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 in Mark Oppold’s American ...

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Rethinking Wine for a New Generation: A Global Conversation with Master of Wine Tim Hanni The global wine industry is at a crossroads. Declining consumption, shifting demographics, oversupply, and changing ...

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The Land-Grant Origins of Ohio State University: How a New College Was Chosen to Lead Ohio’s Future The founding of Ohio State University is a defining chapter in both Ohio’s ...

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Building a Global Framework for the Future of Wine Nicholas Karavidas continued outlining his vision for a more unified global structure that supports the small and mid-sized producers who represent ...

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As settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains on their journey west, many expected to continue onward to the vast plains, California, or Oregon. But a significant number stopped well before reaching ...

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Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs 2025 proved to be a strong year for California tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios ...

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A National Moment in Agricultural Advancement In the mid-1800s, agriculture was the driving force of American life, shaping communities, economies, and national expansion. Recognizing the importance of strengthening agricultural knowledge ...

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A Landmark Innovation in American Agriculture In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal development in mid-19th century farming technology—the creation of the Deere ...

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A Conversation with Colleen Cecil, Executive Director of the Butte County Farm Bureau A Morning at the Agribee The conversation opens with Ag Meter welcoming guest Colleen Cecil, Executive Director ...

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Expanding America’s Land-Grant Tradition Most land-grant universities Americans know today—such as Iowa State University and Kansas State University—trace their origins to the landmark Morrill Act of 1862. This legislation established ...

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