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…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
…the 19th century, more than 100 milking devices were patented in the United States, each attempting to refine or improve upon earlier designs. Many of these later inventions addressed shortcomings…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…particularly from China, has transformed South American agriculture, erasing the competitive advantage the United States once held. Losing Ground in Global Food Production Mason challenged the long-standing belief that U.S….
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
…to Mark Oppold, host of American Agriculture History Minute, soybeans were not widely grown in the United States until the early 1930s. World War II and the Soybean Boom The…
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
…York. Dart is best remembered for his groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the storage and transportation of grain in the United States. The First Machine-Powered Grain Elevator In 1842, Dart introduced…
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
…supports millions of people and countless acres of farmland in the western United States. Her story is a testament to how innovation and foresight can solve pressing resource challenges, making…