…being a lifelong farmer himself. Fordyce agreed, explaining that while his own Missouri operation focused on corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle, farming teaches practical problem-solving skills that apply across every…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…several international markets showing strong momentum for U.S. agriculture, including Vietnam, where exports of cotton, tree nuts, wheat, and corn have reached record levels. He also pointed to growing opportunities…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide
…skin, while maintaining a tougher interior structure. This combination provided exceptional durability and performance. The innovation proved particularly valuable in the eastern Corn Belt, where farmers battled dense, sticky soils….
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Farming Method That Helped Shape American Agriculture
…Sister In the Three Sisters garden, corn is considered the oldest sister. Growing tall and strong, corn served as the natural support structure for the other crops. The sturdy stalks…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…be known as the Corn Belt. Fertile soils and favorable growing conditions allowed these crops to flourish, creating one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Corn became…
From Threshers to Tractors: The Origins of Massey-Harris
…rapid expansion beyond Canadian borders and into the fertile Corn Belt region of the United States. Farmers throughout North America increasingly relied on Massey-Harris equipment to improve productivity and reduce…
The History of Irrigation: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern American Agriculture
…practices. Modern Irrigation in American Agriculture Today, irrigation is a cornerstone of American agriculture. Modern systems can efficiently deliver water across thousands of acres with remarkable precision. Technologies such as…
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
…including Canada and Australia. Today, while scientists and international agricultural organizations often use the term maize for clarity, most Americans simply call it corn. Corn’s Ancient Origins Although corn is…
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
…way farmers planted corn, a staple crop that helped fuel the growth of the United States. According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, corn planting methods in the late 1700s and…
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
…plant corn more efficiently and accurately. Their breakthrough came shortly after the partnership was established with the introduction of the Deere Rotary Adjustable Corn Planter. The planter featured a revolutionary…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…early European settlers to many corn-growing techniques, helping establish corn as one of America’s foundational crops. Popcorn Arrives in the United States Marketplace By the 1840s, corn kernels were being…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…America’s Candy Industry As colonial America expanded, crops such as corn and sugar cane became increasingly important to the developing economy. These agricultural commodities were not only used for food…
From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture
…pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted attractions, wine tasting rooms, and finally the highly successful ApCal Rock and Ranch concert venue in Madera County. Today, the three-acre outdoor amphitheater seats approximately…
Lewis and Clark: Discovering Agriculture in the American Frontier
…and build stable societies. Crops such as corn, beans, and squash—often referred to as the “Three Sisters”—formed the backbone of their agricultural success. Because of these practices, these communities were…