The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od USDA/NIFA…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…Coast: Expanding Impact Dan highlighted FCFI’s active involvement in FFA and agricultural events across the Pacific Northwest. The organization participates in more than 30 FFA programs each year in Oregon,…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…or organic, we have the same technology to optimize inputs, labor, and farm management,” he said. He emphasized the value of the Grower Summit, which provides a platform to interact…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…Water Management and Sustainability Water is a critical factor in California agriculture. Land IQ overlays irrigation districts, groundwater-dependent areas, and sustainability plans to assess water reliability. This spatial approach helps…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…transforming into a more efficient and sustainable system. In segment three, Greg Christensen analyzed current crop markets, noting continued pressure from high production costs, shifting global demand, and supply chain…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
…Act of 1862. The Morrill Act created a new class of land-grant colleges dedicated to agriculture, mechanical arts, and practical sciences—fields essential to a rapidly modernizing nation. Kansas seized this…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Without Consumers Automation, AI, sustainable viticulture, organic practices, natural wine, orange wine—Hanni supports all of it. But he delivers a blunt truth: none of it matters if people aren’t buying…
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
…up to 300% of the wine’s value in export-related costs, making competition nearly impossible. Vineyard Removals: A Potential Over-Correction The most visible impact of today’s imbalance is on the land…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…year, while sustainable pest management plans increase paperwork for growers without necessarily improving results. Isom also highlighted restrictions on automation, such as driverless tractors, which OSHA prohibits even though autonomous…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…and crop protection. Sustainable pest management: Phase-out of priority pesticides by 2050 raises concerns about balanced advisory representation. Automation hurdles: Driverless tractors face restrictions under OSHA rules, despite driverless cars…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…From pork to dairy, U.S. producers continue proving they can do more with less. Better nutrition, management, and automation are driving higher output even as herd sizes decline. Looking Ahead…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…