…region, American Indian tribes had already built a thriving agricultural system in Ohio. These communities cultivated staple crops that became the backbone of early American diets, including: Corn Soybeans Squash…
The Missouri River: A Key Chapter in American Agriculture History
…influence the land and communities along its banks today. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute The Missouri River: A Key Chapter in American Agriculture History Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od USDA/NIFA…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…Coast: Expanding Impact Dan highlighted FCFI’s active involvement in FFA and agricultural events across the Pacific Northwest. The organization participates in more than 30 FFA programs each year in Oregon,…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…that followed. This nuance highlights an often-overlooked aspect of American expansion: the legal and ethical challenges of acquiring lands already home to Indigenous peoples. Impact on American Agriculture The Louisiana…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
…in Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, its founding took place during the American Civil War, a period marked by national upheaval yet also visionary public investment in education. Despite…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…College—a school designed to bring practical, research-based education to a rapidly changing nation. A National Law That Reshaped American Education The Morrill Act of 1862 provided federal land to states…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…king The 1990s–2000s Shift: Varietal wines became mainstream Bottles got smaller and more premium Napa Valley transformed the American palate This evolution reshaped California wine into the global powerhouse it…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…the long-established agricultural practices of Indigenous communities—helped shape the rich Ohio agriculture history we recognize today. Indigenous Farming Traditions in Early Ohio Long before European settlement, American Indian tribes were…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…Mark Oppold highlights in his American Agriculture History Minute, the creation of this institution was not merely a historical footnote—it was a transformative moment in the evolution of American agricultural…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…isn’t the cheapest option anymore, and local restaurants continue to struggle with inflation and freight costs. Nick also announced plans to bring holiday spirit into the AgNet West studio and…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
AI image generated by ChatGPT A Landmark Innovation in American Agriculture In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal development in mid-19th century farming…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…