USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation.
In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He invested his life savings of $5,000 in Valley Manufacturing, which initially focused on farm elevators.
A significant development occurred when Frank Ziebach created a prototype for a center pivot irrigation system. In 1954, Doherty licensed Ziebach’s patent, leading to the establishment of Valley Irrigation.
That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time.
Sponsored Content
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For Research
December 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in Florida
December 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research Forward
December 5, 2025Sponsored Content