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
…that feel more accessible and judgment-free. Why Canned Wine and Alternative Formats Matter Canned wine has grown rapidly, not because consumers are lazy, but because it lowers the risk. Spending…
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…
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
…of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom Affordability and Cost of Living Energy, housing, and food costs are impacting not just farmers but everyday Californians. Constituents…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…episode covered everything from winter health habits to major ag policy issues, commodity challenges, and new breakthroughs shaping U.S. farming. Seasonal Trends, Food Costs & Community Life Nick and Lorrie…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…California’s diverse food supply, she said, is something residents take for granted. From dozens of lettuce varieties to citrus, nuts, rice, and specialty crops, the state’s food offerings are unmatched….
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…role in 2008, the demands on farm employers have grown exponentially. Initially, compliance support involved just two laminated posters that displayed required workplace notices, such as minimum wage and workers’…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…abundance”—farmers, energy producers, and working people who generate the food, power, and materials society depends on. And Duarte is clear: the champions of abundance are about to kick butt in…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…address one of his ongoing concerns: consumer perception. Organic food grown in California comes with higher production costs—not because growers are inefficient, but because regulations, labor expenses, water challenges, and…