Photo by Josh Withers on Unsplash California’s agricultural transportation sector continues to navigate a challenging operating environment, according to insights shared on AgNet News Hour. Mark Woods of Wildwood Trucking in…
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
…History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights the fascinating history of soybeans in America, tracing their journey from ship ballast in the early 1800s to one of the nation’s most valuable crops,…
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
…is far more interesting than many people realize. According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the term “corn” has historically meant different things depending on where you lived in the English-speaking…
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
…way farmers planted corn, a staple crop that helped fuel the growth of the United States. According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, corn planting methods in the late 1700s and…
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
…accurate corn planting, a critical factor in maximizing yields and reducing wasted seed. The solution came through an innovative partnership that would leave a lasting mark on agricultural history. Recognizing…
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
Ellington Smith (left) and Mark Woods (right) California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and…
California Trucking Industry Grapples with Rising Fuel Costs and Regulatory Pressure
…News Hour. During the program, Wildwood Trucking owner Mark Woods discussed the difficult business environment facing transportation companies that play a critical role in moving California’s agricultural products across the…
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
…explained by agricultural historian Mark Oppold, many early pioneers initially stopped along the Missouri River and settled in areas that are now part of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. These regions…
International Harvester: The Company That Helped Mechanize American Agriculture
…company quickly expanded its influence beyond domestic markets, building an international presence that helped spread American agricultural technology globally. Revolutionizing American Farming In the early 20th century, American agriculture was…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
…farmland, opportunity, gold, and a new life. However, according to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, these well-known trails were only part of a much larger transportation network that played a critical…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…to becoming an affordable staple during the Great Depression, popcorn has played an important role in both farming and food culture across generations. According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, popcorn’s…
Oregon Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture
…thousands of settlers seeking farmland, opportunity, and a new life in the American West. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold in this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, the…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…many other industries that became part of everyday American life — including candy-making. According to historian Mark Oppold in today’s American Agriculture History Minute, the roots of candy in America…
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…River near Cairo, the Ohio River remains one of the most important waterways in the United States. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold in his American Agriculture History Minute,…