…production. Listeners were reminded of the importance of advocating for California-grown products and supporting U.S. agriculture. Mental health resources for farmers, promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, were also…
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
AI image created by ChatGPT Colonists and the Transformation of Early American Agriculture The arrival of European colonists in North America brought more than settlers—it introduced new agricultural practices that…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
…lesson on nutrition, awareness, and trusting parental instincts. A Behavioral Shift That Raised Red Flags As a toddler, Krier’s son Preston was exceptionally active. While energy is normal at that…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…oversight on grants and programs to curb fraud, particularly within SNAP and other taxpayer-funded initiatives. Protecting U.S. farmland from foreign ownership and ensuring national food security were underscored as growing…
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
…resilience of the state’s agricultural communities. New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Colonial Farming and Soil Stewardship: Lessons from Early America
AI image created by ChatGPT In the early days of American colonization, settlers faced steep learning curves when it came to managing the land. Soil stewardship was not yet a…
America’s Largest Barns: Icons of Agriculture
…of the nation’s farming past. From working barns that once stored crops and housed livestock to architectural marvels built for display, barns tell the story of American agriculture in both…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
AI image created by ChatGPT Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a…
The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History
…the scale and significance of American agriculture and the people who built it. The Cooper Barn: A Kansas Landmark of American Agricultural History — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
AI image created by ChatGPT Corn’s Foundational Role in American Agriculture Corn has always played a central role in American agriculture, serving as a vital crop for both human consumption…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…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…