…trace all the way back to the 13 original colonies, where early settlers blended European traditions with agricultural products grown and traded in the New World. Agriculture’s Early Role in…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…Papagni argued that California growers deserve fair compensation for producing high-quality fruit under some of the strictest agricultural standards in the world. The conversation also expanded into broader issues facing…
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…River near Cairo, the Ohio River remains one of the most important waterways in the United States. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold in his American Agriculture History Minute,…
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
…bold ideas for solving California’s water crisis, reviving domestic energy production, restoring agricultural strength, and reforming state leadership. Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center,…
Buried Treasure in an Iowa Cornfield: Farmer Unearths Rare 1850s Silver Coins
A Remarkable Discovery Along the Missouri River In March 2017, an ordinary day of fieldwork turned into an extraordinary moment in modern agricultural history. According to this edition of the…
The Oregon Trail: A Path That Shaped American Agriculture
…contributed to the agricultural growth of the Pacific Northwest and other western territories. Agriculture and Westward Expansion The Oregon Trail played a major role in expanding American agriculture beyond the…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…on how much water continues flowing out to the Pacific Ocean instead of being stored or redirected for agricultural and municipal use. “Twenty-seven million acre feet went to the ocean,”…
The Illinois River: A Historic Waterway in American Agriculture
…North American presence. The fertile lands surrounding the river supported farming and settlement growth, laying the foundation for the agricultural importance Illinois would later achieve. The waterway allowed crops, supplies,…
The Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…hundreds of miles to agricultural valleys and urban centers. These engineered systems transformed the American Southwest into one of the nation’s most productive agricultural regions. However, growing populations, prolonged drought…
Organic Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, and Innovation Shape the Future of California Farming
…regions depending on seasonality and demand. Beyond farming itself, Paul also encouraged greater involvement from agricultural leaders in public policy and local government, warning that farming voices are often underrepresented…
When Rural America Waited for Power
…A Turning Point in American Agriculture Rural electrification marked one of the most significant transformations in American agricultural history. Access to dependable electric power helped modernize farms, strengthen rural economies,…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…challenges to water policy, food transparency, and the future of healthy eating, Stephen Paul provides one of the most compelling agricultural conversations heard this year on “The Ag Meter.” If…
How Franklin Roosevelt Helped Bring Electricity to Rural America
…campaign became one of the most significant modernization efforts in American agricultural history. As Mark Oppold reminds listeners, rural electrification was not simply about power lines — it was about…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
…interview also focused heavily on California politics and the importance of the 2026 governor’s race. Moreda Arend stressed that future state leaders must understand the seriousness of the agricultural crisis…