…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…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…areas of the business—it keeps things harmonious.” A Year-Round Commitment to Farming Van Groningen & Sons cultivates an impressive range of crops—watermelons, pumpkins, honeydews, cantaloupes, sweet corn, squash, almonds, walnuts,…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…on investment in less than a year. We’re currently working with specialty row crops, but we also have applications in corn, soy, and even unconventional crops like roses and dandelions….
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…supplied the West Indies with essential commodities like corn and flour. This trade helped balance the colonial economy and created early commercial links between the American colonies and international markets….
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…family tradition with Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in Manteca. The fourth-generation farmer talked about his family’s 100-year legacy growing watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews, sweet corn, and pumpkins…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…it’s been used in row crops like cotton, corn, tomatoes, and melons—but now we’re exploring its long-term potential for orchards. If we can make buried drip efficient and durable for…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…or maize. Corn was not only more adaptable to New England’s soil and climate but also provided a dependable food source critical for survival. Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…a versatile, cost-effective option that continues to gain popularity. The conversation touched on grass-fed vs. corn-fed beef, Prop 12’s lingering impact on pork supplies, and what to expect this turkey…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash Perhaps the most famous Native American farming system was the “Three Sisters” method. This intercropping strategy involved planting corn, beans, and squash together: Corn…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…his own smaller farm growing almonds, walnuts, tomatoes, carrots, and corn. With about 65 full-time employees, his leadership reflects both administrative vision and boots-on-the-ground farming experience. Don Cameron: Leading California…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
Photo by Marjhan Ramboyong/Pexels image A Pioneer in Agriculture Henry A. Wallace is widely celebrated as the father of hybrid seed corn and the founder of the Pioneer Hybrid Seed…