Strengthening Rural America Through Fellowship and Science-Based Agriculture Dan Janzen The Ag Meter broadcasted live from Monterey, California at the Organic Growers Summit, where a compelling conversation unfolded with Dan…
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
…on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture The Rise of Organic Agriculture Organic farming continues to grow across the U.S., and John Deere’s tools are designed to support…
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
…the industry’s biggest concerns: the drop in wine consumption among 21–35-year-olds. According to Karavidas, several forces are at play, including the influence of organic-focused lifestyles, rising cannabis use, intimidating wine…
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,…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Heat-tolerant avocado trees from Duarte Nurseries could expand production deeper into the Central Valley. Organic growers continue advancing automation, soil health, and certification practices. Researchers are working on self-fertilizing wheat,…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…mandarins Cattle and calves She also noted a major but often under-recognized agricultural sector in Northern California: Bees, pollination services, and queen production Beekeeping is a significant industry in the…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…that, while well-intentioned, fail to consider the practical realities of running a farm and supporting rural communities. Labor and Food Production Challenges California grows roughly a third of the fresh…