…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…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…face multiple barriers: Health consciousness Rising interest in organic lifestyles Competition from cannabis & ready-to-drink beverages Too many choices and little guidance High prices Intimidating wine environments “You walk into…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…moments continue to capture interest. At the same time, the overwhelming number of wine choices can intimidate new drinkers, especially when bottle prices are high. The Value of Tasting and…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…wages, she said, but the cost of living in California makes the economics difficult. These pressures contribute to the high prices families now see in grocery stores, especially for meat….
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…and crotalaria reach seven to eight feet tall, bursting with yellow flowers. Outside, mixes of oats, vetch, mustard, and bell beans are flourishing. “This is fertilizer that we grow,” Jacobs…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…market outlooks Fertilizer prices and global supply chains Weather impacts on crop production Innovations in machinery and agritech Geopolitical pressures influencing U.S. agriculture Consumer nutrition trends and the federal MAHA…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…more to avoid costly headaches that come from unreliable haulers focused solely on low prices. Why California Agriculture Demands a Higher Standard Cox and the Ag Meter host also touched…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Navigating Retail Challenges Even with standout fruit quality, early-season challenges affected movement. From August through September, retail demand slowed due to higher-than-normal prices and reduced promotional activity. But as fall…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…economic debate. Some wanted to sell land at higher prices to raise government revenue, while others pushed for low-cost or free land to empower ordinary families and stimulate agriculture. These…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…solid market prices are expected to generate profitable returns per acre. “This season, we have a very good crop with excellent prices,” Jameson said. “Growers are finally seeing profitable returns…