soybeans

The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

The Remarkable Journey of Soybeans in American Agriculture Soybeans are now one of the most important crops in American agriculture, covering millions of acres across the United States and serving …

corn

Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

What’s in a Name? When most Americans hear the word “corn,” they immediately think of the tall green stalks that dominate fields across the Midwest. For generations, corn has been …

deere

How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving …