…General Manager of Farm Solutions for the SEMIOS Group, to discuss innovative pest management solutions for California agriculture. Pistoresi, a Central Valley native and former standout pitcher at San Joaquin…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…in the Fresno area and along the east side of the San Joaquin Valley. Microclimates play a major role in citrus management. Orchards near foothills may experience temperature differences of…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…2025. From hay and forage markets to dairy economics, water uncertainty, and the global forces shaping local prices, Foglio explains why producers across the Central Valley and Imperial Valley are…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Central Valley Is Changing Fast Foglio described what every Central Valley resident sees daily: houses expanding into farmland at record speed. Areas like Kerman, Clovis, and Highway 41 once dominated…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…light of long-term agricultural and societal benefits. Dan framed the issue around a central question: Are policies supporting human flourishing and the prosperity of future generations? Empowering the Next Generation…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
…for an institution focused on scientific education, farming innovation, and community development. This forward-thinking approach would soon pay off. The Push to Convert Blue Mount Central College Also in 1861,…
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…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…essential for survival. A Winemaking Journey That Began at 18 Karavidas’s entry into the wine world started by chance. After his family moved from Glendale to the historic Cucamonga Valley,…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…said. “People are starting to realize the impact of policy on their wallets, and it’s taking a toll on families statewide.” Water: The Central Challenge Water continues to be the…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…The combination of fertile land, central geography, and community support made the area an ideal location for a model agricultural institution. A 648-Acre Beginning That Shaped a Legacy At its…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Heat-tolerant avocado trees from Duarte Nurseries could expand production deeper into the Central Valley. Organic growers continue advancing automation, soil health, and certification practices. Researchers are working on self-fertilizing wheat,…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…all around them. In Butte County, one in seven jobs is tied to agriculture, making it a central part of both the economy and local identity. Colleen’s California Roots Although…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…founded colleges and universities that became central to agricultural research, rural development, and community outreach, shaping the landscape of American education and farming for generations. New Additions to the Land-Grant…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…Manhattan took decisive action. A local delegation traveled to the capital to introduce a bill proposing that the private Blue Mont Central College be converted into the new state agricultural…