Red or green? Which farm machinery does your family use?

The history of grain is filled with the history of innovations. This encompasses not only biological advances, but also agronomic and machinery evolutions. Join us for a conversation with Neil Dahlstrom. He is an historian who is the corporate archivist for John Deere, one of the world's oldest and largest farm machinery companies. Did you know that John Deere has multiple museums and historical locations? Let’s dig in and learn more about Neil’s work. Information about him, his work, and his publications can be found at his website.

Information about John Deere’s historical sites can be found here:

John Deere Pavilion

John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum

John Deere Historic Site

Hopefully you will be inspired to visit one of these to learn more!

Our music is Inspiring Cinematic Asia by Lexin Music, which is available at Pixabay.

You may recall (see episode 11 of this season), that Claire Beitz joined me as a cohost for several episodes. The goal of these episodes was to help those outside agriculture better understand the people, practices, and innovations that keep our world fed. And to provide deeper communication within the field of agriculture as well. Together we talked with several guests from a wide range of backgrounds, including soils, plants, beef, and dairy. Hopefully you enjoyed our conversations!

Good luck with everything you do moving into the future, Claire!

Our music is Inspiring Cinematic Asia by Lexin Music, which is available at Pixabay.

How did we get to the end of Season 3 already?

Have you ever wondered what students think about the things that they are learning? It is always informative to hear their thoughts. Join me as we discuss what we have been learning in a graduate course devoted to Agroecosystems Analysis, the current state of farming and grain production, and the future of agriculture. I think you will find our discussions wide-ranging and fascinating. The future is in good hands with these emerging leaders!

Our music is Inspiring Cinematic Asia by Lexin Music, which is available at Pixabay.