…edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how geography, migration, and commerce shaped Missouri’s early agricultural identity. Agriculture in Late 18th and Early 19th Century Missouri During…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…the very farms that produce local, organic food. As Moreda-Arend put it, protecting small family dairies isn’t just about one region — it’s about preserving the backbone of American agriculture….
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
When most Americans think of the longest river in the United States, they immediately name the Mississippi. But that distinction actually belongs to the Missouri River — a powerful and…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…important pillars of Michigan’s economy during this period. Vast forests supplied timber for construction and industry, fueling local growth and national expansion. At the same time, fertile farmland supported a…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
A Lasting Figure in U.S. Agricultural History Luther Burbank holds a respected place in American agriculture history for his extraordinary contributions to plant development and crop improvement. As highlighted by…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
Rich Kreps on Pistachios, Policy, and the Path Forward American pistachio grower and industry leader Rich Kreps joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from a record…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…expanded beyond almonds into water policy, where Duarte was especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have forced productive farmland out of production while surface water flows are sent…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute, and the history of the state of Michigan is an interesting one. Long before Michigan became a state, its land passed…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…👉 Watch the wolf documentary episodes American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag | Sierra Valley Wolves Part 1 American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag | Sierra Valley Wolves…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…ranks among the nation’s top agricultural producers. This American Agriculture History Minute highlights why Michigan farmers play such a critical role in feeding the country and supporting rural economies. Over…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
John Holmes is an important figure in American agriculture history, recognized for his role in advancing scientific agriculture and formal agricultural education in the United States. His work helped establish…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…with Jeff Aiello, a 13-time Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, PBS host, and founder of 1830 Entertainment. Aiello, best known for his work on American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag and…