Ohio River

Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture

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

Introduction The Ohio River has played a crucial role in shaping American agriculture and commerce. Stretching nearly a thousand miles, this historic waterway has been central to trade, transportation, and …

Iowa farmer

Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River, …

Oregon Trail

Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture

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

A Defining Route in Agricultural History The Oregon Trail remains one of the most significant routes in American history, playing a vital role in the nation’s agricultural development. Stretching 2,170 …

Illinois River

Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

A Vital Waterway in the Heart of the Midwest The Illinois River has long been an essential part of America’s agricultural history. Stretching 273 miles, the river begins at the …

Franklin King

Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Organic, This Land of Ours

Introduction to Franklin King Franklin King is a significant yet often overlooked figure in American agricultural history. Born in 1848 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, King made lasting contributions to the field …

grain elevators

The Origins of Conveyor Grain Elevators in 19th Century America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours, Wheat

Revolutionizing Grain Storage The 19th century was a period of rapid innovation in American agriculture, with one of the most transformative developments being the conveyor-type grain elevator. These mechanical marvels …

Henry Groseclose

Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education

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

The Vision of Henry Groseclose (1920) Henry Groseclose holds a vital place in American agricultural history. As an agricultural education teacher at Blacksburg, Virginia High School, Groseclose recognized the importance …