AI image created by ChatGPT American Agriculture Enters a New Century In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify as the nation entered a new era of…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
AI image created by ChatGPT A Shift from Hand Power to Horsepower The 1870s marked a pivotal decade in American agriculture, often called the first major agricultural revolution. Farmers began…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…at improving transparency, response time, and public safety authority. One proposal would allow local sheriffs to act when wolves pose an immediate threat, while another would require real-time tracking data…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute,…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…nearly worthless. “After a long dry trek, they saw little or no value when crossing over to what is now Colorado,” explains Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute. The…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…Stake Hadwick said she never planned to enter politics, but wildfire disasters and persistent policy disconnect pushed her to act. A key motivation was her children. Like many rural families,…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…Wealthy Apple Peter Gideon named his successful apple variety “Wealthy,” honoring his wife. The name would go on to become a lasting part of American agricultural history. The Wealthy apple…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
AI image created by ChatGPT American agriculture has been shaped by countless innovators whose ideas laid the groundwork for modern farming. One such pioneer is Anna Baldwin, a largely overlooked…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…that when the first settlers arrived, the region offered far fewer advantages for agriculture. Difficult terrain, limited water availability, and a harsh climate made farming a challenge. In fact, many…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…bloom and emphasized rotating fungicide modes of action to prevent resistance. Johnson also highlighted Axios 20SC, a newer fungicide option with a unique mode of action and potential value for…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…most pressing questions in American agriculture: why is California, the nation’s top agricultural producer, struggling to protect its farming industry? Mason, who farms in Indiana and Arizona and frequently works…
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
…innovation and the historical circumstances that shaped modern American farming. How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop I’m Mark Oppold, with an American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…in Utah and turning them into soil amendments designed to help farmers make better use of fertilizer and water. Taylor explained humates as an ancient plant deposit—essentially “really old compost”—that…