…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…
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
…engage new generations of drinkers. Younger Consumers: Price, Health, and Lifestyle Drive Decisions Lorrie explained that younger adults are drinking less wine for several reasons—cost being a major factor. Many…
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…
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…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…the key to long-term success is value-based partnerships. “We focus on customers who care about reliability, not just price,” he said. “If you want it done right and on time,…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…retailers chase the cheapest price despite California’s unmatched quality. LeMay agreed, noting that “driving ourselves to the cheapest price is an act of futility.” Producing premium fruit requires investment, and…