Henry Blair Henry Blair: Innovator of Mechanized Planting in the 19th Century Henry Blair, an African American inventor, revolutionized...

In the early 19th century, farming was labor-intensive, especially when it came to harvesting grain. Before the invention of mechanized...

Steiger #1 and a Model 105 | Steiger Family Collection Steiger Tractors: Pioneering Power in Farming In the world of agricultural...

Irrigation Systems Improved irrigation methods, including drip and center pivot irrigation, allowed farming in arid regions and increased...

The Revolutionary Steel Plow Innovation (1837)

In 1793, Eli Whitney, an American inventor, created one of the most transformative machines in agricultural history: the cotton gin. This...

Tractor (1892) – The invention of the gas-powered tractor by John Froelich replaced animal power and increased productivity. In the late...

In the early 1700s, European agriculture was still heavily reliant on traditional methods of planting. Farmers would scatter seeds by...

In the 19th century, harvesting grain was a labor-intensive process. Farmers had to cut, gather, and thresh crops in separate steps,...

Pioneering Compact Equipment: The Story of Bobcat Innovators When we think of groundbreaking agricultural machinery, tractors and...

Cyrus McCormick’s mechanical reaper made harvesting crops faster and more efficient. Before 1831, harvesting crops was a long, exhausting...

John Deere (1804– 1886) was an American blacksmith, businessman, inventor and politician. When you hear the name John Deere, it's likely...

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Global Food Supply Chains Exposed vulnerabilities in the global food supply chain and accelerated...

Corn Research Greenhouse Increased investment in agricultural technology startups, focusing on sustainability and innovation. Unveiling a...

Drones started being used for a variety of tasks including planting, crop spraying, and monitoring. The introduction of drones in...

Advanced gene-editing techniques brought precise modifications to crop genetics, with potential for significant yield improvements and...

The 2008 Global Food Price Crisis shook the world, highlighting the volatility of food markets and its deep socio-economic impacts...

Development of crop varieties better suited to arid conditions and changing climate patterns.   Water-efficient and Drought-resistant...

The Rise of Conservation Tillage in Late 20th Century Agriculture In the latter half of the 20th century, agriculture experienced...

The Rise of Biofuels: A Shift in Crop Utilization and Environmental Impact Biofuels are renewable substitutes for fossil fuels that are...