…nation’s agricultural expansion. Corn, Hogs, and the Practical Realities of Early Midwest Farming In the Midwest, a different combination of agricultural practices defined the region: corn and hogs. Corn grew…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…the year for SEMIOS. From a sales and operational standpoint, the company is operating at full speed, much like the rest of the agricultural industry. Industry conferences play a major…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…to market strategy and regional challenges, the conversation delivered valuable, practical guidance for citrus growers navigating today’s evolving agricultural landscape. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…these pioneers found their permanent homes much earlier—within the fertile, resource-rich lands of what is now Ohio. A Thriving Indigenous Agricultural System Long before European settlers established roots in the…
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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Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…agriculturalists who often see them as friends and trusted advisors. Dan stressed the importance of grounding young people in practical agricultural knowledge, strong moral values, and science-based thinking. He believes…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…States. This acquisition helped establish the Midwest as the nation’s agricultural heartland and shaped American food production for generations. A Lasting Legacy The Louisiana Purchase is more than a historic…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
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Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…mapping and data-driven intelligence are helping growers and organizations navigate these changes with precision. Understanding Land IQ Based in Sacramento, Land IQ employs around 50 agricultural and spatial scientists. The…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
AI image by ChatGPT A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Fertilizing Too Much Hanni closes with a powerful agricultural metaphor. A little fertilizer can help crops grow—but too much kills them. In his view, the wine industry has over-fertilized consumers…
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
The Friday edition of the AgNet News Hour opened with hosts Nick Papagni—the Ag Meter—and Lorrie Boyer welcoming listeners to another episode filled with agricultural insight, industry analysis, and expert…