Examine the smartphone’s potential for farming as Illinois folks explain how technology could benefit crops in third-world nations. Then, explore the story of how soybeans became a prevalent part of our diet and travel to California to harvest a glowing white crop of salt.
Smart Phone Farming
Agricultural research has improved the food choices we enjoy when we head to the supermarket. That research is also critical in parts of the world where just getting enough to eat is a daily challenge.
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Salt Harvest
At first glance it may look like snow covered fields, but these wide expanses of white are actually salt flats located on San Francisco Bay. We get a first-hand look at a very different kind of heartland harvest, and discover how this crop makes its way to your dinner table.
Farm & Ranch Store
Big box stores have replaced the small town general store in many communities across the country. But places like Fred’s Feed and Supply still exist in towns like West Liberty, Iowa.
Ask a Farmer: Corn Varieties
Who doesn’t like popcorn? As you drive the highways, however, is that popcorn you’re seeing in the fields, or some other kind of corn? Produce Farmer Janice Thompson answers that question, and outlines the various types of corn grown by American farmers.
Off the Shelf: Soy Products Many folks never make the connection between soybeans and the food or other products in their homes. Jason Shoultz heads to the supermarket to find out just how soybeans enhance your food choices and make it easier to wax your car!
