How the year 1926 revolutionized agriculture
The Iowa Master Farmer Award, established in 1926, honors farmers who practice good farming, clear thinking, and right living. Henry A. Wallace, the founder, also started the Hi-Bred Corn Co., which produced and marketed hybrid corn, revolutionizing agriculture.
The Iowa Master Farmer program is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Henry A. Wallace founded the program in 1926 to honor good farming practices. Wallace also established the Hi-Bred Corn Co. in 1926, which produced hybrid corn. Hybrid corn was a game-changer for farmers, increasing yields and drought tolerance. By 1942, nearly all corn planted in Iowa was hybrid corn. The adoption of hybrid corn transformed the agricultural industry in the United States.
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