Editor's note: Marlene Kouba produces a WIFE (Women Involved in Farm Economics) newsletter which contains a section called Agri-Bits. This is compiled from her most recent newsletter.
By Marlene Kouba
- July is National Hot Dog Month.
- The active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicyclic acid, was first derived from the bark of the willow tree.
- Idaho's first potato grower was Henry Spaulding, a Presbyterian missionary.
- The 2018 Farm Bill hs 540 pages under 13 titles.
- Canned beer was introduced in 1935.
- Gail Boarden was issued a patent for condensing milk in 1856.
- Coors Brewing Company introduced aluminum cans.
- Mason jars for canning were invented in 1858.
- Only 10% of the earth is conducive to farming.
- The Spanish introduced organized livestock ranching to Florida in 1565.
- There are more hot dog stands in Chicago than McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's combined.