…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…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…farmers spiritually, emotionally, and practically. A 40-Year Legacy of Encouragement and Community FCFI was born nearly four decades ago as farmers across the U.S. faced devastating economic pressures. Commodity prices…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…or organic, we have the same technology to optimize inputs, labor, and farm management,” he said. He emphasized the value of the Grower Summit, which provides a platform to interact…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…instability. Specialty crops such as nuts and grapes remain volatile, though signs of future stabilization are emerging. Labor, inputs, and freight remain key challenges, but domestic demand and new value-added…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
…a model for public higher education nationwide. America’s First Morrill Act Land-Grant College Kansas State University earned a historic milestone when it became the first institution established under the Morrill…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…of sweet wine drinkers. He argues that sweet wine preference is often genetic, tied to a higher density of taste receptors. Historically, sweet wines were widely loved in France, Spain,…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…with the requirement that they use the proceeds to establish colleges focused on agriculture, mechanical arts, and military tactics. These land-grant institutions were designed to expand access to higher education…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…and bottling These tools reduce costs and increase competitiveness without eliminating jobs; instead, they create higher-skill positions. The Next Phase for Vineyards and Wineries California may have removed up to…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…development for water conveyance and storage. Rising PG&E rates threaten farm operations: Proposed 27% electricity hike California agricultural rates up to 3x higher than Texas Solar payback periods under NEM…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…From pork to dairy, U.S. producers continue proving they can do more with less. Better nutrition, management, and automation are driving higher output even as herd sizes decline. Looking Ahead…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…wages, she said, but the cost of living in California makes the economics difficult. These pressures contribute to the high prices families now see in grocery stores, especially for meat….