…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute reports that by the 1930, more than 90% of rural homes still used kerosene lamps for lighting. Running water and indoor bathrooms…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
Billions in Lawsuits Push Company to Rethink Its Role in Herbicide Market Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure After years of mounting legal battles and costly settlements,…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
One-room schoolhouse on the grounds of Liberty Middle School Image by Mdy66/via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute says One-room schoolhouses are an important part of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
A plot of farmland just south of Meadow Barn Farm. Basher Eyre / Auction I shall sadly not be bidding at, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West with Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us today about how One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…mark your calendar for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa on Aug. 20-21. To learn more, including host hotel information, visit CitrusExpo.net. Sponsored Content…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute discusses farmland values having always been part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location Recent stories indicate…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West
Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute relates that one-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West Early settlers knew…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Tenderfoot Creek on the Lewis & Clark National Forest Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute explains…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Production Potential West of the Mississippi
…Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us how any modern traveler now retracing the steps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark after they left the Missouri River…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
American Agriculture History Minute: Chemical Manufacturing Company Opens Doors
Courtesy of Helena Agri Enterprises American Agriculture History Minute: Chemical Manufacturing Company Opens Doors Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains how a small chemical manufacturing company opened…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
…Commons Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains that there were a lot of agricultural discoveries in the travels of Lewis and Clark, not just discovering new lands….