…family strategies. As different immigrant groups settled across the United States, they brought with them distinct traditions, tools, livestock preferences, and philosophies about land ownership and family life. In this…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…western Tennessee. The journey west was physically demanding and uncertain, but beyond those mountains lay opportunity — thousands of acres of frontier land available for settlement. For many families, this…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…With fewer than 24,000 dairies left in the U.S., Stephanie warns that milk pricing, regulatory pressure, and land loss threaten the next generation. She urges younger farmers to advocate for…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…expressed concern about the shrinking number of dairy operations across the United States and the lack of younger farmers entering the industry. With fewer than 24,000 dairies remaining nationwide, she…
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…westward expansion. They were used on western trails, where endurance and resilience were critical. Unlike horses, mules were often better suited for long, demanding journeys across rugged terrain. Their sure-footedness…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…grew, and agricultural production became increasingly integrated into national distribution networks. This transformation fundamentally altered how food was raised, processed, and transported across the United States. Railroads Reshape the Agricultural…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…food does not move. As Woods put it, the industry must stand united and demand practical solutions before more companies disappear. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…no almond crop. California’s almond industry relies almost entirely on managed honey bee pollination. Each year, virtually every commercial hive in the United States migrates to California for almond bloom….
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…the commercial bridge between the expanding western frontier and established eastern markets. 1845: A Defining Year for Commerce and Communication The year 1845 marked a major milestone in St. Louis…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…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…