…original colonies demanded courage, endurance, and determination. Settlers faced political restrictions, natural obstacles, and the daunting task of surviving on unfamiliar land. The American dream of heading west began as…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…on Unsplash The Dawn of Soil Conservation in Early American Farming In the early years of American settlement, the nation’s farmers often took the vastness of the land for granted….
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…the stage for generations of American farmers to come. Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America American Agriculture History Minute — with Mark Oppold Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…of civilization, it now marks the heart of American farming. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute — a tribute to the pioneers who turned the Midwest into the agricultural engine…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…and a USDA plan to expand grazing access, grow beef demand, and increase small processor capacity. However, Trump’s recent statements about importing more Argentine beef—framed as a way to lower…
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…agricultural progress and innovation that continues to influence American farming today. Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming I’m Mark Oppold, with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…store, pocketbooks often make the decision,” he said. Even so, he noted that demand remains strong. “Even with record prices, consumers are still buying American beef because of its quality.”…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…scale of American agriculture. Breeding Draft Horses in the Midwest As the demand for draft horses grew, American breeders in states such as Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois became national…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…in foreign competition. The result was devastating for American producers—wheat prices plummeted almost overnight. At the same time, older fields began showing signs of exhaustion. Years of continuous wheat planting…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…society. Honoring the Pioneers of American Farming The first inductees after the Hall’s establishment included some of the most recognizable names in agricultural and American history: George Washington Carver, renowned…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…every level—from PhDs designing new technology to farm workers learning to operate advanced equipment. Why Saving American Farming Matters Though not a farmer himself, Youtsey’s passion for agriculture comes from…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…act decisively, its citrus industry — one of the state’s most iconic — could face the same fate. Their conversation highlighted the need for early detection, collaboration with Florida experts,…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
DepositPhotos image A Pioneering Moment in American Agriculture In 1873, Illinois farmer Fred Hatch built what is believed to be America’s first version of the modern silo. During this period,…




















