…expertise, including plant growth regulators, fungicides, and techniques to improve almond, citrus, and grape production. From automation and robotics to innovative crop management and sustainable practices, this Christmas special highlights…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…feel with regulatory hurdles, inadequate mitigation tools, and the ongoing challenge of balancing wildlife conservation with the realities of food production and rural livelihoods. From there, the conversation widens to…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…is being deliberately pushed out of production to make way for industrial development. One major concern is the rapid expansion of data centers, which consume enormous amounts of water and…
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
…use, labor systems, and trade relationships both domestically and internationally. By the late 1850s, the South had achieved total dominance in cotton production, producing 100 percent of the 374 million…
Largest Barns in the United States
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Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…where foliage is heavier and less where it is sparse. This technology has already become standard in European greenhouse production, driven by cost control and efficiency. However, Burkdoll cautioned that…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…nut crop production, and emerging global demand trends for pistachios and walnuts. A highlight of the episode is the interview with Todd Bergdoll of Valent USA, who shares his expertise…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…where environmental conditions favored dairying. The transition from grain-heavy farming to dairy production helped establish these states as major dairy centers—a status they continue to hold today. The movement from…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…in Early Crop Production By the early 19th century, Ohio had firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading states in crop production. The state’s fertile land, combined with…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Early-season fresh hay production He predicts an early-season price standoff with slightly inflated prices followed by a normal adjustment period. Almonds: Forget the Panic — Foglio Predicts 2.5–2.75 Billion Pounds…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…into hay markets, wine trends, raisin and nut production, and what California growers must do to stay competitive. Hay and Dairy Market Trends Foglio opened with a look at the…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
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John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…this expansion. Christensen noted, “We saw some growth in the industry. Our technology can help farmers be more precise, regardless of production type.” Soil management remains critical. John Deere has…