The first large scale biological pest control used in the USA was in 1886 against the cottony-cushion scale Continue reading
Tag: Agriculture
Macadamia Nuts Planted for Commercial Usage
Commercial macadamia nut orchards were planted in Hawaii, USA in 1921. Continue reading
Genetically Engineered Tobacco Plants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved genetically engineered high-yield tobacco plants for outdoor testing in 1986. Continue reading
Grapefruit Cross-Bred from Pomelo
Grapefruit was cross-breed from a Malaysian citrus pomelo fruit in West Indies in 1696, Continue reading
European Sugar Mill
Pietro Speciale of Sicily in 1449, invented the sugar mill. Continue reading
Commercial Production of Barbed Wire Fencing
Barbed wire fencing was commercially produced on November 1, 1873 by the Barb Fence Company in Dekalb, Illinois, USA following an invention patent obtained by owner, Joseph Farwell Glidden. Continue reading
Sugar Cane Cultivation
Sugar cane cultivation began on the islands of the South Pacific, circa 6000 BCE.
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Carl Gustaf Patrik Laval
Gustaf de Laval was born at Orsa in Dalarna in the Swedish de Laval Huguenot family (immigrated 1622 - Claude de Laval, soldier - knighted de Laval 1647). Continue reading
Mechanical cream separator
In 1878, Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval, a scientist, engineer, and inventor, invented the mechanical cream separator, while working with the Klosters-Bruck Steel Works. Continue reading
Tomato Cultivation in Mexico
Cultivation of the mighty Tomato started in Mexico and not Italy as some would expect (as they make spigettie sauce). Continue reading