…oil is with agriculture. From fuel for tractors and irrigation pumps to freight transportation and fertilizer production, energy costs impact every step of the food supply chain. As Papagni noted,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…centers. One of the greatest beneficiaries of this development was Kansas City. With expanding rail infrastructure converging in the city, Kansas City quickly became a major transportation hub for agricultural…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…another layer of stress. Woods warned that rising transportation costs inevitably trickle down to consumers — whether it’s the price of produce, meat, or a restaurant meal. Insurance is another…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…be overstated. In the mid-19th century, as the nation expanded westward and farm production increased, St. Louis stood at the center of America’s agricultural transformation. Long before railroads dominated transportation,…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…transportation networks in early America. River systems were the highways of their time, enabling efficient movement of goods to distant markets. Selling Surplus Downriver Missouri farmers regularly shipped their agricultural…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…and transportation, the Soo Locks (Sioux Locks) were constructed and completed in 1855. The locks proved essential for shipping iron ore and other materials between Lake Superior and the lower…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…routes across the grounds Track seminars and events Navigate in real time using GPS mapping Transportation options are designed for convenience. Free Park-and-Ride services operate from multiple locations in Visalia,…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…Pavilion, where young people can learn about the wide range of careers available in agriculture — from drone pilots to agronomists to engineers. Transportation and logistics were another highlight. Lausten…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…soil was sandier than in neighboring states, and rivers were largely unnavigable, making farming and transportation extremely difficult. Mining Sparks Agricultural Growth The discovery of gold and silver in the…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…pioneers believed continuing through the Rocky Mountains toward Oregon was a better option than attempting to settle in Colorado. Mining and Transportation Change Colorado’s Future Colorado’s fortunes began to shift…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
AI image created by ChatGPT Early Transportation on the Farm Machinery, livestock, and crops have always needed to be moved around farms or transported to market. In the earliest days…
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
…York. Dart is best remembered for his groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the storage and transportation of grain in the United States. The First Machine-Powered Grain Elevator In 1842, Dart introduced…
Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat Production in America
…highlighted how transportation, investment, and market forces can dramatically alter agricultural systems. Their rise and fall remains an important chapter in U.S. agricultural history. Bonanza Farms: How Railroads Transformed Wheat…
The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway
…and transportation networks we rely on today. The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…