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The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…States. This acquisition helped establish the Midwest as the nation’s agricultural heartland and shaped American food production for generations. A Lasting Legacy The Louisiana Purchase is more than a historic…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
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Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…mapping and data-driven intelligence are helping growers and organizations navigate these changes with precision. Understanding Land IQ Based in Sacramento, Land IQ employs around 50 agricultural and spatial scientists. The…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
AI image by ChatGPT A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
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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
The Friday edition of the AgNet News Hour opened with hosts Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—and Lorrie Boyer welcoming listeners to another episode filled with agricultural insight, industry analysis, and expert…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…agricultural development. Ohio Rises as a 19th-Century Agricultural Powerhouse By the early 1800s, Ohio had established itself as one of the nation’s leading agricultural states. Its fertile fields produced abundant…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…critical issue. “We need to prioritize shovel-ready water projects, not high-speed rail,” said Isom. “Without action, jobs and agricultural production are at risk.” Energy Costs and Utility Reform Energy is…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…development for water conveyance and storage. Rising PG&E rates threaten farm operations: Proposed 27% electricity hike California agricultural rates up to 3x higher than Texas Solar payback periods under NEM…
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
…Organic Grower Summit – Monterey These conferences offer growers education, networking, and a break from fieldwork during the slower winter season. National Association of Farm Broadcasting: Industry Takeaways Lorrie shared…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
…planting equipment. The Breakthrough: The Deere Rotary Adjustable Corn Planter Shortly after forming their partnership, Deere and Mansur released a product that quickly became a standout in the agricultural marketplace—the…