…technology, science, innovation, advocacy, and business—making the industry accessible even to first-generation farmers. Major policy topics include food affordability, land-use protection, utility costs, workforce and immigration reform, and the urgent…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…the evolving food and farming landscape of Ohio. This exchange of crops and techniques between cultures helped shape the early agricultural identity of the state. Ohio Becomes a National Leader…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…2025. From hay and forage markets to dairy economics, water uncertainty, and the global forces shaping local prices, Foglio explains why producers across the Central Valley and Imperial Valley are…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…by rangeland and cattle operations are turning into subdivisions. Ironically, he predicts that some westside acreage may eventually return to cattle and rangeland due to irrigation limitations, rising cattle prices,…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…2025 hay market, where soft commodity prices and oversupply have shaped the season. Favorable canola and soybean meal pricing allowed dairies to supplement feed at reduced costs, while wet winters…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…farmers spiritually, emotionally, and practically. A 40-Year Legacy of Encouragement and Community FCFI was born nearly four decades ago as farmers across the U.S. faced devastating economic pressures. Commodity prices…
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…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…of Wine If Hanni were “President of Wine,” his first mandate would be simple: end consumer shaming. He would: Redesign wine lists Downplay rigid food-pairing rules Encourage exploration and play…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…shaming overnight. He believes the industry must: Offer wines for all taste profiles Stop rigid wine-and-food dogma Build inclusive wine lists Celebrate sweet wines as legitimate Encourage experimentation at home…
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…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…of American farming during a period when the nation was expanding both westward and industrially. Livestock Production Fuels Food and Industry Agriculture in early Ohio extended far beyond crops. Livestock—especially…
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
…Association (CCGGA): ccgga.org 2026 is an election year—growers need to be heard in policy and voting decisions. Regulatory Challenges Rodenticide restrictions: Proposed DPR rules may limit usage, affecting food safety…

















