…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…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…the foundation for U.S. agricultural trade. “Washington was among the first to export grain to Europe and the West Indies.” — Mark Oppold That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…health, crop rotation, and agricultural education. Conclusion As Mark Oppold noted in today’s American Agriculture History Minute, the agricultural revival of the South owes much to the vision and determination…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…the dairy and poultry sectors. These programs control production levels and set pricing mechanisms to stabilize the Canadian market. Recently, Canada has sought to “safeguard” these systems by legislating guardrails…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…historical markers of perseverance, expansion, and the American farming spirit. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
…tuned for more moments in ag history with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
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…