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Canning Industry
The United States food canning industry was established during this time. -
Reaper
The McCormic Reaper is patented. -
Steel Plows
John Deere and Leonard Andrus began manufacturing steel plows. -
Threshing Machine
A practical threshing machine was patented. -
Grain Drill
A practical grain drill is patented. -
Elevator
The first grain elevator is started in Buffalo, NY. -
Mowing
A practical mowing machine was patented. -
Irrigation
The state of Utah began using irrigation to water crops. -
Fertilizer
The first mixed chemical fertilizer was sold commercially.
