…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
…hold inventory due to: CDI milk price adjustments Export/import volatility Global commodity swings In Foglio’s words, “We are price takers, not price makers.” Imperial Valley: A Market of Its Own…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…2025 hay market, where soft commodity prices and oversupply have shaped the season. Favorable canola and soybean meal pricing allowed dairies to supplement feed at reduced costs, while wet winters…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…offers a powerful lesson. Born during a period of massive global oversupply, it succeeded by finding the right style, label, price point, and message. What was projected to sell 250,000…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…and restaurants Connect with consumers across all price points This shift, he says, would be as game-changing as the transition from DOS to the modern GUI. Tim Hanni’s Book &…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…face multiple barriers: Health consciousness Rising interest in organic lifestyles Competition from cannabis & ready-to-drink beverages Too many choices and little guidance High prices Intimidating wine environments “You walk into…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…3.0 now nearly 20 years. The Future of California Agriculture Population loss and migration of growers to states like Texas and Idaho. Regulatory and energy burdens threaten long-term agricultural viability….
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Themes: Importance of 4-H and FFA in developing leadership and communication skills Workforce challenges and the value of hiring people with agricultural backgrounds Farmland loss due to housing development Water…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…education, networking, and industry speakers. Nick and Lorrie close with light holiday banter and reminders to follow AgNet West online for ongoing coverage. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…their cell phones to manage these tools.” The goal? Reduce back-breaking labor, increase crop quality, and keep food prices reasonable for consumers. “This is a win-win for everybody as this…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…even after his cousin moved on. His enthusiasm for the Bills adds a relatable and fun personal touch to the upcoming summit coverage. Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology,…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…