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Modern Marvels. Harvesting, 1
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- Summary
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In the vast grain fields of early America the size of a farmer's crop was limited by how quickly the grain could be harvested. For some crops, the transition to a mechanical harvest in the early 20...
In the vast grain fields of early America the size of a farmer's crop was limited by how quickly the grain could be harvested. For some crops, the transition to a mechanical harvest in the early 20th century was simple. Modern cutting and threshing operations have reached a new level of speed and efficiency.
Details
- Creator
- A&E Television Networks, LLC
- Included Title
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- Modern marvels (Television program)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2004
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sd., col
- digital
- video file
- OCLC
- ocn878699921
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on January 19, 2011.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Closed-captioned.
- Variable Rate Farming Technology (2:23) -- Evolution of Harvesting (2:06) -- Dawn of Mechanized Farming (2:02) -- Combine Revolution (2:18) -- Modern Combine (2:20) -- Cotton Revolution (3:21) -- Precision Agriculture (2:52) -- Modern Sugar Beet Harvesting (2:55) -- Economic Impact of Mechanized Harvesting (3:03) -- Evolution of Nut Harvesting (2:37) -- Mechanized Olive Harvesting (2:05) -- Low Wage Farm Labor (2:02) -- Farm Labor Assisting Devices (2:06) -- Mechanized Grape Picking Solution (4:58) -- Problems with Mechanized Orange Harvest (2:06) -- Farm Technology (2:05) -- Future of Mechanization (2:08) -- Credits: Modern Marvels: Harvesting (0:30)