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The Missouri River: A Key Chapter in American Agriculture History
…region. The Missouri River and the Fur Trade In the early 19th century, the Missouri River was instrumental in the growth of the fur trade. Traders and trappers relied on…
Kansas State University: The First Morrill Act Land-Grant College and Its Civil War Origins
AI image by ChatGPT A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…producers who represent 99% of the global wine economy. His Global Wine Advisory Board aims to give these wineries a coordinated, influential voice—especially as new regulatory, market, and trade pressures…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…framework focuses on: Regulatory consistency Fair trade policies Countering anti-alcohol and neo-prohibitionist movements Industry sustainability Representation for small & mid-sized producers Interest in the initiative is growing among academics in…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…for Regenerative Agriculture A free breakfast and hosted lunch A trade show featuring Farm Bureau member businesses The event is free, open to the public, and especially valuable for tree…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…challenges facing farmers statewide, including rising regulation costs, wildfire impacts, and increasing wolf depredation in nearby grazing regions. The show touches on trade tensions ahead of the USMCA review, updates…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
AI image generated by ChatGPT A Civil War–Era Beginning Kansas State University—initially named Kansas State Agricultural College—was founded on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. Remarkably, its establishment occurred during…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash A Half-Century That Transformed American Agriculture From the Civil War era to the early 20th century, the United States experienced the most dramatic…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
Women on the Homefront: How the Civil War Transformed American Agriculture Photo by The Oregon State University Collections and Archives on Unsplash A Nation at War and Farms in Transition…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…New markets are under evaluation as the Commission works globally to expand opportunities while supporting strong domestic demand. Tariffs and International Trade On the subject of tariffs, LeMay reported no…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…