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
…Foods On tariffs, Kreps pushed back on the fear factor. He argued that when the world needs nutrient-dense foods—like pistachios, almonds, and walnuts—trade barriers matter less. California excels at producing…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…rational solution, one that secures the border, removes criminals, and provides legal work status for long-time laborers who support the food system. He said working families, especially in the Central…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…almonds, and walnuts are among the most nutrient-dense foods California produces, giving them leverage in global markets. While tariffs often dominate headlines, Kreps argued that when consumers worldwide want high-quality,…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…small red beans. These crops are essential to food manufacturers, processors, and consumers, playing a key role in American diets and global food supply chains. Strong Dairy Production Across the…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…65 percent of production is exported. That global reach has made trade policy especially important, and Verloop called recent developments with India the most significant news the industry has seen…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…that a major earthquake in the Delta could instantly cripple water deliveries to Southern California, exposing how fragile the system truly is. One of Aiello’s strongest messages centered on food…
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
…well known for its food. All food booths are operated by local nonprofit organizations, including schools and community groups. When attendees purchase meals, they directly support those organizations. Collectively, food…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…episode wrapped with reminders about the Expo’s famous food scene, run entirely by local nonprofit groups that collectively raised more than $1 million last year, and a final encouragement to…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…and allowed farmers to manage larger acreages than ever before. This period laid the foundation for the mechanized farming systems that would later dominate U.S. agriculture—forever changing how food was…
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…