Photo by Kirsten Bühne/Pexels image Chickens: The Early Livestock Staple of Pioneer Farms Cattle and hogs are widely recognized today as major livestock staples on American farms and ranches. However,…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…American agricultural heritage that shaped the Midwest. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…once were abstract policy debates are now impacting urban voters directly. Automation and the Disappearance of Jobs California’s high labor costs and agricultural overtime laws have accelerated automation. In the…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…of the American Pistachio Growers Board, the 2025 crop is showing the most uniform nut fill seen in more than 15 years. This uniformity means stronger first shakes, higher quality,…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…planned presence in California—including new legal representation—could uncover mismanagement of funds and bring accountability. Water, Labor, and Immigration Solutions Water policy remains a flashpoint for California agriculture. Collotti criticized the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…sand, a phenomenon unfamiliar to many growers before then. Instead of unified action, local agencies and stakeholders often acted independently or at cross-purposes. Outreach efforts like mailed flyers were ineffective….
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
…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…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
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…