Todd Burkdoll When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
The agricultural industry faces unprecedented challenges, from shifting commodity markets to labor shortages and automation. In a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities shared timely insights…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
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Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
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The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
AgNet News Hour Featuring Master of Wine Tim Hanni On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—sat down with Master of Wine, author, consultant, and sensory-science educator Tim…
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…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…vehicles are allowed on city streets. He emphasized that much of California’s agriculture operates under stricter rules than almost any other state, creating challenges for innovation and efficiency. The Future…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…for more ag news, insights, and seasonal fun. Listeners can find additional information, connect on social media, and subscribe to podcasts through AgNetWest.com. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…education. How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…industry innovators on future episodes. For full interviews, daily ag news, and podcast episodes, visit AgNetWest.com and follow AgNet West on social media. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…Cecil Why Agricultural Education Matters Colleen emphasized just how essential youth agricultural education is—especially in California, the nation’s largest agricultural state and a major global food supplier. Children in the…
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……
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…of research, education, and cultural preservation, connecting the past to the future of American agriculture and higher education. Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges This has been another American…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…like that one,” Little says, emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, environmental stewardship, and public safety. The Vision for California Agriculture: Education and Representation Asked about his “dream scenario” for California…