…Mark Oppold in an American Agriculture History Minute, Burbank’s work reshaped farming and horticulture in the United States, leaving a legacy that continues to influence agriculture today. From Limited Schooling…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…Minnesota Valley Canning Company used a Green Giant as its mascot—but the original version was far from friendly. Described as terrifying, the character lacked the warmth and appeal needed to…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…by both convenience and confidence in California farming practices. Water Allocations and the Cost of Uncertainty The conversation turned blunt when discussing California water policy. Despite above-average reservoirs after multiple…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…stop governing for scarcity.” Papagni and McGill closed the episode by calling the interview a reminder that solutions exist — if leaders are willing to listen to the people farming…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…from labor-intensive subsistence farming into a system capable of feeding a growing nation—and eventually, much of the world. How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming That’s today’s American Agriculture…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…conversations about water, policy, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Papagni opened the program from the road, reminding listeners that the first day of World Ag Expo…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
…time Michigan existed as its own distinct territorial entity. The creation of Michigan Territory allowed for more localized government and administration, laying important groundwork for future settlement, farming, and economic…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
Michigan agriculture stands as one of the most diverse and productive farming systems in the United States. From fruit and dairy to beans, potatoes, and wine grapes, the state consistently…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…change in agriculture. In the first half of the 19th century, Europe was experiencing a rise in scientific agriculture, emphasizing experimentation, research, and improved farming practices. These developments captured Holmes’s…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…and varied widely in quality and effectiveness. Farming during this period was labor-intensive, limited in scale, and largely focused on meeting immediate needs rather than producing surplus for broader markets….
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…and ag supporters statewide. Roberti explained that cattle production remains one of the least automated and most hands-on segments of agriculture. Raising beef is a three-year investment, from breeding to harvest,…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
Photo by Vito Natale on Unsplash A Snapshot of Agricultural Progress American agriculture has always been shaped by innovation, but few changes were as transformative as the mechanization of farming….
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community outreach, highlighting the complex landscape facing producers today. Battling Regulations and Activist Pressure Ghirardelli described ongoing challenges in the county,…