…and McGill underscored the broader takeaway: California cannot claim to value sustainability while dismantling the very farms that produce local, organic food. As Moreda-Arend put it, protecting small family dairies…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…historic waterway that has played a significant role in American agriculture. The True Longest River in the United States The Missouri River rises in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Montana….
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Mark Oppold in an American Agriculture History Minute, Burbank’s work reshaped farming and horticulture in the United States, leaving a legacy that continues to influence agriculture today. From Limited Schooling…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…the foundation for the modern agricultural system, improving productivity and altering the daily realities of farm life across the United States. Corn Production in 1850: High Labor, Limited Technology In…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
…Treaty of Paris dramatically expanded the boundaries of the newly formed United States. Under the terms of the treaty, U.S. territory extended to include all land east of the Mississippi…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
Michigan agriculture stands as one of the most diverse and productive farming systems in the United States. From fruit and dairy to beans, potatoes, and wine grapes, the state consistently…
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
…into conflict with people. Aiello contrasted California’s approach with Canada and other western states, where lethal control is part of responsible wolf management. “When a pack learns cattle are dangerous,…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…Factory-Made Equipment Changes Farming Forever As the 19th century approached, factory-made agricultural equipment began to emerge, marking a major shift in how food was produced in the United States. Manufactured…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…Pavilion Returns in 2026 The Women’s Conference Pavilion, introduced in 2025, returns this year with an expanded lineup. The timing is especially meaningful, as the United Nations has declared 2026…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
…food system. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, the state—driven by milling giants in Minneapolis—became the flour capital of the United States, producing nearly all of…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…single largest wing-eating event in the United States. “I think Bradley Cooper is wrong: football is for food,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super. “Especially when it comes to the Super…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…dairies and poultry operations despite strong local voter support for agriculture. “It’s another day in agriculture in Sonoma County,” she said. “And it never slows down.” A major focus of…