News
F3 Innovate: The Future of Farming Starts Here - Technology AgNet West
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (717+ words) At the World Ag Expo, one conversation with "the Ag Meter" Nick Papagni, stood out as a glimpse into the future of farming. Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, shared how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California's Central…...
Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (340+ words) Josh McGill March 24, 2026AgNet News Hour, Podcasts The March 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour took a deep dive into the current state of the wine industry, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with veteran winemaker and consultant…...
Fire Ant Control in Almonds; Mike Johanns Discusses Policy, Profitability and Innovation
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (283+ words) The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective. Fire ants don't just damage almonds'they pose serious risks to equipment…...
Open Range Ranching and the Great Plains Cattle Boom
1+ week, 1+ day ago (488+ words) Dan March 16, 2026American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, This Land of Ours The development of this open range system helped shape the culture and economy of the American West, giving rise to the iconic cowboy and establishing cattle ranching as a major…...
California Agave Farming: Inside Woolf Family Innovation - Agave AgNet West
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (656+ words) At Woolf Farming & Processing, agriculture is more than a business'it's a legacy that began in 1974 and continues to evolve with each generation. What started with Stuart Woolf's father has grown into one of California's most innovative farming operations, now powered…...
California Agave Industry Gains Momentum; Wolf Family Expands Low-Water Farming Innovation
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (361+ words) The March 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Stuart Wolf and the Wolf family of Wolf Farming and Processing, highlighting how innovation is helping California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities....
Stuart Wolf Explores Agave Farming Innovation on California’s West Side
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (240+ words) The March 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour highlighted the innovative work happening on California's west side as Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farming and Processing joined the program alongside his children Haley Wolf and Wiley Wolf to discuss new crop…...
Ag in the Classroom Reaches 1.3 Million California Students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (560+ words) Understanding where food comes from is something many students today rarely experience firsthand. That's why programs like the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom are working to bridge the gap between agriculture and education across the state. Amanda Fletcher,…...
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Pappy’s Seasoning, Ag Education, Water & Almond Disease
1+ week, 5+ day ago (569+ words) If you want to stay informed about the issues affecting farmers, ranchers, and the broader ag industry, this episode is one you won't want to miss. The show begins with the final segment of a fascinating interview with Eddie Papulias,…...
California Dairy Challenges & Innovation | AgNet Podcast
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (349+ words) The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with host Nick Papagni, the two discussed everything from the future…...