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- Grain Drill, circa 1890 - The grain drill was superior to hand sowing because it distributed seed uniformly at a controlled depth and covered it properly. Less seed per acre was used, but higher yields resulted. Early drills required an even seedbed to be effective. This improved drill, patented 1863 by P.D. Beckwith, used heavy cast iron wheels to both smooth and plant the seedbed.
- circa 1890
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Grain Drill, circa 1890
The grain drill was superior to hand sowing because it distributed seed uniformly at a controlled depth and covered it properly. Less seed per acre was used, but higher yields resulted. Early drills required an even seedbed to be effective. This improved drill, patented 1863 by P.D. Beckwith, used heavy cast iron wheels to both smooth and plant the seedbed.