…that dates back to America’s earliest settlers. This has been an American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Life on a Midwest Farm in the 1840s
…Midwest Agricultural History Today, some of these historic 19th-century farmhouses still stand on century farms—properties that have remained in the same family for over 100 years. A few even mark…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…athletes that perform well). Brody, 16, is making his mark as a wide receiver. Joey, 18, adds her own talents to the mix, while Blaze, 10, is already charging down…
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
A Landmark in Westward Expansion: 1788 and the Northwest Territory In the annals of American history, 1788 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s westward expansion. As settlers moved beyond…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…or more—a remarkable achievement for the time. This small but significant step in food preservation was a breakthrough. The ability to store food, even briefly, marked a shift in how…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
…hand laborers. Through these innovations, Cyrus McCormick earned his place in American agricultural history, revolutionizing farming practices and boosting productivity in the 19th century. I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
The California freight industry crisis is hitting home for trucking companies across the state. Mark Wood, owner of Kingsburg-based Wildwood Express, is calling attention to the skyrocketing fuel prices, restrictive…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…a result, McCormick found few takers for his groundbreaking machine. Despite his early success, the market was resistant, and it would take years before the idea took hold. Delayed Production…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…continue to shape the identity and spirit of rural America today. — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
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…