…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…artificial food dyes dramatically affected her son’s behavior during early childhood. Erin explained that her son experienced extreme hyperactivity, aggression, and loss of impulse control—symptoms that completely changed once artificial…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and whole foods, alongside concerns about obesity, reduced physical activity, and the long-term impacts of weight-loss medications on food consumption. The episode reinforces a core message: water means food, food…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…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….