…behavior are aligning. On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, to discuss why milk is regaining trust after years of…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…and in this American Agriculture History Minute, we look back at how the Great Depression and World War II transformed the face of American farming and gave rise to the…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…to mechanization remains a defining chapter in American agricultural history. Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand By Mark Oppold – American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…are passed down to younger generations. Honoring the Legacy of American Farmers The NCHA is more than a contest—it is a tribute to the hard work, resilience, and ingenuity of…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…marching bands or standing for the American flag, but she is rock solid in a rodeo performance,” Janae explains. Understanding her horse’s abilities ensures both safety and performance excellence in…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
…Conclusion Ohio State University’s founding story reflects the importance of land-grant institutions in American history. By establishing a new university in Columbus, Ohio created a lasting educational legacy that continues…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Cattlemen’s Association, this legislation provides practical carcass disposal solutions for livestock producers in remote areas. Williamson Act Protection: The Farm Bureau continues to safeguard reduced property tax rates for farmland…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…become trapped in a system of dependency. Rising land values, water costs, and regulatory burdens are pricing multigenerational farmers out of the ability to produce food. She argued that farmland…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…explained by Mark Oppold in this American Agriculture History Minute, President Thomas Jefferson recognized that the future of American farmers depended on one strategic location: the port of New Orleans….
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
An American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold AI image created by ChatGPT Early American farming was never just about the land—it was about the weather. In this American Agriculture…
Largest Barns in the United States
AI image created by ChatGPT Exploring the Debate Over the Biggest Barns in the United States By Mark Oppold – American Agriculture History Minute When it comes to American agriculture,…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. This American Agriculture History Minute offers a closer look at the first hay baling technologies and the pioneers who set these innovations in motion….
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
Image created by Chat GPT Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture…