…crops that were shipped to neighboring regions and growing cities. Corn and soybeans, in particular, became essential to the state’s agricultural identity. This rapid growth positioned Ohio as a cornerstone…
The Origins of the Deere & Mansur Corn Planter
…technology—the creation of the Deere & Mansur corn planter. As agriculture expanded across the United States, so did the need for more accurate and efficient planting equipment. This growing demand…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the director of farming for Old River Farming Company and RNG Fanucchi, overseeing the cultivation of corn silage, wheat silage, and other crops essential to feeding dairy cows across Kern…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…footprint. The company develops solutions across multiple crops—including sugarcane, corn, soybeans, citrus, and more—focusing on improving efficiency, cutting input costs, and generating high-quality agronomic data. Among its most exciting innovations…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…in the field,” he said. “That’s the kind of innovation I can get behind.” Wetli, who grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Purdue University, said he’s seen firsthand…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…crops like corn, wheat, and vegetables for personal consumption. Only limited quantities were sold or bartered within the local community. These subsistence farms represented the backbone of rural America, providing…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…the colonists struggled to adapt, Native Americans played a pivotal role in shaping the future of American agriculture. They introduced the settlers to Indian corn, or maize, which would become…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…of large-scale row crops like corn and soybeans, but AI now makes precision possible for specialty crops like strawberries, tomatoes, and peppers. Inspiring the Next Generation of AgTech Innovators Boyd…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…the Soil To preserve their land, farmers began experimenting with crop rotation, alternating between crops such as corn, oats, and hay. This practice served multiple purposes: it reduced the spread…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…surplus crops. Extra wheat, corn, oats, and livestock—particularly hogs—became valuable commodities for trade or sale. These exchanges were crucial to frontier life, as they allowed farmers to obtain necessities that…
Pioneering the Midwest: How Settlers Turned Iowa’s Prairies into Farmland
…harsh weather, and surviving isolation. Yet, their persistence paid off. These early pioneers laid the foundation for the agricultural powerhouse that Iowa remains today—a state known globally for its corn,…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…into Nebraska, Kansas, and beyond, farmers began to change course. They discovered that corn offered a more reliable income—especially when paired with livestock production. Corn could be fed directly to…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
The Birth of Cargill: From Iowa Grain Storage to Global Agribusiness Shelter for storage of corn and grain products. Large heaps of grain are built under the roof in the…