…expense. Staying the course—even in difficult years—helps protect next season’s yield potential and supports consistent orchard productivity over time. For more information on building a resilient nutrition program, visit AgroLiquid.com….
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…the foundation for the modern agricultural system, improving productivity and altering the daily realities of farm life across the United States. Corn Production in 1850: High Labor, Limited Technology In…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…tools offered greater consistency, reliability, and efficiency, allowing farmers to work more land with fewer laborers. This transition significantly increased productivity and encouraged the growth of commercial farming. Breakthrough Innovations…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…reshaping farm productivity. In 1865, the introduction of gang plows allowed multiple plow blades to work the soil simultaneously. This innovation dramatically increased the amount of land a farmer could…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…to real-time data without sacrificing future productivity. Cutting programs to save money in a low-crop year may feel logical in the moment, but it often leads to reduced performance and…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
…he said, emphasizing that completely pulling back nutrition can hurt bud development for the following season. Maintaining a baseline fertility program helps protect long-term productivity. Phosphorus timing is another key…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold outlines how corn production efficiency evolved between 1850 and 1930—revealing how fewer labor hours and less land dramatically increased productivity. Corn Production…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…efficiency would drop, and food would be twice as expensive. Safety would not improve,” Roberti explains, highlighting how modern cattle management ensures both productivity and consumer confidence. Predation, Water, and…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…His work fundamentally changed how tractors and implements function together, improving efficiency, safety, and productivity for farmers worldwide. The Birth of Modern Tractor Technology Ferguson is credited with developing and…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition,…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…moving from traditional hand tools to horsepower, boosting productivity and efficiency across the nation. This transition laid the foundation for modern mechanized farming and reshaped how Americans cultivated and managed…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…Core Problem: Politics, Not Production According to Mason, California’s biggest challenge is not its farmers, climate, or productivity—it’s political imbalance. Despite having one of the largest and most diverse agricultural…
Ohio’s Early Agriculture: Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco
…wheat production, underscoring the productivity of its farmland and the skill of its farming communities. Tobacco Farming in Southern Ohio Southern Ohio offered a climate suitable for growing tobacco, a…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…inventions helped farmers cultivate more land with fewer workers, accelerating agricultural productivity across the country. The presence of both inventors in Cincinnati highlights Ohio’s role as a center not only…