Farming is becoming more high-tech, which opens the doors for technology career opportunities within agriculture. Farmers are using data for everything from precisely determining which types of seeds will grow best in certain locations to knowing how much rainfall each acre of land has received, which means they’re able to irrigate crops more precisely.
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Hooray for squash!
From acorn to butternut to spaghetti, there are many varieties of squash that can be incorporated into delicious recipes.
From pulp to peduncle: Parts of a pumpkin
Ever wonder what the stem or “handle” of a pumpkin is called?
Why you should care about the World Food Prize
Established in 1986 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, the World Food Prize is often called the “Nobel Prize for food and agriculture.”
Apples weren’t originally for eating
So how did the apple become America’s flagship fruit? In honor of Johnny Appleseed Day on Sept. 26, we’ve put together some information about the history of the apple, from bitter to sweet.
Ancestors of modern produce
Throughout history, modern produce evolved through traditional plant breeding techniques. And most modern produce evolved so much that its origins are nearly indistinguishable from what it looks like today.
Crops, innovation, and combines – oh my!
Held each year in the Midwest, the Farm Progress Show is where agricultural companies set up booths and showcase the latest and greatest in farm innovations and demonstrate it for more than 100,000 farmers and agriculture students. It’s kind of like the Detroit Auto Show for farming.
Celebrating Mexico’s independence with corn
Did you know that Sept. 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day, which is known as Grito de Dolores – meaning “Cry of Dolores?”
Farming your school supplies
Crayons are a staple school supply for many elementary school children, and it doesn’t take many soybeans to produce a large number of crayons. One acre of soybeans (about 40 bushels) can make 82,368 crayons.
Canola: A truly Canadian crop
The crop provides a versatile oil with a healthy profile for cooking food and a protein meal that is fed to livestock as part of animals’ balanced diet. Farmers are also growing it more sustainably.
Brandie Kramer 