…American settlement in what was then known as the Northwest Territory. Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory Marietta, Ohio: Gateway to the American Frontier The founding of Marietta…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…become a more structured and reliable agricultural system. Stay tuned for more fascinating stories in your next American Agriculture History Minute. ✅ Brought to you by American Agriculture History Minute,…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
…hand laborers. Through these innovations, Cyrus McCormick earned his place in American agricultural history, revolutionizing farming practices and boosting productivity in the 19th century. I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…Washington, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In the annals of American agriculture, few figures loom as large as Cyrus McCormick. His journey from invention to industrial impact is a classic…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
Honoring Agricultural Heritage Across the Early U.S. In the years following the American Revolutionary War, as the United States emerged as a new nation, it also became a cultural mosaic…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…of the ear tag reflects the broader story of American agricultural innovation. As ranchers continue to adopt smarter tools, the legacy of overcoming past challenges remains at the heart of…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…launched a major new survey effort aimed at understanding the conservation practices used by American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: New Survey Targets…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…between military service and American farming—a relationship that would continue through programs like the Homestead Act and post-war veteran benefits. And that’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute, with Mark Oppold….
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…see this as a timely and necessary step to bolster both farmer support and consumer trust. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…transformed the landscape of American farming with their groundbreaking contributions. But another lesser-known innovator also played a role in improving rural life—especially for early American farm families—through a simple yet…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…But Toor reminded the audience of one often-overlooked market: “The U.S. is still the largest consumer of American almonds. We need to reignite domestic demand.” Marketing Efforts Must Improve, Especially…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…BSE (mad cow disease) concerns, American beef is now welcomed back under new science-based guidelines. This is a huge development for U.S. cattle producers and represents a growing trust in…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
Industry Leaders Urge U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Act A coalition of North American produce organizations is calling on the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to resolve…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
…American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson, the choice-select spread—a key indicator of consumer willingness to pay premium prices for higher-grade beef—suggests continued strength in beef demand. “It widened out,…