Agriculture

Few would argue against the concept that agriculture has always been at the heart of life in Illinois. If that is accurate, Illinois has heart trouble as there's proof the state has lost more farmland in the past 23 years than any other state in America.

According to Forbes' list of the richest people in each state in 2024, Iowa's top earner is a self-made billionaire from the world of agriculture!

I have to admit, I never built a stack in or near the 'Hay Capital of the World'.

It involves special seeds and satellites

He may be lost to a generation now, but for those of us that remember, well, I'll bet you smile when you think of Paul Harvey.

My dad told me you could hear corn grow. Really?

Now let me say, I have nothing against 'Corporations', but I'd also add I love that term 'Family Farm' a whole bunch!

Not That Different: Planting Time On The Farm And In Town

I'd say if you grew up on a farm or ranch, maybe a small town or even a big city, there's a pretty good chance you were a member of the local 4-H Club.

It was an alphabet soup of farming in the old days.