The impact of electric power on modern agriculture has been at least as significant as that of either steam or gasoline, because electricity in its nature is far more versatile than the earlier power sources. Although there had long been scientific interest on the effects electricity had on plant growth, especially after the development of electric lamps, it was the development of the electric motor that really gained the interest of the farming community. Some authorities saw its value to farmers as early as 1870. Despite the obvious advantages of the other, more available power sources, progressive farmers in a ...(100 of 27491 words)