The Dust Bowl of the 1930s had historical significance in American agriculture, resulting from a combination of severe drought and poor farming practices. It primarily affected the Great Plains, leading to vast areas of farmland becoming uninhabitable due to soil erosion and depletion. This environmental disaster displaced millions of farmers and families, prompting mass migrations, particularly to California. The Dust Bowl highlighted the need for efficient agricultural practices and government intervention in farming. It led to changes in land management policies, conservation efforts, and increased awareness of environmental issues, shaping modern agricultural practices in the U.S.