…American producers. Michael, a sixth-generation California farmer, spoke candidly about the difficult conditions growers are facing as the 2026 season begins. Bowles Farming Company farms more than 11,000 acres between…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how German-Americans, Scottish settlers, and Irish immigrants each contributed uniquely to the agricultural foundation of the United States. German-American Agricultural Traditions German-Americans brought…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
The Inventions That Transformed American Farming When we think about inventions that changed the face of American agriculture, several icons of innovation immediately come to mind. The steam engine. The…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…from adopting technologies that are already being used successfully in other states. Throughout the interview, Hilton emphasized that California has the natural resources, farmland, and talent needed to lead the…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…blank canvases requiring years of effort to become productive agricultural operations. The Foundation of American Agriculture The settlement of central and western Tennessee illustrates a larger truth about American agricultural…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…trust and support for American agriculture, reminding us that “no farms, no food.” Listen to the Full Interview Stephanie Nash’s story is one of innovation, advocacy, and determination. From California…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…hopes to rebuild trust between farmers and consumers. She believes honesty and transparency are critical to strengthening agriculture’s public image. The discussion also touched on the future of farming. Nash…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…warns that up to one million acres of productive farmland could be taken out of production. That would mean fewer jobs, reduced food security, and economic strain on already disadvantaged…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…lasting part of American agricultural history—proof that even the smallest frontier communities played a role in shaping the nation’s farming heritage. St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi Today’s…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…in the nation’s agricultural story. Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
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Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…legal immigration applications and the strain on local systems. She argued that restoring order and clarity to the process is essential for economic stability and public trust. Looking ahead, Culotti…