How Has Farming Changed in the Last 25 Years?

Historic farming methods showing how farming has changed over the years

Over the past 25 years, farming has shifted from manual, instinct-based practices to precision, technology-driven agriculture. GPS systems, drones, regenerative soil methods, and direct-to-consumer markets have reshaped how food is grown—and how Iowa farmland is valued by investors today. Farming in 1999 looked very different from farming today. Fields that once relied on a farmer’s […]