…used in sensory science courses at Fresno State. While his reach is global, his understanding of California agriculture is deeply personal. From Neurodivergence to a Lifetime in Wine Hanni’s journey…
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
…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
…Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom Affordability and Cost of Living Energy, housing, and food costs are impacting not just farmers but everyday Californians. Constituents…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
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How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
AI image by ChatGPT A National Moment in Agricultural Advancement In the mid-1800s, agriculture was the driving force of American life, shaping communities, economies, and national expansion. Recognizing the importance…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…for deeper insight. Winter Meeting Season: Key Agriculture Events The episode highlighted several major December events: California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Anaheim Almond Board of California Conference – Sacramento…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
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Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…state’s agriculture industry—a multibillion-dollar economic powerhouse. The Need for Agricultural Literacy As the discussion continued, both Ag Meter and Colleen underscored a core challenge facing California agriculture: many policymakers—and much…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer share post-Thanksgiving reflections before diving into key issues shaping California agriculture. The show features Part One…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…like that one,” Little says, emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, environmental stewardship, and public safety. The Vision for California Agriculture: Education and Representation Asked about his “dream scenario” for California…