Wheeler McMillen

Wheeler McMillen (1893-1978) was an influential American agricultural businessman, editor, and advocate for modern farming techniques. As a longtime editor and later president of Farm Journal, one of America's leading agricultural publications, McMillen championed technological innovation and sustainable farming practices during a transformative period in American agriculture. He played a key role in promoting mechanization, scientific crop management, and improved livestock breeding methods to American farmers. McMillen's editorial vision helped bridge the gap between agricultural science and practical farm operations, making complex innovations accessible to working farmers across the nation. His contributions to agricultural modernization had lasting impacts on farm productivity and rural American prosperity throughout the 20th century.