…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…growing farming knowledge, allowed settlers to cultivate abundant harvests that supported both local communities and the expanding young nation. Crops were not the only agricultural strength of early Ohio. Farmers…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, commodity expert and fourth-generation farmer Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of California agriculture heading into…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…and shifting profitability. California’s land-use decisions today will shape agriculture for decades. The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities Generational Farming Under Pressure As a…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…Labor, Automation, and Rising Costs Labor remains a top pressure point. With California’s minimum wage increasing, more farms are turning to automation and mechanization. But Folio warns that growers must…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…Janzen of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI). For Dan, it was more than just another event—it marked FCFI’s first visit to California, expanding their national outreach to support…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…Farming Across the United States While California faces higher costs and regulatory complexity, Christensen notes that the organic farming landscape shares similar challenges nationwide. “Places like Michigan, New York, and…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…says Kimmelshue. Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions Crop Mapping and Industry Insights Land IQ’s detailed mapping achieves up to 98% accuracy for California wine grapes,…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…explained how growers are improving water use through advanced monitoring, satellite data, and soil-health strategies. He highlighted SGMA-driven land changes and stressed that California farming is not declining — it’s…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Taste & Growth A Master of Wine with Deep Central Valley Roots Tim Hanni is not just a world authority on wine—he has longstanding ties to California’s Central Valley. Over…
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
…voices. This week’s feature was a compelling interview with one of California’s most respected winemakers: Nicholas Karavidas, whose four-decade career spans cellar floors, tasting rooms, distillation, consulting, and global wine…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
AI image by ChatGPT 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…