…mean for cattle and sheep producers who have dealt firsthand with livestock losses, rising costs, and emotional strain tied to expanding wolf populations. The hosts explore the frustration many ranchers…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…nation’s future. Their efforts ultimately succeeded, and Congress ratified and funded the agreement. A Bargain That Changed the Nation The final price for the Louisiana Purchase was $15 million, which…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Valent USA, where he has worked since 2013. Coverage Is Everything in Crop Protection One of the strongest messages Burkdoll delivered during the interview was simple, direct, and critical: coverage…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…on crop protection, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and maximizing coverage for better efficacy. Todd emphasizes the importance of slowing down for optimal spray application and blending technology with traditional agricultural…
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
…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…