023. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.
2024-01-0939 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonOctober 21, 2023: Farmer in Favor of OFF ActIn a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the OFF Act and invited her to share her thoughts. In this episode, Sabrina is chatting with Angela Huffman, Vice President of Farm Action Fund. To keep everything clear on what the act actually says, Sabrina put a link to...
2023-10-2109 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonOctober 21, 2023: Farmer in Favor of OFF ActIn a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the OFF Act and invited her to share her thoughts. In this episode, Sabrina is chatting with Angela Huffman, Vice President of Farm Action Fund. To keep everything clear on what the act actually says, Sabrina put a link to...
2023-10-2109 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonSeptember 23, 2023: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWRThere’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who don’t get tips, but the minimum wage that farmers can pay their H2A workers is $17.34. The Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Association, Jamie Clover Adams, says the true cost is even more. She joins host Sabrina Halvorson on this episode of the AgNet Weekly.
2023-09-2315 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonSeptember 23, 2023: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWRThere’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who don’t get tips, but the minimum wage that farmers can pay their H2A workers is $17.34. The Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Association, Jamie Clover Adams, says the true cost is even more. She joins host Sabrina Halvorson on this episode of the AgNet Weekly.
2023-09-2315 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonSeptember 16, 2023: Congressman Dan Kildee on Sugar PolicyFind out why Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) says 'don't touch' the nation's sugar policy. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson in this week's AgNet Weekly.
2023-09-1608 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonSeptember 16, 2023: Congressman Dan Kildee on Sugar PolicyFind out why Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) says 'don't touch' the nation's sugar policy. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson in this week's AgNet Weekly.
2023-09-1608 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 29, 2023: Ethan Lane and Victoria Spartz - Checkoff AmendmentThis week, Sabrina reported on a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. The amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs. Several industry groups came out against the amendment, and she spoke with a representative of one- Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane. She also spoke to the Congresswoman who introduced the amendment – Victoria Spartz of Indiana. In this week's AgNet Weekly, you’ll hear first from Ethan Lane with NCBA, and then from Congresswoman Victoria Spartz.
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2023-07-2918 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 29, 2023: Ethan Lane and Victoria Spartz - Checkoff AmendmentThis week, Sabrina reported on a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. The amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs. Several industry groups came out against the amendment, and she spoke with a representative of one- Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane. She also spoke to the Congresswoman who introduced the amendment – Victoria Spartz of Indiana. In this week's AgNet Weekly, you’ll hear first from Ethan Lane with NCBA, and then from Congresswoman Victoria Spartz.
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2023-07-2918 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 1, 2023: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene EditingFruit and vegetable plant breeders who use gene editing are now facing more regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recently increased oversight of some gene-edited crops and added to the workload and waiting time for those breeders. Dr. Margaret Worthington is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and she believes the new requirements will be a bigger problem for researchers in horticulture than for those in row crops, which have more funding for research and research teams. Dr. Worthington joins us on the phone for this week’s AgNet We...
2023-07-0110 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 1, 2023: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene EditingFruit and vegetable plant breeders who use gene editing are now facing more regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recently increased oversight of some gene-edited crops and added to the workload and waiting time for those breeders. Dr. Margaret Worthington is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and she believes the new requirements will be a bigger problem for researchers in horticulture than for those in row crops, which have more funding for research and research teams. Dr. Worthington joins us on the phone for this week’s AgNet We...
2023-07-0110 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonApril 29, 2023: NCBA Opposition to PRIME ActThe PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household, guest, and employee use. So, to sell individual cuts of locally raised meats to consumers, farmers and ranchers must send their animals to a USDA-inspected slaughterhouse. Proponents of the bill like Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) say it will make it easier for small farms and ranches to serve consumers. However, opponents like the NCBA say those USDA inspections are important for food safety and consumer trust.
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2023-04-2912 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonApril 29, 2023: NCBA Opposition to PRIME ActThe PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household, guest, and employee use. So, to sell individual cuts of locally raised meats to consumers, farmers and ranchers must send their animals to a USDA-inspected slaughterhouse. Proponents of the bill like Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) say it will make it easier for small farms and ranches to serve consumers. However, opponents like the NCBA say those USDA inspections are important for food safety and consumer trust.
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2023-04-2912 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonApril 15, 2023: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming ActThe Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane says there’s more to it than that. He joins us this week on the AgNet Weekly podcast.
2023-04-1514 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonApril 15, 2023: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming ActThe Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane says there’s more to it than that. He joins us this week on the AgNet Weekly podcast.
2023-04-1514 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMarch 18, 2023: New Rules for the Organic IndustryThis week Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association joins Sabrina to talk about new regulations for the organic industry and the industry’s requests for the 2023 Farm Bill.
Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also tr...
2023-03-1819 minAgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonMarch 18, 2023: New Rules for the Organic IndustryThis week Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association joins Sabrina to talk about new regulations for the organic industry and the industry’s requests for the 2023 Farm Bill.
Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also tr...
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Dwight In Shining Armor: The Sunken Kingdom“Agnet” - LeeAnne H. Adams & Brian J. Adams, Creators/Showrunners; Evan Hofer, Chlodwig; McKaley Miller, Agnet; Josh Breslow, JacopoSEASON'S GREETINGS!
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Welcome back to Dwight In Shining Armor: The Sunken Kingdom, the unofficial behind the scenes podcast about everything Dwight!
In this ninth episode of the second season, “Agnet”, Josh Breslow talks again with the Creators/Showrunner of Dwight in Shining Armor, LeeAnne H. Adams & Brian J. Adams, the unstable prince himself, Evan Hofer, that wily Jacopo the Troubadour, Josh Breslow, and for the first time, McKaley Miller “Mac”, who plays the titular Agnet!
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