1942 Farmer Planting Peanuts in Merced County California

In May 1942, a farmer operates a peanut planter in Merced County, California. He is noted as the first individual in the state to plant peanuts, which gained significance for oil production during World War II. Peanuts were vital for their oil, used in various food products and industrial applications, reflecting agricultural innovation in that era.

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