…infestations, which can be difficult to detect early. Isaak noted that strengthening trees through proper nutrition, applied either through the soil or foliarly, helps position orchards for better pest tolerance,…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Pumpkins Their farming methods and crop selections were well-suited to Ohio’s climate and soil conditions, forming a strong agricultural foundation that settlers would later build upon. European Influence and the…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…push retailers to import cheaper crops from out-of-state or Mexico. “California kills farming,” Ag Meter remarked. Foglio didn’t disagree. The Need for Better Leadership in Sacramento Ag Meter asked Foglio…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od USDA/NIFA…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…Coast: Expanding Impact Dan highlighted FCFI’s active involvement in FFA and agricultural events across the Pacific Northwest. The organization participates in more than 30 FFA programs each year in Oregon,…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
…Act of 1862. The Morrill Act created a new class of land-grant colleges dedicated to agriculture, mechanical arts, and practical sciences—fields essential to a rapidly modernizing nation. Kansas seized this…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…of bottles—often with little helpful guidance. Hanni describes this as the “tyranny of the experts.” Retail staff and sommeliers are frequently trained to guide customers toward what experts deem “better,”…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…tasting formats can help wineries understand consumer preferences and build loyalty. The Real Threat: Not Technology, But Lack of Consumers While automation, new vineyard tech, and sustainability are important, Hanni…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…chapter in both Ohio’s educational history and the broader story of America’s land-grant movement. Born from the Morrill Act of 1862, the institution began as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…up to 300% of the wine’s value in export-related costs, making competition nearly impossible. Vineyard Removals: A Potential Over-Correction The most visible impact of today’s imbalance is on the land…
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
…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
AI image generated by ChatGPT Expanding America’s Land-Grant Tradition Most land-grant universities Americans know today—such as Iowa State University and Kansas State University—trace their origins to the landmark Morrill Act…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…doesn’t really matter what you think, whether or not it’s something that’s actually needed for our employees or not.” The complexity of compliance, he notes, is a constant challenge for…