…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…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…dug deeper into what ranchers are really facing on the ground. From unchecked predators to workforce uncertainty and food security, Roberti warned that California is drifting dangerously far from common…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…produce enough food to feed 10 people for an entire year, illustrating how mechanization expanded food production while reducing labor demands. Why This Transformation Still Matters The steady reduction in…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…efficiency would drop, and food would be twice as expensive. Safety would not improve,” Roberti explains, highlighting how modern cattle management ensures both productivity and consumer confidence. Predation, Water, and…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…misdemeanors for trespassing, tampering with vehicles, and stealing livestock. Ghirardelli praised local law enforcement for taking these threats seriously and protecting food safety and security. Educating the Public Community education…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…one food above all others: chicken wings. According to the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) annual Chicken Wing Report, Americans are projected to consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…nearly enough educating. Programs like Ag Days, Farm Fest, and school outreach events are critical to reconnecting the public with where food actually comes from — especially in a state…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…George Washington Carver, combined with increased fertilizer use to reshape how crops were grown and managed. Together, these developments helped transform American agriculture into a more diversified, productive, and research-driven…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…and food systems. Many residents take grocery stores for granted without understanding the complex networks that sustain agriculture and communities. Brazil urges people to speak up: contact congressmen, write letters…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…situation has escalated dramatically. Declining deer, elk, and antelope populations have left wolves without adequate natural food sources, pushing them closer to ranches, schools, and neighborhoods. In some areas, wolf…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…late 1800s changed everything. Mining strikes brought an influx of prospectors and entrepreneurs, creating an immediate need for food and supplies. Much of early Colorado agriculture developed to serve these…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…ecosystem is dangerously out of balance. A Call to Engage Hadwick urged Californians to follow pending legislation, submit public comments, and support rural voices. “This is about food security, safety,…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…support. Barserian said USDA has already committed to purchasing $20 million worth of raisins, and the industry is pushing for another $70 million to support school lunch and food assistance…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…proved that apples could, in fact, be grown in Minnesota, opening the door for future breeding programs and expanded orchard production across the region. A Lasting Legacy in Agriculture Today,…