Was there any bad effects of the steel plow?

Answer 1

The cast-iron plows used in the eastern US were designed for light, sandy soil. The rich Midwestern soil clung to the plow bottoms and every few steps it was necessary to scrape the soil from the plow. The steel plows were able to work the soil, leading to more successful farming settlements in the midwest.

Answer 2

The steel still got rusty even though it was called "self polisher"

Answer 3

it alound us to plant crops faster and more effectively.

Answer 4

It helped farmers plow up the dirt rather than use shovels and what not.

Answer 5

The steel plow helps the great plains in many ways. The steel plow made farmer life easier with planting crops.

Answer 6

Agricultural revolution

Answer 7

yes