…in Early Crop Production By the early 19th century, Ohio had firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading states in crop production. The state’s fertile land, combined with…
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
…into hay markets, wine trends, raisin and nut production, and what California growers must do to stay competitive. Hay and Dairy Market Trends Foglio opened with a look at the…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…parts of 15 modern U.S. states, providing unprecedented opportunities for farming, settlement, and economic growth. For a young nation, this was a monumental step toward becoming a continental power. The…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture The Rise of Organic Agriculture Organic farming continues to grow across the U.S., and John Deere’s tools are designed to support…
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…
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
…between supply and demand creates brutal market conditions—and traditional forecasting methods are failing. Why Wine Forecasting Keeps Getting It Wrong Wine operates on long production cycles, yet forecasting is based…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…quality rivals hand-picking. Inside the winery, systems like automated pump-overs and rotary screens will streamline production and reduce labor intensity. A Transitional Era with Opportunity Karavidas framed this moment as…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…of American farming during a period when the nation was expanding both westward and industrially. Livestock Production Fuels Food and Industry Agriculture in early Ohio extended far beyond crops. Livestock—especially…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…