…historical markers of perseverance, expansion, and the American farming spirit. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…a widow’s home where he overheard a guest—a frustrated Southern farmer—complain about the labor-intensive process of cleaning cotton. At the time, cotton had immense market potential but was difficult to…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…to growers.” India Drops Tariff from 100% to 30% Jameson emphasized the importance of the Indian market. “Currently, there’s a 100% tariff on California walnuts going into India. That doubles…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
Mark Oppold shares a fascinating piece of history in today’s American Agriculture History Minute—a look back at the first organized road improvement in the United States. America’s First Turnpike Sparked…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…not only defined America’s physical expansion but also transformed its agricultural landscape—marking a pivotal chapter in our farming heritage. 📅 That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. 🎙️ Mark Oppold reporting….
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…and beyond. —Mark Oppold reporting for the American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut Health for Baby Calves:…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
…tuned for more moments in ag history with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…the business for nearly four decades, spoke with Nick Papagni—“The Ag Meter”—about what could be a turning point for walnut growers. Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025 “This is…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…season. As Morada Nut navigates shifting global markets, Jameson explains why this year may mark a major turnaround—highlighting quality improvements, stronger yields, and reduced carry-in inventories as key indicators that…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…History The tractors that followed proudly carried the combined Oliver-Hart-Parr name, symbolizing a new era of mechanical advancement for American agriculture. As Mark Oppold notes, the “Oliver-Hart-Parr name proudly displayed…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…industry. After years of logistical challenges and price pressure, this year’s weather and market alignment may finally deliver the quality and yield farmers need. He also highlights improved marketing efforts…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
How Corn, Beans, and Squash Worked Together to Feed a Nation The Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights one of the…