…in Early Crop Production By the early 19th century, Ohio had firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading states in crop production. The state’s fertile land, combined with…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…facing unprecedented volatility. He covers early-season pricing standstills, the impact of the latest CDI milk price drop, and the ripple effects that global commodity shifts have on feed markets. Foglio…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…hold inventory due to: CDI milk price adjustments Export/import volatility Global commodity swings In Foglio’s words, “We are price takers, not price makers.” Imperial Valley: A Market of Its Own…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…into hay markets, wine trends, raisin and nut production, and what California growers must do to stay competitive. Hay and Dairy Market Trends Foglio opened with a look at the…
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…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…this expansion. Christensen noted, “We saw some growth in the industry. Our technology can help farmers be more precise, regardless of production type.” Soil management remains critical. John Deere has…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…transforming into a more efficient and sustainable system. In segment three, Greg Christensen analyzed current crop markets, noting continued pressure from high production costs, shifting global demand, and supply chain…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…between supply and demand creates brutal market conditions—and traditional forecasting methods are failing. Why Wine Forecasting Keeps Getting It Wrong Wine operates on long production cycles, yet forecasting is based…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…quality rivals hand-picking. Inside the winery, systems like automated pump-overs and rotary screens will streamline production and reduce labor intensity. A Transitional Era with Opportunity Karavidas framed this moment as…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…stewardship. When European settlers arrived, they introduced new crops—most notably watermelon—which added diversity to the region’s agricultural production. This exchange of crops and knowledge became an important part of early…
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,…