California

California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

This episode of the AgNet News Hour delivered a full hour of expert breakdowns on the challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Segments one and two featured Joel Kimmelshue, who…

Kansas State University

Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Education, This Land of Ours

…the challenges of wartime, Kansas leaders pushed forward with efforts to create a university that would support the state’s agricultural and economic development. Their resolve positioned Kansas State to become…

California

Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas

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…costs are rising Exporting wine is harder and less profitable International sales face steep: Duties VATs Fees Regulatory costs Shipping Hidden logistical expenses Some countries—India among the most extreme—can add…

California

The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Commodities, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…while commodity prices have not.” Regulatory Pressures and Paperwork Overload Regulatory challenges remain a major concern. The Department of Pesticide Regulation tightened rodenticide rules, limiting use to 105 days per…

California

Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

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In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges

California

AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

…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…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…Northern California agriculture. Wolves and Ranching Challenges Shifting to another major issue, Ag Meter asked about wolves—an increasingly urgent concern for ranchers in the Sierra region. While Butte County itself…

California

AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports

challenges facing farmers statewide, including rising regulation costs, wildfire impacts, and increasing wolf depredation in nearby grazing regions. The show touches on trade tensions ahead of the USMCA review, updates…

California

California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour

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…emphasized the importance of encouraging physical activity in children rather than blaming milk for obesity. Modern Parenting and Convenience Challenges Nick and Lorrie discussed modern parenting and reliance on technology…

California

California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

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California agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive….