Agricultural Geography
Agricultural geography is a branch of human geography that studies the spatial relationships that exist between humans and agriculture.
Types of Agricultural Patterns Visible from Space
Agricultural landscapes, when viewed from space, reveal distinct patterns shaped by historical practices, local geography, and technological influences.
Geography of Corn in the United States
The United States produces one-third of the world's corn.
Geography of Pumpkins in the United States
Pumpkins are a popular gourd for Halloween and Thanksgiving in the United States.
Von Thünen Model of Agricultural Land Use: An Overview
German geographer Johann Heinrich von Thünen created one of the first geographical models related to agricultural land use.
Geospatial Technology and Challenges of Contemporary Agriculture
Farmers have greater access to geospatial tools that can help mitigate some agricultural challenges.
A View of Hokkaido’s Lattice Windbreaks From Space
The landscape of the Konsen Plateau viewed from above looks like a lattice with crisscrossing lines of narrow strips of forest.
Monitoring Crop Production Via Satellite
To cope with ever-changing agricultural needs and conditions, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (or NASS) uses data from Landsat to monitor crops in the contiguous United States.
Satellite Data Shows That Tilling Less Leads to Healthier Soils
Researchers applied machine learning to satellite-derived datasets to to analyze tillage practices and crop yields in the US Corn Belt between 2005 and 2017.
Satellite Imagery Shows How Much of South Dakota’s Flooded Fields Were Unable to be Farmed
In August of 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that South Dakota had 3.9 million “prevented planting” acres.
How Geography is Used to Study Agriculture
From climate to key trade and shipping hubs, geography has shaped the fortunes of states and agricultural production.
Storing Carbon in the Soil Through Regenerative Farming
In partnership with scientists and researchers, farmers are coming up with different ways to keep soil from degrading and releasing more CO2 into the air.
Why Development Aid Projects Must First Factor Local Culture
Why do some multi-million dollar aid projects fail? The aid itself is not generally the problem, but the lack of local, geographic specific cultural analysis in planning and implementation is most often to blame.