Honeybees and the Blueprint for AI Development in Agriculture
When it comes to building smart machines, engineers often turn to the human brain for inspiration. But a recent study published in eLife suggests we might do just as well by looking at the compound eyes of the humble honeybee.
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Indianapolis to Host National FFA Convention Through 2040
National FFA announced today that the National FFA Convention & Expo will continue to be held in Indianapolis through at least 2040. The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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Virginia Tech Expert Highlights Link Between Efficiency and Sustainability
The executive director of the Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Initiative at Virginia Tech says higher input prices could lead some farmers to pursue more efficient practices to produce their crops.
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OSU Awarded $2 million for a Multidisciplinary Project to Create Water and Energy Efficiency for Farmers
Three land-grant universities are exploring whether producing energy from animal waste and cleaning wastewater can be achieved in one technology system. Can they accomplish this by combining the technologies together?
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Future Soybeans May Tolerate Heat, Drought Better
Researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that soybeans have a natural defense strategy called differential transpiration. Like “natural air conditioning,” it helps protect flowers and seed pods during extreme weather conditions.
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