…strong proponent of advancing trade efforts that strengthen U.S. agriculture on the international stage. She has championed agreements that open new markets and create opportunities for American farmers, positioning the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Urban Electrification in the 1920s
…Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, discussing the evolution of electrification in America during the early 1900s. He highlights how electric power transformed from a luxury to an essential…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Impact
…in excellent condition. Irving Rusinow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, highlighting the significant transformation in rural American life during the 1930s. Mark…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…discussed the Trump administration’s policy on restricting solar farms on quality farmland, citing concerns about devaluation and environmental impact. The USDA’s new “Farmers First” initiative aims to support small family…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…(SNAP), a move intended to promote healthier food choices for recipients. She also discussed potential restrictions on solar operations on farmland, emphasizing the USDA’s role in preserving agricultural land for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Oregon’s Agricultural Leadership
“Stringing Time for Hops” in Independence, Oregon OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons American Agriculture History Minute: Oregon’s Agricultural Leadership Mark Oppold presents an…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…the booming berry sector to the sweet success of California table grapes and a deep dive into the organic future of American agriculture, this episode is packed with insights, laughs,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
…in Mexico, but significant value-added production occurs in the U.S., supporting American jobs. Tariffs on Mexican steel could thus harm U.S. manufacturers and workers, even as they benefit domestic steel…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
…period, ultimately leading to the retirement of the Garst brand in 2013, marking the end of an 82-year legacy in American agriculture. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…water supply could shrink by 12-25%, equivalent to 9 million acre-feet. The report warns of 3 million acres of fallowed farmland and 67,000 lost jobs without state action. Key challenges…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…encouraged to apply and take advantage of these funding opportunities to shape the future of American agriculture. Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
American Agriculture History Minute: Eugene Funk’s Family Background
Flip Schulke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’…
American Agriculture History Minute: Native American Agricultural Practices
Three Sisters mound culture Spencer-Nägy, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, focusing on the agricultural history of Colorado. Mark Oppold describes how early settlers discovered…