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On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, joined the show to discuss California’s walnut crop, export markets and the challenges of moving a major specialty crop in an increasingly complicat... more

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Jason Giannelli
Fourth generation farmer, director of farming at Old River Farming and RG. Fanucci; President of the California Water Alliance
Old River Farming; RG. Fanucci; California Water Alliance
Episode: California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
Patrick Williams
Representative from SkySense
SkySense
Episode: California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
Andrew Coppin
CEO of RanchBot
RanchBot
Episode: AgNet News Hour: Farm Labor, Water Tech in Focus
Olivia Kramer
Chief Hydrologist, San Joaquin Tributaries Authority
Turlock Irrigation District / SJTA
Episode: AgNet News Hour: Farm Labor, Water Tech in Focus
Anthony Rado
Operations Manager
RadoBros / SJTA
Episode: AgNet News Hour: Farm Labor, Water Tech in Focus
Anna Genasci
General Manager of Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS)
California Farm Bureau; Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS)
Episode: FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
Rick Roberti
President of the California Cattlemen's Association
California Cattlemen's Association
Episode: Rick Roberti on Cattle, Beef, Wolves, Wildfires and California Agriculture
Alex Del Rio
PCA for Nutrient AgSolutions
Nutrient AgSolutions
Episode: Almond Harvest Updates and New Technology to Protect California Crops
Dolce Calandra
Fourth generation farmer
Wildwood Packing and Cooling
Episode: Young Farmer Dolce Calandra on Keeping a California Family Farm Going

Hosts

Nick Papagni
Full name commonly used in on-air credit; long-time host with AgNet West; frequent focus on ag policy and industry updates.
Josh McGill
Co-host and on-air commentator with a focus on ag policy discussions and market implications; often co-hosts the AgMeter/AgNet News Hour segments.
Josh Johnson
Co-host associated with AgMeter/AgNet News Hour; appears in multiple episodes.

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John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
Q: John, so where did the Prop 1 money go?
Duarte explains that Prop 1 funds were misallocated or diverted by bureaucratic processes and that public benefit water requirements constrained human use, arguing for more practical surface water delivery and accountability.
California Agriculture Under Pressure: Manuel Cunha on Labor, Water and Regulation
Q: What makes farming in California so challenging today?
The guest explains that a combination of labor shortages, stringent and numerous regulations, excessive enforcement, high costs, and water-related issues create an unsustainable environment for farmers, pushing many out of business and threatening long-term food security.
California Ag Faces Wolves, Labor and Regulatory Challenges
Q: How is labor reform, especially H-2A, shaping California farming?
There is a significant need for agricultural workers, with very few U.S. workers available; reforming H-2A to speed up processing and protect domestic workers is a priority to ensure timely harvests.
California Ag Faces Wolves, Labor and Regulatory Challenges
Q: What's keeping Shannon Douglass up at night?
Wolves and their impact on livestock, along with broader regulatory and policy challenges in California that affect farming operations, safety, and the ability to implement new technologies.
From Stone Fruit to Olive Oil: How a California Farm Reinvented Itself
Q: What makes Enzo's olive oil unique?
All olives are grown, harvested, milled, and bottled on their own property, with three distinct varieties and a fully vertical integration from soil to consumer.

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This show centers on farming policy, agricultural education, and California's evolving agro-economy, with frequent deep dives into water policy, regulatory reform, and state politics as they affect growers, ranchers, and agribusiness. Episodes regularly feature leaders from colleges, industry associations, and government to unpack how technology, workforce development, and public policy intersect with on-the-ground farming. Notable threads include the push for modernized agriculture education, federal and state investment in farming infrastructure, and pragmatic, industry-informed takes on regulation, water, and labor—often paired with sponsor messages from major ag technology and product companies. The format tends to blend policy discussi... more

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