The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Land-grant universities have played a defining role in shaping American agriculture, research, and education. As Mark Oppold explains in …
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
Strengthening Rural America Through Fellowship and Science-Based Agriculture The Ag Meter broadcasted live from Monterey, California at the Organic Growers Summit, where a compelling conversation unfolded with Dan Janzen of …
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
A Landmark in American Expansion In 1803, the United States completed one of the most important land acquisitions in history: the Louisiana Purchase. For just $15 million, approximately $18 per …
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
John Deere Highlights Organic Farming, Automation, and Future Trends at the Grower Summit The Monterey Grower Summit in California showcased the latest in agricultural innovation, bringing together growers, technology providers, …
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
Mapping the Future of Agriculture: Joel Kimmelshue on Land IQ California’s wine industry, like much of agriculture, faces cyclical challenges. Joel Kimmelshue of Land IQ shares how spatial mapping and …
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
This 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 …
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described in Mark Oppold’s American …
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
Rethinking Wine for a New Generation: A Global Conversation with Master of Wine Tim Hanni The global wine industry is at a crossroads. Declining consumption, shifting demographics, oversupply, and changing …
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
AgNet 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 …
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
The Land-Grant Origins of Ohio State University: How a New College Was Chosen to Lead Ohio’s Future The founding of Ohio State University is a defining chapter in both Ohio’s …
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
Building a Global Framework for the Future of Wine Nicholas Karavidas continued outlining his vision for a more unified global structure that supports the small and mid-sized producers who represent …
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
The 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 …
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
As settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains on their journey west, many expected to continue onward to the vast plains, California, or Oregon. But a significant number stopped well before reaching …
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs 2025 proved to be a strong year for California tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios …