…continue to shape the identity and spirit of rural America today. — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…Mark Wood, owner of Wildwood Express, to uncover the mounting pressures facing California’s trucking sector. Wood, who operates a fleet of 60 trucks across California and Arizona, shares a candid…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…progress. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…in Agriculture This policy helped shape early American agriculture by populating rural regions with veteran-settlers who brought the land into cultivation. It also marked one of the first major intersections…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…potential advantages—especially in global markets. Roughly 70% of U.S. almonds are sold internationally, and the behavior of those export markets plays a critical role in overall price stabilization. “The way…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…McCormick, Deere, or Whitney, but his inventive spirit brought practical convenience to rural families across the globe. As Mark Oppold reminds us in today’s American Agriculture History Minute, every piece…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…escalating tariff disputes that are jeopardizing the affordability and stability of fresh produce across the continent. Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
The Roots of Irrigation In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold sheds light on the long and fascinating history of irrigating cropland. While modern systems are sophisticated and efficient,…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…the Port of San Diego is positioning itself as a key player in sustainable freight transportation along the West Coast. The M5 Coastal Connector and berth upgrades mark a significant…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
A Look Back: Key Turning Points in American Agriculture From horsepower to genetic engineering—three revolutions that redefined the American farm In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…early turnpikes laid the foundation for future transportation infrastructure—eventually making it possible for American agriculture to expand westward and reach growing urban markets. These early roads mark a turning point…
How Early Colonists Sent Letters Before the U.S. Postal System
…the young nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut Health for Baby…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
The Founding of America’s Postal System and Its Role in Agriculture In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on how early American infrastructure helped support agricultural…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…natural obstacles, the Erie Canal enabled more efficient movement of agricultural products, boosting farm profitability and connecting rural communities to new markets. A Legacy of Innovation in Agriculture The Erie…