…the winery level, many producers are adjusting styles to meet today’s preferences, emphasizing lower alcohol, brighter acidity, and wines that pair well with food. Sustainability at Scale Sustainability remains one…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…whole milk leading the resurgence. Shoppers are prioritizing foods that are high in protein, affordable, and minimally processed. Milk and dairy foods provide high-quality protein at a lower cost per…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…livestock, but entire rural communities. Corn’s Many Uses in Early American Farming In early American agriculture, corn was far more than a food crop. Once shelled by hand, corn was…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…most eye-opening segments focuses on the freight crisis, where ultra-low trucking rates, unsafe licensing practices, and underregulated operators are driving down margins and raising serious safety concerns across agriculture. This…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…marching bands or standing for the American flag, but she is rock solid in a rodeo performance,” Janae explains. Understanding her horse’s abilities ensures both safety and performance excellence in…
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…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…not sidelined. Duarte supports bringing lawmakers out to farms so they can see firsthand how food is grown—from rice fields to vineyards. Youth involvement is a key motivation for her…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…found is striking: most mayors operate in a bipartisan, pragmatic way, often working long hours for little or no pay. Regardless of party, they share the same priorities—public safety and…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…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…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Area. When wildfire hydrants run dry, energy becomes unaffordable, and families choose between fuel and food, Foglio says voters will eventually demand change. California’s Young People Face a Tough Climb…
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
…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…