Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…pistachio harvest to global demand, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Kreps, a board member of American Pistachio Growers and consultant with Ultra Gro, offered a candid, ground-level…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…said, there is no backup plan for water delivery, agriculture, or public health in those regions. Immigration and labor rounded out the conversation. Duarte argued that agriculture needs a permanent,…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
The February 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a big week for California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broadcast on the eve of the…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
…and that’s this 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…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…the most significant developments is progress on trade—especially with India. Historically, U.S. walnuts have faced a 100% duty entering the Indian market. A newly finalized agreement between the U.S. and…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…conversation on Ag Meter, Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and PBS host Jeff Aiello breaks down why California’s environmental policies are colliding head-on with agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods. Aiello, the…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
The February 9 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a powerful week of conversations focused on pistachios, water, and California agriculture’s future as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…a strong agricultural legacy. Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation By Mark Oppold | American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…a corner — both at home and abroad. Verloop opened with a reminder of California’s dominance in walnuts. Nearly 99 percent of U.S. walnuts are grown in California, and roughly…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
John Holmes is an important figure in American agriculture history, recognized for his role in advancing scientific agriculture and formal agricultural education in the United States. His work helped establish…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…Outside Beyond the Lens, shared what he has learned firsthand while documenting California agriculture, wolves, forests, and water policy. Aiello explained that his recent wolf documentaries were not planned around…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…systems still in use today. Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute, with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…