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A recent study shows the overall racial climate on a college campus is a contributing factor in the lack of representation of students of color in STEM programs
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In a new study, researchers predicted soybean maturity date within two days using drone images and artificial intelligence, reducing the need for boots on the ground
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A comprehensive University of Illinois study looked at water withdrawals in US agriculture and food production from 1995 to 2010
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Researchers show both temperate and tropical birds can handle acute heat stress much better than expected, but that doesn't mean they are safe from climate change
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Researchers show a new grain with solubles product from Marquis Energy has greater energy and protein digestibility than conventional distiller's grains
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The transition from traditional crops such as cowpea or cassava to a major commercial crop such as soybean is fraught with challenges
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According to new research, the element seems to enhance pigs' ability to utilize fat after absorption, resulting in increased energy utilization of the entire diet
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Until now, no one had studied the effects of distillers grains—a common feed ingredient—on bull development and fertility
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A new University of Illinois study offers a promising approach to efficiently and accurately process precision agriculture data
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In a recent study, researchers wanted to see how the Harrington Seed Destructor handled common US agronomic weeds without the complications of real field conditions
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Being able to detect and address changes in crop nutrient status in real time is vitally important to avoid damage at critical periods and optimize yield
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Recent research shows that certain hybrids are naturally density tolerant, and their performance improves when planted at higher population sizes
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When the gene is turned off, field-grown elite hybrids yield 4.6 bushels more per acre on average than standard plants
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For many Americans, highly processed foods are on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Previous research that prompted this microbial research showed that the amount of energy (calories) derived from walnuts after we eat them is less than previously thought
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