…its waters to transport goods and connect remote areas to larger markets. Its significance extended beyond commerce, as it became intertwined with the broader story of American agriculture history, supporting…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…gamble. In a recent in-depth conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, the Ag Meter unpacked the realities farmers, dairymen, and rural communities are living with today — and what…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…technology providers, and industry experts. Among the highlights was a conversation with Greg Christensen, Marketing Manager for High-Value Crops at John Deere, who shared insights on organic farming, autonomous equipment,…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…tasting notes, scores, and “correct” pairings. Understanding genetics, neural pathways, brain plasticity, and psychology allows for more inclusive, accurate market segmentation—and a healthier industry overall. Why Production Innovation Doesn’t Matter…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…the fun. Instead of telling people what pairs best, Hanni encourages restaurants to offer variety, playfulness, and personalization. Attracting New Wine Drinkers Younger consumers shop differently, cook differently, and think…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…the industry’s biggest concerns: the drop in wine consumption among 21–35-year-olds. According to Karavidas, several forces are at play, including the influence of organic-focused lifestyles, rising cannabis use, intimidating wine…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…Email: nick@consultingwine.com Office: 209-625-6339 Websites: thewinefirm.com | design2wine.com He welcomes calls, texts, and messages. Industry Reflections from the Hosts After the interview, Papagni and Boyer reflected on: The complex challenges…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Advocacy, voter engagement, and unified industry action are critical to protecting California agriculture. Wine Industry Insights Younger generations are drinking less wine due to cost, health, lifestyle, and cannabis alternatives….
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Nick and Lorrie plan to bring more Farm Bureau leaders, California growers, and industry innovators on future episodes. For full interviews, daily ag news, and podcast episodes, visit AgNetWest.com and…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…to Butte County’s impressive agricultural output, listing walnuts, almonds, rice, prunes, nursery stock, field crops, honeybees, cattle and calves, rice seed, and even kiwi fruit. Colleen confirmed that Butte County…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…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…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…addressing them. In his role, Little works closely with legislators and regulators on public policy issues that affect farm employers, particularly around employment laws, wages, hours, overtime, training, safety, and…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…and crotalaria reach seven to eight feet tall, bursting with yellow flowers. Outside, mixes of oats, vetch, mustard, and bell beans are flourishing. “This is fertilizer that we grow,” Jacobs…