…agricultural manufacturing during the 20th century. From a family-owned enterprise rooted in innovation to becoming part of a series of corporate mergers and acquisitions, Oliver’s history mirrors the broader evolution…
From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment
Woman driving an Oliver tractor, taken between 1935 and 1942 Source Library of Congress James Oliver’s Innovation Changed American Farming The history of agricultural mechanization in the United States is…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide
The Innovation That Changed Farming When many people hear the name Oliver, they immediately think of the iconic Oliver tractors that first entered production in 1929. However, the Oliver legacy…
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Farming Method That Helped Shape American Agriculture
American agriculture has been built upon generations of innovation, adaptation, and stewardship of the land. Among the earliest and most effective farming techniques practiced in North America was a planting…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…practices that reduce emissions while encouraging continued innovation throughout the renewable fuels industry. 45Z Tax Credit Could Benefit Farmers Agricultural leaders believe the updated tax credit could strengthen demand for…
George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…crops showed promise, there was a significant problem: demand was limited, and many producers struggled to find profitable uses and markets for their harvests. The South needed innovation—and George Washington…
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
The Invention That Helped Shape American Agriculture American agriculture has been built on innovation, hard work, and the determination of pioneers who transformed the nation’s landscape. Among the many inventions…
Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator
…California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel. Since its launch in 2019, the program has become one of the world’s largest dairy innovation accelerators, supporting startups that are developing next-generation food…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…agriculture is one of collaboration, adaptation, and innovation. Native American agricultural knowledge and European farming traditions combined to create the diverse agricultural system that fueled the nation’s growth. From sweet…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…of hosting the first State Fair in America in 1841. The event was created to promote agricultural education, encourage innovation, and provide farmers with a venue to display their finest…
USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort
…accelerating innovation and strengthening preparedness against the destructive parasite. New World Screwworm poses a significant threat to cattle, sheep, swine and other livestock species. Unlike many common pests, screwworm larvae…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…San Joaquin Valley. The company also markets Tropical Burst mangoes and premium “Jumbos” blueberries. Innovation Drives the Future Family Tree Farms operates a state-of-the-art research and development center where genetics…
Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin
…how technological innovation could reshape an entire agricultural sector. The rapid expansion of cotton production helped establish the crop as a dominant force in the Southern economy throughout the 19th…
From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon
For more than a century, the Massey name has been synonymous with agricultural innovation. From its beginnings as a manufacturer of threshing machines to becoming one of the most recognizable…