soybeans

The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

The Remarkable Journey of Soybeans in American Agriculture Soybeans are now one of the most important crops in American agriculture, covering millions of acres across the United States and serving …

soil

How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Soil, This Land of Ours

The Dawn of Soil Conservation in Early American Farming In the early years of American settlement, the nation’s farmers often took the vastness of the land for granted. As Mark …