…aren’t coming from just one direction. Wine consumption has declined, particularly among younger consumers, as post-pandemic lifestyles shift toward health and wellness. The lingering “COVID hangover” has changed how people…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…wine production and consulting, described the current situation as a “perfect storm” driven by multiple factors converging at once. Declining consumption, shifting health trends, global oversupply, and increased competition from…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…where rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and seasonal cycles were very different. On the Great Plains, farmers had to deal with unpredictable weather, intense winds, and growing conditions that required entirely…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…soil practices Enhancing livestock genetics and feed efficiency Experimenting with new technologies or production methods Recent tax court rulings have confirmed that agriculture qualifies for these credits, and new legislative…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…way. Many early settlers had limited knowledge about long-term soil management or sustainable cultivation practices. Because the land they encountered was “virgin soil,” it was initially extremely fertile and produced…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…is being shaped by the next generation. Wiley Woolf is leading sustainability efforts, focusing on water conservation, soil health, air quality, solar energy, and pollinator habitats. His work reflects a…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…safety net against unpredictable losses, while new conservation techniques improved soil health and water management. Large-scale federal aid further reduced risks, allowing the next generation of farmers to reestablish themselves…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…Wiley Wolf focuses on sustainability projects across the operation, including water management, soil health, solar development, and pollinator habitats. The next generation of the family says modern farming requires constant…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…several important tasks were carried out: Branding new calves to identify ownership Treating and caring for young animals to ensure their health Sorting cattle according to ownership and preparing some…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…active near the soil surface, making bait products easier for foraging ants to locate and transport back to the mound. As temperatures rise later in the summer, ants often move…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…tree health and yield if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, discusses the growing concern and management strategies in today’s Growing Edge segment. According to…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…explains that early monitoring, winter sanitation practices, and timely fungicide applications are critical for protecting orchard health. For growers across the valley, staying ahead of this disease is essential for…
Marietta and the Birth of America’s Northwest Frontier
…and agricultural development. For farmers, settlers, and pioneers seeking land and opportunity, the territory offered fertile soil, access to waterways, and the promise of building new communities beyond the original…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…improve soil productivity Sell the improved property at a profit Move further west and begin again In theory, it was a path to economic advancement. In practice, it required enormous…