…History Minute, agricultural historian Mark Oppold explains how climate conditions played a defining role in determining which crops early settlers raised and how regional agriculture developed across the United States….
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
The AgNet News Hour breaks down the most important agriculture news impacting California and the nation. Hosts Nick Papagni (the Ag Meter) and Lorrie Boyer cover major policy developments, market…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Valent USA, where he has worked since 2013. Coverage Is Everything in Crop Protection One of the strongest messages Burkdoll delivered during the interview was simple, direct, and critical: coverage…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest California agriculture headlines. They cover winter weather trends, including chill hours critical…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…choice. Hardy, reliable, and adaptable to new soil conditions, wheat helped establish what became known as the wheat frontier. This agricultural wave steadily pushed westward, eventually covering vast areas of…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…Memorial and Cal Berkeley, now brings his competitive drive to helping growers protect crops more efficiently and sustainably. The conversation highlighted SEMIOS’ pheromone-based mating disruption technology and the company’s hands-on…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
…managing mealybugs, NOW, and red scale across specialty crops. Pistoresi highlights Semios’ full-service installation and monitoring model, making it easier for growers to transition away from traditional spray timing and…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Introduction of New Crops When Europeans arrived, they brought with them additional crops that further diversified the region’s agriculture. Among the most significant introductions was watermelon, which became part of…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…to reinvent, reinvest, and redevelop old crops (like Thompson raisins) into new, profitable plantings. Otherwise, families will ultimately sell. California Freight: Rates Down, Costs Up One of the most shocking…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…and permanent crops, Foglio stresses that the future belongs to vertically integrated operations. Modern, profitable raisin production now requires: Growing one’s own fruit Owning and maintaining equipment Controlling storage and…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…productivity, noting that fast-growing crops like corn rapidly deplete CO₂ at ground level when actively photosynthesizing. He emphasized that farmers already use CO₂ enrichment in greenhouses to boost growth. Dan…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…Purchase opened vast stretches of fertile land ideal for agriculture. Farmers and settlers were able to expand westward, cultivating crops and raising livestock on lands previously inaccessible to the United…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…and the future of agriculture. High-Value Crops and Technological Support Christensen’s role focuses on supporting orchards, vineyards, and bedded row crops through advanced agricultural technology. “Whether a grower chooses conventional…