…innovation emerged in Buffalo, New York, that would dramatically change the way grain was moved, stored and loaded onto ships. The story of the modern grain elevator can be traced…
Étienne de Boré: The Pioneer Behind Louisiana’s Granulated Sugar
…Boré spent much of his life in Louisiana. It was there that he became associated with an important agricultural and processing innovation: producing Louisiana’s first granulated sugar. Introducing Granulated Sugar…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…local environments. The story also serves as a reminder that agricultural innovation does not always depend on modern machinery or technology. Generations of accumulated knowledge about fire, soil, water and…
Norman Borlaug: The Agronomist Who Helped Launch the Green Revolution
…originating from America’s agricultural communities could have consequences on a global scale. Borlaug’s legacy continues to be associated with the importance of agricultural research, improved crop genetics, productivity, and innovation….
From Linseed Oil to ADM: The Unlikely Partnership That Built an Ag Giant
…small detail may seem insignificant, but it captures an important theme in American agricultural business history: successful enterprises have often been built not only on major innovations, but also on…
Stephen Babcock: The Test That Changed Dairy Farming
…major factor in determining the value and quality of milk. Babcock’s innovation helped bring greater consistency and scientific measurement to the dairy industry. Rather than relying on assumptions or less…
Danny Bernstein: Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms
…the effort as chair of Western Growers. Bernstein described the partnership as an example of California’s agricultural community coming together around innovation. Data Centers and Rural California The conversation also…
John Deere Makes $10 Million Investment in California Ag Tech
…innovation directly into agricultural communities. Bernstein argued that technology will be increasingly important as growers contend with labor shortages, water challenges, rising costs and the loss of agricultural acreage. Labor…
John W. Tyson: From Missouri Farmer to Poultry Industry Pioneer
…John W. Tyson is a reminder that agricultural innovation does not always begin with a major corporation or a large operation. Sometimes, it starts with a farmer recognizing a need,…
Ag Tech Hub Coming to Merced College as Reservoir Expands in California
…costs, labor challenges and international competition. He described food security as a national security issue and argued that California has an opportunity to remain a center of agricultural innovation. The…
Henry A. Wallace and the Birth of Hybrid Corn
…A Lasting Agricultural Legacy Henry A. Wallace’s early work illustrates how agricultural innovation can begin with a simple question: Can this crop be made better? His answer came through years…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
…agricultural innovation can lead to a much larger legacy. The American Agriculture History Minute is brought to you by Image Wellness. As the program notes, “Your health is your greatest…
Bowles Farming Company Part 2: Labor, Technology and the Fight to Keep Farming
…will continue adapting through technology and innovation, although agriculture’s footprint could become smaller if current pressures continue. “None of us are the faint of heart,” Michael said. “We’re not giving…
From Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Slow Farm Revolution
…farm tasks. Yet the transition also serves as a reminder that agricultural innovation does not always happen quickly. Farmers must weigh the cost of new technology, learn how to use…