From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
…to combines, Massey-Ferguson represents more than machinery—it’s a lasting symbol of agricultural progress. I’m Mark Oppold—thanks for joining me on this journey through ag history. Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…way for modern agricultural equipment,” says Oppold. “Its legacy is foundational to today’s food production.” Mark Oppold brings us this installment of the American Ag History Minute, celebrating the innovation…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
American Ag History Minute: Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to a pivotal time in westward…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
Evolution of Corn Planting in the U.S. In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, a period when…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute reports that by the 1930, more than 90% of rural homes still used kerosene lamps for lighting. Running water and indoor bathrooms…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
Billions in Lawsuits Push Company to Rethink Its Role in Herbicide Market Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure After years of mounting legal battles and costly settlements,…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
One-room schoolhouse on the grounds of Liberty Middle School Image by Mdy66/via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute says One-room schoolhouses are an important part of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
A plot of farmland just south of Meadow Barn Farm. Basher Eyre / Auction I shall sadly not be bidding at, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West with Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us today about how One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…mark your calendar for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa on Aug. 20-21. To learn more, including host hotel information, visit CitrusExpo.net. Sponsored Content…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute discusses farmland values having always been part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location Recent stories indicate…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West
Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute relates that one-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West Early settlers knew…